Primrose School at Highlands Ranch
9055 S RIDGELINE BLVD, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 158
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 13, 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 23 staff files and observed SM1 missing a current Standard Precaution training.
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In the Preschool A Classroom, chipping paint near the coat hooks where children hang up their belongings, causing a potential hazard to children. In the Pre K 2 Classroom, chipping paint on the bottom trim causing a potential hazard to children.
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Centers Must Comply with the Locally Adopted Fire Code, Including but Not Limited to the Following: In Every Building or Structure, Exits Must Be Arranged and Maintained So as To…2.238.C
In the EP2 classroom observed 3 cots leaning up against the wall and a large laundry basket on the floor in front of the exit door of the classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Alexa to be missing a current medical statement signed and dated by the physician.
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Fill Resilient Surface Must Be Raked Regularly to Retain Its Resiliency and to Retain a Depth of at Least Six (6) Inches.2.230.C.1.c
At the time of inspection, observed the Preschool Classroom on the playground structure. The specialist measured the resilient surface and identified that the ground was frozen.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the EP2 classroom specialist observed sunscreen on a low table accessible to children, causing a potential hazard to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In Preschool 2 classroom, observed sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach" on a low table accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified through staff statement that SM1 served hot food to children and CH1 stuck their hands in the hot food causing an injury to CH1.
Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Staff Required to Register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (Listed in Rule Section…2.213.H
Reviewed 25 staff files and observed Matilda S to be missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training
✓ Corrected at visit
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