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Home › CO › Westminster › Shapes of Tomorrow Montessori Preschool
5240 W 78th Pl, Westminster CO 80003 · License #1784109 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
On 2/23/2026 no staff documented in classroom from 11:40-12:40. On 3/31/26 observed staff leave classroom to switch out staff for approximately 40 seconds leaving no staff to supervise children. Correction: Maintain direct supervision of children at all times. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Observed teacher leave classroom leaving no staff to supervise children in Tiny Tots classroom to switch out staff for approximately 40 seconds. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Maintain proper CH:Staff ratio at all times. Correct by 03/31/2026 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
Disposition: Founded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Identified by Director statement that toddlers from toddler classroom are walking through preschool playground to get to toddler playground. Correction: Keep toddlers completely separate from facilities for other age groups both inside and outside. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.
No posting of most recent Report of Inspection or notice as to where the report may be reviewed. Correction: Post most recent report of inspection or notice of where the report may be reviewed. Corrected at time of visit staff posted instruction on where the report may be reviewed. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.
No posting of how to file a complaint. Correction: Post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Director posted instructions on how to file a complaint. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Observed during week of 2/23/2026 staff not documenting name to face during transition back into classroom in toddler classroom. In Tiny tots classroom staff not doumenting name to face during transition to outside and inside or at 4:30. In Tiny Tots classroom on 2/27/26 staff not documenting name to face coming in from playground and for the rest of the day. Correction: Complete attendance verification through out the day including transitions. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.