CodePlay Kids Center
12455 E MISSISSIPPI AVE SUITE 104, AURORA, CO 80012Childery 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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 93
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of visit, observed in the Kindercasa A chipped paint on the wall near the dinosaur play area and Kindercasa B classroom near the entrance.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Facility Must Require Each Staff Member of the Facility to Read and Sign a Statement Clearly Defining Child Abuse and Neglect Pursuant to State Law and Outlining The…2.126.A
Reviewed two staff files, one staff member is missing verification of signing the child abuse form.
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
At the time of vist, the toddler playground has a slide that does not have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Infant Nurseries, an Adequate Number of Highchairs, or Other Suitable Pieces of Equipment That Meet Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards Published by The…2.224.B.6
Identified through staff statements and video camera footage, an infant was fed a bottle while being propped on a boppy pillow, which is not approved equipment for infant feeding.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
At the time of visit, the toddler playground was lacking a variety of appropriate play equipment and materials. In addition, a red merry-go-round spinner was located in the toddler playground and was not appropriate to toddler's size and developmental needs.
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