Lansing Elementary Preschool
551 N LANSING ST, AURORA, CO 80010Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.2.223.A.3
Confirmed through staff members' statements that staff member did not realize that CH1 extra attention at the sink area. This is a violation of stipulation E on the providers probationary license
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
At the time of the visit in room C06 there were 14 children in attendance, 12 children were logged in on the attendance log.
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…2.220.G
At the time of the visit in room C06 there was emergency medication on the counter for easy access, but was also accessible to children. This is a violation of stipulation L on the licensee probationary license
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the N_a_m_e _: L_A_NS_IN_G_ E_L_EM_E_N_TA_R_Y_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L_______Lic_e_ns…2.122.A
Reviewed the facility Fire inspection, and Health Inspection dates. Facility did not have the current fire inspection on file at the center.
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.7.702.64.B
Interview with principal, assistant principal, and staff members and video footage. Staff member one did Pull CH1 down the hallway and into the classroom by their arm
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children. N_a_m_e _: L_A_NS_IN_G_ E_L_EM_E_N_TA_R_Y_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L_______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…7.702.71.C
At the time of visit in room C05 on the bookshelf there was soap labeled " keep out of reach of children " accessible to children.
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