Greenshade Schools Inc
1019 W CHEYENNE RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20261 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
The cushioning material on the front playground does not provide at least six inches of resilient surface around all of the pieces of the play equipment. Sections of the cushioning material are compacted and degraded and providing only 3 - 4 inches of cushioning.
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…2.216.C.3
No verification of current First Aid and CPR certification was available for Larylee at the time of the visit. Larylee is the Lead staff member in the Toddler Nursery and may be the only staff member in the Toddler Nursery depending on attendance.
Mar 8, 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 at the facility is expired.
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