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Childery

Compass Montessori School Golden Campus

4441 SALVIA, GOLDEN, CO 80403Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
100
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings · 50% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Dec 8, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      The program to have a non-compliant fire inspection.

  2. Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • In Other Preschool Age Combinations, the Maximum Group Size for the Youngest Child Must Be Utilized if More Than Twenty Percent (20%) of the Group Is Composed of Younger Children.…2.217.A.15.a

      The Lapis Classroom to have 26 children exceeding the maximum group size. Licensing Specialist observed a birthday list of students and 16 of 26 students were ages 3 and 4. The remaining students were age 5.

  3. Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D

      No posting of the licensed capacity of the room and the staff to child ratios in classrooms 130 and 112.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5

      Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Serra P., Kathryn T., and Miho H. to have expired FBI background checks.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Dec 4, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 Weeks to 18 Months (Infants): 1 Staff Member to 5 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers 24…7.702.46.A.14

      Director reported 29 children ages 3-5 years in the Lapis classroom with two ECT certified staff and parent volunteers without equal qualifications at the time of incidence.

    • Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.H

      One apple cutter in a lower unlocked drawer in the Jade classroom.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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