Monte Vista Headstart
2863 SHERMAN AVE, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified through three staff interviews and video footage SM1 caused harm to CH1.
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…2.126.B
Identified through provider statement that provider/staff was made aware of allegations of an incident and did not report the incident to proper authorities (within the required time frame).
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
At time of inspection in the preschool bathroom a diaper genie ring and a roll of plastic bags were observed accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (M) on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (M) states “Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside".
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Playgrounds had debris on sidewalks and branches which can cause possible injury.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Identified through the statement of the Director and two staff members, Child 1 was left in the bus once they arrive to the school for approximately 10-15 minutes unsupervised.
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
The following items to be labeled keep out of reach of children and accessible to children: In the Preschool 3 Bathroom, one tube of Diaper Genie Refills, In the Preschool 1 Bathroom, one tube of Diaper Genie Refills and one bottle of Dove Hand Lotion. This is a direct violation of stipulation I on the probationary license. Stipulation I states "Hazardous items, including items N_a_m_e _: M_O_N_TE_ V_IS_T_A_ H_EA_D_S_TA_R_T____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_5_49_76_5______ ________________________________________________ labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age."
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
Five child files reviewed. One child file to have a health statement that was not updated annually.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…7.702.32.A
In Classroom 2, three children to be missing the signature of the parent/ guardian or staff member on the sign in/sign out log.
✓ Corrected at visit
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