Murphy Creek P-8 Preschool
1400 S OLD TOM MORRIS RD, AURORA, CO 80018Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- During the Hours of Operation, the Facility’s Most Recent Licensing, Fire Department, and Health Department Inspection Reports Must Be Accessible to Parents and Legal Guardians Of…2.130.B
At the time of the visit the facility did not have the most current fire inspection on file.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Interviewed two staff members the Staff members both stated that CH1 was left in the hallway for 90 seconds to 3 minutes
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Of: 7.701.34.A. Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect N_a_m_e _: M_u_rp_hy_ C_re_e_k P_-8_ P_re_s_ch_oo_l…Violation
At the time of visit the facility did not have an approving fire inspection after a room was added to the license
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