Jefferson Academy Pre-Kindergarten
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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
Facility to be missing an approving Fire Inspection report. N_a_m_e _: J_E_FF_E_RS_O_N_ A_CA_D_E_M_Y______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_81_20_7______ ________________________________________________
Mar 12, 20251 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…2.138.A
Reviewed drill logs for the 2024-2025 school year and identified no Tornado drills were held in September and October.
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children. N_a_m_e _: J_E_FF_E_RS_O_N_ A_CA_D_E_M_Y______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_81_20_7______…2.229.C
In Classroom 1, observed one container of white out and one bottle of hand sanitizer to be accessible and labeled "keep out of reach of children".
✓ Corrected at visit
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