Concordia Lutheran Preschool
13371 W ALAMEDA PKWY, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 63
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
on water fountain a bottle of cleaning wipes to be accessible to children labeled " keep out of reach of children". Observed in boy bathroom a bottle of Clorax wipes to be accessible to children to be labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Center classroom unlocked closet with a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children " to be accessible to children. Observed in nap room unlocked cabinet with carpent cleaners to be labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Staff Required to Register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (Listed in Rule Section…2.213.I
reviewed 11 staff files and observed Madison to have no documentation of department approved training of the impact of Bias on Early childhood professionals. Madison DOH 9/2024.
Mar 27, 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 10 staff files an observed staff Sarah to have expired FBI clearance letter as of 9/16/2023.
✓ Corrected at visit
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