Primrose School of Littleton
7991 SOUTH PARK WAY, LITTLETON, CO 80120Childery 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
- 232
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 20, 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
A health care plan for a child to be expired, posing a potential safety hazard.
Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If Music Is Played in the Infant Sleep Area, the Music Must Not Be Played at a Loud Volume That Would Prevent Infants From Being Heard by Staff. Music Equipment Must Not Be Placed…2.223.C.17
At the time of the visit, observed a sound machine in the Young Infant classroom to be placed less than 3 feet away from a sleeping infant.
Jul 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
In the bathroom shared by the Early Preschool 1 classroom and Young Toddler classroom, loose plastic bags were in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In Rooms Early Preschool 1 and Pre K, sunscreen was in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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