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Early Connections @ South Chelton

1465 S CHELTON, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
68
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

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings · 17% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 29, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2

      One older infant had slid down on the boppy where they had been placed with their bottle. This resulted in the infant lying flat with their bottle for a short period of time.

  2. Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      The most recent fire inspection available at the facility is expired.

  3. Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2

      One child's file reviewed did not have a current health statement.

  4. Nov 16, 20231 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.7.702.72.C.1.a

      The cushioning material (wood chips and sand) under the ladder and rock climber wall did not have 6 inches of cushioning material in all areas of the use zone.

  5. Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar…7.702.51.A.2.b

      There was not a medical physical form in CH1 file.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B

      A rug/mat by rear exit door had a binding that was fraying, coming loose and presenting a potential trip hazard. Two CD layers in the Red classroom had cords that were dangling and accessible to children. There were several thistle plants with sharp stickers in the grass area on the Preschool playground.

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