Montessori Academy of Colorado
2500 CURTIS ST, DENVER, CO 80205Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 259
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Any Unexpired Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over the Counter), Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care Provider With…2.220.A
Three children's health care plan to be expired.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Staff member Hannah alone in the Aria classroom with 13 mixed age preschoolers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed. N_a_m_e _: M_O_N_TE_S_S_OR_I_…2.237.H
Terra classroom and the front office to have uncovered outlets accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Jul 22, 20241 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 43 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members Nancy J., Kenzi H., Irma Q., Andrew R., Latoya C., Tamara J., Marissa T., Alicia V., Gracie L., Ursula G.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Swaddling of Infants Must Only Be Allowed with a Health Care Plan Completed and Signed by the Child’s Health Care Provider.7.702.62.C.11
A 5 month old infant in the Nido 2 room still awake but being laid down for nap wearing a Merlin Sleep Sack.
✓ Corrected at visit
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