Montessori Peaks Academy
9904 W CAPRI, LITTLETON, CO 80123Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 2 staff files, identified Jaimee (DOH 6/3/24) to be missing the FBI clearance letter and Emily F. (DOH 8/6/24) to be missing the CBI clearance letter.
Jan 11, 20241 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
Specialist witnessed staff member Marleen walk into the classroom for 30 seconds leaving co-staff member outside with 18 children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Window Blind Cords Must Be Secured Out of Children's Reach to Prevent Strangulation.7.702.71.B
In classroom 217, blind cord on the second picture window, in classroom 213 blind cord on outside door and in classroom 212 blind cord on the first picture window, all were low within reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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