Golden Mountain Montessori School Toddlers
1791 S 8TH STREET UNIT E, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Being Assigned a Group of Children, the Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher Must Complete Eight (8) Hours of Orientation in the Infant Program Under the Supervision Of…2.216.B.1.c
Reviewed five staff files, five staff (Angelina E, Cecelia A, Farah C, Joy A and Yan R). were missing documentation of Infant/Toddler Orientation completed prior to being assigned to a group of infants and toddlers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Verbal Abuse and Derogatory Remarks About the Child Are Not Permitted.2.225.G
Identified through staff statements that SM2 did not like a child in her care and made that known to both the child and other staff members.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
Reviewed 3 children's files. 1 child did not have a current authorization for emergency medical care.
✓ Corrected at visit
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