Living Way Christian Preschool
345 E WILDCAT RESERVE PKWY, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 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
Outside on the playground, the younger children play. The specialist observed 4 play structures that included slides that measured above 18 inches. The play structures were placed on the grass and did not have the 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 10, 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 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing current document of 1st Aid and CPR module.
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Dragonflies classroom observed an unlocked closet, behind the unlocked closet observed BORAX and other cleaning supplies on the floor that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Nov 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…7.702.71.L
In the hallway, observed pom poms on art work displayed on the wall. Posing a potential choking hazard to children under the of 3 years old.
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