Centennial Elementary Preschool
13200 WESTLAKE DR, THORNTON, CO 80241Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 1 Finding · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Volatile Substances Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items Must Not Be Stored in Any Area of the Building Used For…2.237.D
In the Dolphin room (#50) and Penguins room (#49), observed an air purifier with a loosed cord longer than 18", posing a potential strangulation hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Prairie Hills Base ProgramThornton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- New Horizon AcademyThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating
- School District 12 Tarver Elem TykeThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Tarver Base ProgramThornton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Goddard SchoolThornton · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Frassati Catholic AcademyThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating