Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
A mixed age preschool group of 32 children playing together on the playground, exceeding the maximum group size of 20 children for this age group.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
A roll of large plastic trash bags in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom accessible to children within the White Dove preschool classroom.
Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
Loose large plastic bags stored in a bottom drawer in the bathroom, accessible to children within the White Dove preschool classroom.
Jan 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
A roll of large plastic bags in the bottom drawer of the bathroom cabinet within the Red Rose classroom, accessible to children.
Aug 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed. N_a_m_e _: S_H_IN_IN_G_…7.702.91.H
Electrical outlets to be accessible to children and to be missing protective covers in the following areas: White Dove room next to entrance.
✓ Corrected at visit