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The Lawton-Taylor Academy

6929 S HOLLY CIR, CENNTENNIAL, CO 80112Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 60% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Feb 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B

      At the time of the visit, observed in the Toddler 1 room, peeling paint was next to the electrical outlet closest to the sink. Peeling paint was observed in Preschool 1 on the cabinet under the sink and on the wall closest to the sink.

  2. Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I

      Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Heather B., hired 7/19/2019, Diana C., hired 5/25/2020, Emilee P., hired 8/12/2019, Monica D., hired 11/4/2019, Ashton E, hired 7/22/2019, and Aydan E., hired 6/9/2018 with expired TRAILS clearance letters.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I

      Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Doreen B., Ayden E., and Aaryn E. having TRAILS clearance letters dated older than 5 years.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Jun 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the Physical Facility or Use of Rooms for Child Care at a Facility.7.701.52.D.2

      While completing a safety walk-through, observed 15 school age children and one adult in the commons area holding summer camp. This area is not licensed for care.

    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…7.702.42.F

      Reviewed 3 staff files, identified Luci (hire date 6-1-2021) missing CPR and 1st aid training.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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