Peak Center of Excellence
9126 W BOWLES AVE UNIT A 1, 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 87
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the orange room, wipes accessible to children, labeled "keep out of reach of children".
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 23, 20251 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 15 staff files and found one to be missing the Out-Of-State clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2
While completing the safety walk-through, Licensing specialist witnessed a bottle in a crib with a sleeping baby, per staff member, child lays flat while drinking their bottle until they fall asleep.
Feb 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Per staff members statements, employees who do not have qualifications have been left in classrooms alone with 8-10 children for closing or nap time. On 2/19/25 at 4pm two staff members who are not early childhood qualified were in the infant room alone with 5 infants.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 15, 20251 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
Per staff members statements, SM2 didn't notice Ch1 enter the bathroom.
Dec 2, 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 13 children files, identified Ch1, Ch2, and Ch10 with expired emergency medical authorization acknowledgment in their files. Ch3, Ch11 and Ch12 missing their emergency medical authorization acknowledgment form.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure for Diapering, Toilet…2.206.B.22
Facility did not have diaper logs for children. Licensing Specialist reviewed diaper logs from the RP, verifying the facility is not following their policy. Per facility policy and staff members statement, diapers are to be changed every 2 hours or as needed.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 30, 20241 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 2 staff files, identified both files missing the designated signature on their standard precaution training.
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In Seniors room, an unlocked storage cabinet with Members Mark Soap, Bleach, Gental Clean Wipes, Hot Shot Insect Spray and Goo Gone. All with a manufacture label 'keep out of reach of children' and all within reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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