Colorado Mountain Club
4441 SALVIA ST., GOLDEN, CO 80403Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be at Least Three (3) References for Each Staff Member and Regular Volunteers of the Camp Attesting to the Individual's Character and Suitability to Work with Children.…2.410.H
reviewed 10 staff files and observed Zahara B. to be missing a a referrence letter.
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Child’s Attendance at Camp, the Following Information Must Be Obtained and Maintained at the Campsite for Each camper:Authorization Signed by the Parents/guardians,…2.418.A.7
Reviewed 3 child files and observed two children to have expired emergency medical authorization.
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Child’s Attendance at Camp, the Following Information Must Be Obtained and Maintained at the Campsite for Each Camper: Parent’s or Guardian's Names, Home And…7.711.41.A.2
Reviewed 3 child files and observed 3 children lacking employment address for parents or guardians. Program does not request parent/guardian employment address info.
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