James Madison Charter Academy Ed Activity Ctr
660 SYRACUSE ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Program Directors Must Complete the Department-approved Training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.…2.508.I
During the visit, the program director’s file was reviewed and it was found that the Working with a Mental Health Consultant training certificate was missing.
Jan 15, 20251 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
At the time of the visit, the health inspection was not available for review.
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