Mindful Moments Aftercare LLC
9180 W 38TH AVE, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.522.B
In classroom 1 sunscreen on open shelf accessible to children observed on same shelf saline solution and shaving cream all labeled "keep out of reach of children" Observed in room 2 on open shelf and accessible to children disinfectant and sanitizer also labeled "keep out of reach of children"
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Drivers Must Complete a Minimum of (3) Three Hours of Driver Training and a Minimum of One (1) Hour of Behind the Wheel Training Prior to Transporting Children. The Driver…2.517.C.9
reviewed 2 staff files Lisa and Carmen and observed both to be needing the drives training for transporting children. Identified that both would be providing transportation.
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