Centennial CPCD Child Care Center
1860 S CHELTON RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910Childery 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.4 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (out of 5). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
At the time of visit, observed three (3) electrical cords, approximately two (2) feet in length, plugged in, bunched, and accessible to children behind a doll house in the EHS classroom.
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
At the time of visit observed was a box of food safety gloves on the top of a water dispenser on top of the countertop, leaving them accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Atthe Time Ofadmission,theparent(s)/guardian(s) Mustprovidefor Each Child Entering the Center: Withinthirty (30) Calendar Days Ofadmission,andwithin Thirty (30) Calendar Days…7.702.51.A.2.b
Reviewed 1 child'sfileandfoundthat itwas missinghealth statement signed bythedoctor.
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
A sign posted on the fence has two threaded bolts protruding into the play space within reach of the children. The lower bolt protrudes approximately 3/4 " and the upper bolt protrudes approximately 1/2". The bolts are uncapped.
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