Slater Preschool
8605 W 23RD AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
On the preschool playground a scooter with busted, sharp, plastic edges and exposed wiring used to light the board of the scooter. The damage to the scooter poses a potential safety risk to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 10, 20261 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.2.237.H
In classroom SRM1 one lower outlet next to the door that leads to the playground to be missing an outlet N_a_m_e _: S_L_AT_E_R _PR_E_S_CH_O_O_L_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_0_50_93_______ ________________________________________________ cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 24, 20251 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.2.237.H
One lower outlet, next to the door the leads outside to the playground, in the SRM1 classroom to be missing an outlet cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children. N_a_m_e _: S_L_AT_E_R _PR_E_S_CH_O_O_L_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_0_50_93_______…2.229.G
An open box of gallon sized Ziplock bags on a lower open shelf, accessible to children, in room SRM1. Previously cited on 9/27/24.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
One roll of loose plastic trash bags on top of an organizer, accessible to children, outside of the children's restrooms.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
One container of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children, on a lower shelf next to the classroom entrance in classroom #41.
✓ Corrected at visit
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