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Home › CO › Longmont › Gateway Montessori School
1500 9th Ave, Longmont CO 80501 · License #45609 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.217.A.15 · 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 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
At the time of inspection, observed the Toddler rooms, Daisy and Daffodil, combined on the playground with 13 children present exceeding maximum group size. Identified through a staff statement that one of the children was under the age of two. Correction: Maximum group size for children by ages may not exceed the maximum group number. Respond with verification of ongoing plan of compliance Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Identified through staff statement that while filling a bottle with bleach in the classroom by the sink, the staff member dropped the top of the bottle and did not initially notice any bleach spilling. The staff later observed a small spot of bleach on the bottom of a child’s pants during hours of care. Correction: Cleaning compunds must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Respond with ongoing plan of compliance. Correct by 11/04/2025 ________________________________________________
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
Observed a power strip with uncovered outlets in the Lilac Preschool classroom accessible to children Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Respond with ongoing plan of compliance. Correct by 11/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed keep out of reach of children items such as a sunscreen bottle on a low shelf and a magic eraser in a unsecured drawer all accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Respond with ongoing plan of compliance. Correct by 11/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · 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 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
Observed 23 children on the Preschool playground and exceeding the maximum group size. Identified through staff statement that one third of the children were 3 years old. Correction: Maximum group size for children by ages may not exceed the maximum group number. Respond with ongoing plan of compliance. Correct by 11/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Observed thumb tacks hanging to display art work in the Toddler room. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three years of age. Respond with
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.