Mountain View Child Care Ctr
3939 W FLORIDA AVE, DENVER, CO 80219Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 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 4 staff files and observed SM4 file to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
An injury occurred on 06/2/25 and was not reported to the department until 6/18/2025. This report was not completed in the online Injury system within 24 hours of the incident.
Apr 21, 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 8 staff files and observed ECT Aaliyah (DOH 1/17/24) , ECT Carmen (DOH 8/1/23) , ECT Olga (DOH 5/10/21) and Assistant Director Elsa (DOH 1.5.15) to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the turtles room the following items to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children": screwdriver, alcohol pre-pad, bag with rubber bands and AA batteries. Observed in the school-age room two bottles of sunscreen, Coppertone and Babyganics.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20241 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 4 child files and observed CH 3 missing documentation of current health statement signed and dated by health care provider.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…7.702.42.F
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Aide Janet's file (DOH: 4/18/23) to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved First Aid and CPR certification and basic module.
✓ Corrected at visit
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