Sophia Montessori Academy
6495 S. COLORADO BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 30
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Material and Equipment From the Following Categories Must Be Available: Music2.229.R.7
At the time of the visit the Faith classroom and the Hope classroom didn't have any musical instruments.
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
One out of four children files reviewed to have an expired emergency medical authorization form.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
On the Playground, observed the wood chip resilient surfacing measured for less than 1 inch in various areas.
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- An Operator of a Licensed Facility, Guest Child Care Facility as Defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an Exempt Family Child Care Home Provider Must Submit a Request To…7.701.32.A
Reviewed 9 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff members Emily R., Ella K, Meghan M. N_a_m_e _: S_o_ph_ia_ M_on_te_ss_o_ri _Ac_ad_e_my_____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_05_90_3______ ________________________________________________
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