Highlands Montessori
6101 W 38TH AVE, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations For…2.219.B.4
reviewed 8 children files and observed ch5 to have no documentation of health statement.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
in toddler playground a green and brown tik slide of 3.35 feet high sitting on turf area with no resilient material under or around use zones.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Rooms Licensed for Specific Ages of Children Cannot Be Used for Other Ages of Children Without the Prior Written Approval of the Licensing Authority.2.233.A.3
observed a 4 year old in a toddler 3 classroom at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Have at Least One (1) Hour of Child Development Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Employment. This Training Must Include the Major Domains (Cognitive, Social,…2.213.L
reviewed 15 staff files and observed Alex D DOH ( 3/2024) to have no documenation of child development training.
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 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…2.217.A.14
Observed back toddler 3 and toddler 4 to be over ratio at time of walk through. toddlers identified to be 12 months to 3 years old. First observed toddler 3 to have 15 children and 2 staff. Then observed classroom toddler 4 to have 12 children and 2 staff.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 30, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
in toddler 2 bathroom on low cube shelf cleaning caddy with a bottle of Virex spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children. Observed in toddler 3 bathroom on cube shelf the following 3 bottles of sanitizer a large bottle of Pinesol all labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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