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Childery

Montessori School of Castle Rock

15 S GILBERT ST, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 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
Toddlers
Licensed capacity
88
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 20% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jan 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      Shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on lower cabinet in Guppies Classroom.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a

      Stationary car play structure that has areas over 18 inches that children climb on lacking appropriate resilient surfacing.

  3. Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2

      Reviewed CH1 file, lacking documentation of current health statement.

  4. Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7

      Reviewed 6 children files, 1 file lacking documentation of current emergency medical authorization.

  5. Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B

      Reviewed 9 staff member files for the injury and supervisory inspections, 2 staff members have expired Standard Precautions training. (Victoria V,. Traci L.)

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