Landmark Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- 124
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
The water fountain located in the main hallway for the child care center near the bathrooms and Jungle Classroom on the same side of the hallway had a build up of black residue around the spout for the water fountain.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F
Reviewed twenty-two (22) staff files. The most recent CPR/First Aid certificaton or module completed by staff member J.M. at the time of inspection expired on 3/1/2025.
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When Combining Age Groups, Not Including Individual Child Transitions, Children Must Be Cared for in the Room Licensed for the Youngest Child in Care, Including the Outdoor Play…2.217.A.15.f
Interviewed five (5) staff members. Learned through staff interviews that on 12/ 16/2024 an infant under one (1) year old was being cared for in the Jungle Room toddler room which has an age range of one (1) to three (3) years old. This was during the early morning time during low attendance when children of different age ranges were combined in the same room (Jungle Room).
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards. Docusign Envelope ID: 91AF67F6-CF4A-4B82-99F8-7C1835455014 N_a_m_e _:…2.230.B
Interviewed four (4) staff members and reviewed video footage. Learned through interviews and the review of the video that the straps that secure children into one (1) of the highchairs used in the infant room were washed and not reinstalled on the highchair. Staff member1 placed child1 in a highchair with no straps to secure the child in the chair. The highchair was not being used as the manufacturer intended.
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
Reviewed twenty (20) staff files. The documentation of the most recent "Shaken baby/abusive head trauma" training completed by staff member S.D. that was available at the time of inspection expired as of 2/17/21.
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure for Allowing Visitors To…7.702.31.B.23
Interviewed three (3) staff members. Learned through interviews that a person that was not on a child's enrollment paperwork was permitted to visit a child at the center. The person was not documented as a visitor to the center and was not listed on any of the child's enrollment paperwork or permissions to pick up.
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Guidance Used at the Center Must Be Appropriate to the Development of the Child and Is Used as an Opportunity to Teach Children Social-emotional Skills, Such as Self-regulation,…7.702.64.A
Identified that staff member1 pulled on the arm of child1 inappropriately.