CCSD Pine Ridge ECS
6525 S WHEATLANDS PKWY, AURORA, CO 80016Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Media That Children Are Exposed to Must Be Developmentally Appropriate and Must Not Contain Explicit Language or Topics.2.519.B
At the time of visit, identified through staff statements that they were watching a not developmentally appropriate movie.
- All Media That Children Are Exposed to Must Be Developmentally Appropriate and Must Not Contain Explicit Language or Topics.2.519.B
At the time of visit, identified through staff statements that they were watching a not developmentally appropriate movie.
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and May Count Towards…2.508.A
Reviewed 6 staff files. Allyson & Fateema missing documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Apply Sunscreen, Have the Child Apply Sunscreen, Have the Parent or Guardian Apply Sunscreen, or Use Another Form of Parent or Guardian Approved Sun Protection For…2.512.D.5
At the time of visit, observed a group of children go outside to play without applying sunscreen.
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Maximum Group Size for Children Over the Age of Five (5) Is Thirty (30) Children. When Four (4) Year Olds Are in Attendance the Maximum Group Size Is Twenty-four (24). When…7.712.43.D
At the time of visit, there were 38 children in a group with 2 teachers, exceeding maximum group size.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Climbing Equipment Over Eighteen (18) Inches Provided by the Center Must Have Least Six (6) Inches Resilient Surface Throughout the Use Zone.7.712.71.D.5
At the time of visit, the resilient surface under the swings on the playground measured at a depth of two (2) inches.
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