KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ Foothills
825 ALLEGHENY DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919Childery 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
- 75
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 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…2.530.A.9
At the time of visit, reviewed ten (10) child files and found one (1) file missing documentation of transportation authorization. This is a direct violation of stipulation (N). Stipulation (N) states, “Licensee will create and maintain a robust policy and procedure to ensure child files and staff files are complete, up-to-date and compliant. Child N_a_m_e _: K_C_E _C_HA_M_P_IO_N_S _LL_C_ @_ F_o_oth_il_ls_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_34_81_1______ ________________________________________________ files and staff files must be available for review at all times."
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Verify Attendance Before and After Every Group Transition From One Physical Space to Another. Written or Electronic Documentation of Attendance Verification Must Be…2.506.A.1
At the time of visit, observed the group transition from the playground to the classroom without completing attendance verification.
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.516.B
During the investigation, it was determined that the staff member grabbed and pulled CH1 by the arm causing physical and emotional harm.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
At the time of the visit, observed the emergency drills, lock down and active shooter drills, fire drills, and tornado drills were all missing.
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