Grand Peak Academy
7036 COWPOKE RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Redirection May Be Used to Keep a Child From Immediate Imminent Danger. The Child Must Be Immediately Released Once Removed From Imminent Danger.2.225.I
Identified through the investigation that SM1 picked CH1 up from under their arms and carried them a few steps when CH1 refused to come inside from the playground..
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There was Alieve pain medication, staff purses, hair spray and spray deoderant accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard and drawer in room 3. N_a_m_e _: G_ra_n_d _Pe_ak_ A_c_ad_em_y________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_00_02_7______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There were ziplock bags and sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in rooms 1, 2 and 3. There was bleach water accessible to children in room 1 and 3. There was plastic wrap labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children in room 2. There were diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children in room 2 and 3.
✓ Corrected at visit
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