Lord of Life Preschool
12021 NORTHAVEN CIRCLE, THORNTON, CO 80241Childery 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.4 / 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed four staff records and observed staff member two to be missing documentation of the required current TRAILS background clearance letter. Observed the background to expire on 2.20.2020.
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed four staff records and observed one staff member to be missing documentation of the required abuse prevention training.
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
One container of Cetaphil lotion on top of children's cubbies in room 130, accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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