Jefferson Academy
7777 W 99TH PL, WESTMINSTER, CO 80021Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 3 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed 4 staff files and identified Staff 2 to be missing CBI clearance letter, and Staff 3 and Staff 4 to be missing FBI clearance letter.
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed 4 staff files and identified Zoe B. (DOH 5/1/23) to be missing FBI and CBI clearance letters. Identified Kendra D. (DOH 8/28/24) to be missing FBI clearance letter. Identified Wendy F. (DOH 8/1/24) to be missing CBI clearance letter.
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Volatile Substances, Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, and Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items, Must Be Stored Away From the Area Used for Child…7.712.73.A.3
At the time of the visit, observed 2 adult size scissors and 2 white out containers labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the teacher's desk in Classroom #2 and a sunscreen bottle labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk accessible to children in Classroom #2.
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