Cherry Creek Montessori Academy
6780 S. LIVERPOOL STREET UNITS A AND B, AURORA, CO 80016Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.4 / 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products; N_a_m_e _: C_h_er_ry_ C_re_ek_…2.222.A.1.b
At the time of visit, observed in the toddler classroom diapers, wipes and plastic gloves asscessible to children in the bathroom botthom shelves.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
At the time of visit, facility missing documentation of tornado and lockdown drills.
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
At the time of visit, the Toddler room had 11 children in attendance, exceeding the maximum group size for children ages 12-36 months.
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