Cita Carey
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5
Reviewed seven (7) children's files. Three (3) files were missing a current health statement updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5
Reviewed eight (8) children's files. Two (2) files were missing a current health statement updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Punished for Not Resting or Sleeping, Toileting Accidents, Failure to Eat All or Part of Meals or Snacks, or Failure to Complete an Activity. Food or Drink…2.331.E
Identified through providers statements that children are sometimes hosed off outside when they have toileting accidents.
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Subsequent Health Evaluations for the Provider and Children Residing in the Home Who Are Less Than Twelve (12) Years of Age Must Be Submitted Every Two (2) Years or as Required In…7.707.31.A.10
At the time of inspection the provider did not have a current health evaluation signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
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