By Shannon Lukens.
A 26-year-old teacher at Young Tracks Preschool and Day Care Center in Steamboat Springs is out on a $1,500 Personal Recognizance bond, after being arrested by Steamboat Springs Police Friday, Feb. 7. Alma Amparan Montes was arrested on three counts of child abuse. A press release from the City of Steamboat Springs says she has been a teacher at Young Tracks for about five years.
Steamboat Springs Police opened the criminal investigation after receiving information from the Routt County Department of Human Services about a teacher at Young Tracks suspected of physically abusing children at the school. Investigators do not believe it to be sexual abuse. Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett says the investigation right now is determining the scope of the allegations.
Chief Beckett also says they are working with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood to determine options and alternatives that are available for other day care in the Steamboat Springs community.
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Montes has a court date for a Status Conference on Tuesday in Routt County Court.
Steamboat Springs Police asks that if you believe your child may have been a victim or you have information about the case, reach out Detectives Jessica Pierce or Sam Silva at 970-879-1144.
The Young Tracks website says: Young Tracks is a Colorado Licensed, Quality rated, Early Learning center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, serving families with Infants, Toddlers, and Pre School aged children.
The age range for Youth Tracks is two months to six years, serving children in six classrooms.
All persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent until and unless their guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Press Release from the City of Steamboat Springs; Feb. 8, 2025.
Preschool/Day Care Teacher Arrested For Child Abuse
Case Involves Multiple Young Victims And Remains Under Investigation
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-February 8, 2025-The Steamboat Springs Police Department (SSPD) opened a criminal investigation after receiving information from the Routt County Department of Human Services (DHS) about a teacher at Young Tracks Preschool and Day Care Center suspected of physically abusing children at the school.
SSPD received the notification from DHS on Thursday, February 6, 2025, and immediately began investigating. SSPD worked with DHS to complete numerous interviews leading to probable cause for the arrest of Alma Amparan Montes.
The following day, Friday, February 7, officers arrested Montes on three counts of child abuse. Montes has been a teacher at Young Tracks for approximately five years.
“We are heartbroken for the children and families involved and will continue to fight tirelessly for the safety of those most vulnerable in our community,” said Police Chief Mark Beckett.
This case involves multiple young victims and is still under investigation. Currently, investigators believe the abuse to be physical and not sexual.
If you believe your child may have been a victim or have information about this case, please call Detective Jessica Pierce or Detective Sergeant Sam Silva at 970-879-1144.
All persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent until and unless their guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Profesor de Preescolar/Cuidado Diurno Arrestado por Abuso Infantil
El Caso Implica A Varias Víctimas Jóvenes Y Sigue Bajo Investigación
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-8 de febrero de 2025-El Departamento de Policía de Steamboat Springs (SSPD) abrió una investigación criminal después de recibir información del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Routt (DHS) sobre un profesor de la guardería y preescolar Young Tracks sospechoso de abusar físicamente de los niños de la escuela.
El SSPD recibió la notificación del DHS el jueves 6 de febrero de 2025 e inmediatamente comenzó a investigar. El SSPD trabajó con el DHS para completar numerosas entrevistas que condujeron a una causa probable para el arresto de Alma Amparan Montes.
Al día siguiente, viernes 7 de febrero, los oficiales arrestaron a Montes por tres cargos de abuso infantil. Montes ha sido maestra en Young Tracks durante aproximadamente cinco años.
«Tenemos el corazón roto por los niños y las familias implicadas y seguiremos luchando incansablemente por la seguridad de los más vulnerables de nuestra comunidad», declaró el jefe de policía Mark Beckett.
Este caso implica a múltiples víctimas jóvenes y sigue bajo investigación. Actualmente, los investigadores creen que el abuso fue físico y no sexual.
Si cree que su hijo puede haber sido víctima o tiene información sobre este caso, llame a la detective Jessica Pierce o al detective sargento Sam Silva al 970-879-1144.
Todas las personas acusadas de delitos se presumen inocentes hasta que y a menos que se establezca su culpabilidad más allá de toda duda razonable ante un tribunal.