Fairview Montessori School
1501 JEFFERSON AVE, LOUISVILLE, CO 80027Childery 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 2 (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 2 (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
- 54
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…2.207.A
Reviewed the program's sign-in/sign-out sheet and identified staff are signing children in, rather than the parents/guardians. Children are dropped off and picked up by parents/guardians, and not transported by staff.
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the cubby room on a mid-level shelf, observed a large bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: Verification of Qualifications and Training.2.210.A.2
Reviewed three staff files and identified that Garda's file was missing documentation of Assistant or ECT qualifications. Garda was alone with eight children in the nap room at the time of visit. Identified through ECT Kacey's statement that at the time of incident, Garda had brought six children inside to prepare for nap.
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed three staff files and identified Director Lee's standard precautions training to be expired.
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 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…7.701.100.F.2
Reviewed drill log and identified documentation of several fire and tornado drills to be missing.
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