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Primrose School of Torrey Peaks

5483 W 118TH PL, WESTMINSTER, CO 80020Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
156
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

13 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings · 7% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Feb 4, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical12 Important

Across 13 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 13 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      Facility to be missing a current approving fire inspection report from the local fire department.

  2. Jan 23, 20261 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 9 child files and identified 2 children's medical statement to be expired.

  3. Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L

      In the Early Preschool room, marker lids in the dry erase board, accessible to children under 3 years of age. In the Preschool 1 room, broken crayons, marker and highlighter lids, staples, eyedroppers, small magnetic letters, accessible to children under 3 years of age. This is a violation of stipulation L on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation L states: "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age."

  4. Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Written Record of Any Serious Accident, Illness, or Injury Occurring During…2.209.B.1

      Reviewed one child file and identified that a written record of an incident to be missing. Staff stated parents were not provided a written incident report.

  5. Aug 5, 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 28 staff files and identified 1 staff member lived outside of the state in the past 5 years and to be missing Out-of-State Clearance letter.

  6. Jul 10, 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 2 staff files and identified Faelicia F. (DOH 6/30/25) to be missing Standard Precautions training.

  7. Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • An Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children and Working Under the Supervision of a Director, Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age And…2.216.A.1

      Reviewed 3 staff files and identified that Staff 1, who acts as Lead Teacher does not have documentation of qualifications and the other staff act as Aides with no qualification.

  8. Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b

      Diapers in the Preschool 1 room, in a bathroom on a chair, accessible to children.

  9. Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14

      Identified through attendance roster and teacher sign/in-out log that EPS classroom (ages 2-2.5 years) had 11 children and one teacher between 3:30 pm and 5:16 pm on 3/3/25. Additionally indetified through attendance roster and teacher sign-in/out log that EPS room had 13 children and one teacher between 7:11 am- 8:30 am on 3/3/25.

  10. Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 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 the staff was aware of the biting and saw CH1 getting bit.

    • Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14

      Identified through staff statement that preschool aged classrooms are often out of ratio. Identified through attendance roster documentation that the PreK 1 room had 1 teacher with 20 children before 9:00 am on 2/5/25.

  11. Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a

      Reviewed 31 staff files and identified CBI Clearance letter for Simone B., Tanes L., Taylor M., Brianna G., Adison T and FBI clearance letter for Simone B., Tanes L., Madison H., Taylor M., Brianna G., Addison T., Nancy C., Jessica B.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  12. Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B

      Identified through staff 3 statement that Former Director told staff 3 that that a person walked by and saw staff 1 aggressively pushed CH1 against wall and reported incident to Former Director. Identified through staff 2 statement that Former Director told Staff 2 that Staff I aggressively pushed CH 1 against wall resulting in scratches on back.

  13. Oct 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C

      At the time of the visit, observed a Lysol spray bottle, a cleaner bottle and several sunscreen bottles accessible to children in unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the PreK classroom. All items are labeled "keep out of reach of children" and can pose a safety hazard for children.

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