Flame Lily Montessori
1666 ELMIRA ST, AURORA, CO 80010Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…2.219.B.1
Reviewed five children's records and observed one child's record to be missing documentation of the immunization records.
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Results of the Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Must Be Maintained at the Center, Facility, or Agency and Must Be Available for Review Upon Request by a Licensing Specialist.2.120.J
Reviewed two staff records and observed both staff members Ana C. (DOH 7.1.2022) and Caroline A. (DOH 7.1.2022) to be missing documentation of the required Trails background checks.
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider.7.702.34.B.4
Reviewed three chidren files and all files were missing Childs Health Statements. ( enrolled 1/23)
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