Kid City USA Highlands Ranch
8373 BURNLEY CT, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
At the time of inspection, the specialist asked SM1 how many children were in the Preschool Classroom and SM1 indicated there were 8 children ages 3 years and older, and the specialist counted 9 children. After attendance verification, the specialist determined that one child had just arrived and was not added to the attendance roster.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1
In the Twos Classroom, observed costs to be less than 1 ft apart on the carpeted area.
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Preschool classroom, observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Preschool Bathroom, I observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed 10 infants in the Infant A Classroom. The licensed capacity for the Infant A Classroom is 9 infants.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
On the toddler playground observed gaps under the fence causing a potential hazard to children. On the Preschool playground observed gaps in the wood panels in the fence and another gap at the bottom of the fence. The fence on the Preschool playground is wobbly causing potential hazards to children.
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…7.702.5.C.5
Specialist reviewed one child file and observed a missing health care plan for CH1. CH1 has a medical condition that requires a health care plan.
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