Primrose School of Westwoods
16395 W 64TH AVE, ARVADA, CO 80007Childery 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
- 151
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
In the Early Preschool room, on the shelf, plastic wrap from paper towel, accessible to children on the shelf.
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse and Neglect Records Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State-prescribed…2.120.D
Reviewed 4 staff files and identified SM1 was hired on 9/12/25 and TRAILS request was submitted on 10/2/25.
Aug 27, 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 EPS2 classroom, broken crayons on the floor, accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 19 staff files and identified Norma B. (DOH 12/5/22) to be missing TRAILS Clearance letter.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mattresses for Cribs and Futons Must Have a Properly Fitted, Clean Sheet.2.223.C.2.a
Three crib mattresses in Young Infant room and two crib mattresses in Older Infant room had loose sheet on. No child was observed sleeping in the cribs with the loose sheets on the mattresses.
Aug 19, 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 16 staff files and observed Buffy W., Ann B., Kayla M., and Lisa D. to have expired Standard Precautions trainings.
May 13, 20241 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
Identified throught the director's statement that documentation of State-Based results have not been completed for Allison H.. Allison's DOH is 2/14/2024.
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