Mountain Shadows Montessori School
4154 N 63RD ST, BOULDER, CO 80301Childery 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.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
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.218.C.5
Reviewed Ch1's health care plan and identified it was expired at the time of incident.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six N_a_m_e _: M_o_un_ta_in_ S_ha_d_ow_s _M_on_te_ss_or_i S_c_ho_ol________Lic_e_ns_…2.230.C.1.a
In the Hummingbirds classroom, observed a Pikler climber two feet in height without resilient surfacing, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed two staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a current Department-approved standard precautions training.
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Swings Must Have Seats Made of a Flexible Material and All "S" Hooks Must Be Secured.2.230.C.7
Several "S" hooks at the top of the swings had gaps wider than the thickness of a dime.
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed ten staff files and identified Kailynn's file (DOH: 7/2024) missing documentation of an out-of-state clearance letter. Kailynn has lived out-of-state in the last five years.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 15, 20241 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. N_a_m_e _: M_o_un_ta_in_…2.230.C.1.a
In the Chickadees classroom, observed a Pikler climber approximately 2-2.5 ft. in height without resilient surfacing in the use zone of the equipment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure, Including Notification Of…7.702.31.B.10
Reviewed the parent handbook and identified it to state parents will be notified of any accidents and asked to sign an incident report at pick-up. Identified through staff statements that parents were not notified of the injury. The incident report was not available for review.
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