“At our Mayfair Montessori School, in Denver, Colorado, we follow the authentic Montessori curriculum, where children learn through hands-on materials, independent exploration, and collaborative learning.” mchdenver.org, July 2026
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Complaint · August 8, 2025
Founded · 2.217.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 19, 2025
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.
Required correction: The facility must follow the staff to child ratios by ages of children and number of staff. ***Corrected at the time of the visit as Licening Specialist did not observe any classroom to be out of staff to child ratio.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/2/2025.
Founded · 2.138.A · General Rules · Correction due August 19, 2025
Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
Founded · 2.230.C.1.c · Correction due August 19, 2025
Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
Founded · 2.230.C.8 · Outdoor Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2025
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, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Founded · 2.124.A.2.b · General Rules · Correction due August 19, 2025
Reports Made to the Department Within Ten (10) Working Days - Change of director of facility or agency; and
Required correction: Reports Made to the Department within Ten (10) Working Days include a change of director. Correct immediately and respond with verifications compliance by 9/2/2025.
Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due August 19, 2025
Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including all items listed above must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/2/2025.
Founded · 2.236.A.1 · Building Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2025
If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
Founded · 2.113.A.7 · Correction due August 19, 2025
Any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000.
Founded · 2.237.H · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2025
In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
Founded · 2.216.A.1.a.1 · Correction due August 19, 2025
An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas:Child Development;
Founded · 2.216.A.1.e · Correction due August 19, 2025
An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:A current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department;
Founded · 2.223.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 19, 2025
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.
Founded · 2.133.B · Staff Files · Correction due August 19, 2025
Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Founded · 2.213.F · Correction due September 2, 2025
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 Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Founded · 2.213.A · Staff Files · Correction due August 19, 2025
All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Founded · 2.237.F · Building Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2025
All heating units, gas or electric, must be installed and maintained per the manufacturer’s specifications with safety devices to prevent fire, explosions, and other hazards. No open-flame gas or oil stoves, unscreened fireplaces, hot plates, or unvented heaters can be used for heating purposes. All heating elements, including hot water pipes, must be insulated or installed in such a way that children cannot come in contact with them.
Founded · 2.223.A.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 19, 2025
All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Founded · 2.212.J · Staff Files · Correction due August 19, 2025
Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote. Covers complaints received January 2023 through July 2026; Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.