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Cordera Kindercare Learning Center

9410 GRAND CORDERA PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
151
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

16 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 17 Findings · 18% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 22, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
17 Important

Across 16 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.

See All 16 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Admission Procedures Must Be Completed Prior to the Child's Attendance at the Center and Must Include: If Applicable, a Department-approved Health Care Plan Authorized by The…2.218.B.3

      A child with an identified health care need while at the center did not have an accompanying health care plan outlining all required responsibilities and interventions.

  2. Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • An Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher Must Meet the Following Requirements: Has a Minimum Three (3) Months (455 Hours) of Verifiable Experience in the Care and Supervision Of…2.216.B.1.b.2

      Victoria was working alone as the infant program early childhood teacher in Infant 1 during the inspection. Her hours letter stated she only has 340 verifiable hours working with children under the age of 3. This is a direct violation of stipulation H of the probationary license, "All staff, including substitutes, shall be qualified for the positions to which they are assigned. This includes both education and experience qualifications. Verification of staff qualifications must be available for review at all times."

  3. Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A

      While in the Toddler 3 classroom observed up to four (4) children at different times strapped into toddler chairs attempting to walk around the classroom with the chairs attached to their back side, which could cause a potential injury to the child. Staff members did not intervene and unstrap the children.

  4. Aug 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • In the Infant Program, There Must Be a Qualified Infant Program Supervisor Present Sixty Percent (60%) of the Hours of Operation of the Infant Program Who Is Responsible for The…2.216.B.2.a

      Tahkalah W., was listed at the Infant program supervisor for the day but did not meet the qualifications for that role.

  5. Apr 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • If Preschool-age Children Are in Care for Longer Than Five (5) Hours, the Center Must Provide at Least a Thirty (30) Minute Rest Period Meeting the Following: A Firm Cot or Two…2.223.D.5.a

      None of the children in Pre-K had sheets on their cots.

  6. Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Drills Must Be Held at Unexpected Times and Under Varying Conditions to Simulate the Conditions of an Actual Fire or Other Emergency Event.2.138.B

      A review of the drill logs determined that all fire drills completed in the last twelve (12) months were done between 9:30AM and 10:45AM.

  7. Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F

      Caustina M. had CPR/First Aid training from a vendor that is not approved by the department.

  8. Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7

      Three (3) out of ten (10) child files had expired authorization for emergency medical.

  9. Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…7.702.71.L

      In infant room #3 a photo of a Christmas tree and a menorah with small velcro stickers to potentially cause a choking hazard. This is a direct violation stipulation L which states Hazardous items, including items, including labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  10. Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C

      The following rooms to have "keep out of reach of children" items to be accessible to children: pre-k (four cans of foam paint), pre-K2 (hand sanitizer pump). This is a direct violation stipulation L which states Hazardous items, including items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  11. Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Combustibles Such as Cleaning Rags, Mops, and Cleaning Compounds Must Be Stored in Well-ventilated Areas, Separated From Flammable Materials, and Stored in Areas Inaccessible To…7.702.91.E

      Adult restroom located in the older classroom hallway to be unlock and have 5 spray bottles with cleaning solutions accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  12. Sep 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider.7.702.34.B.4

      CH1 lacking a current physical exam.

    • Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 Weeks to 18 Months (Infants): 1 Staff Member to 5 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers 24…7.702.46.A.14

      There were 9 two year old children with 1 staff member for an hour and 55 minutes in the toddler 2 classroom today, 9/25/23.

  13. Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.7.702.71.K

      A child was sleeping on a cot on the floor blocking the evacuation crib in Infant 2.

  14. Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…7.702.42.D

      McKayla lacking current Shaken Baby/Aubusive head trauma training expired in 2022.

  15. Jul 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Aides Must Be at Least Sixteen (16) Years of Age, Must Work Directly Under the Supervision of the Director or a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher, and Must Have Completed…7.702.45.C.2

      Bethany is an aide working in the toddler room and does not have documentation of 8 hours of toddler orientation.

  16. Jun 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years Of…7.702.51.A.2.d

      Reviewed child's file. Child did not have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care professional.

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