Kid City USA Longmont
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- 92
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Timea Child Arrivesand Leaves the Centereach Day Must Be Recorded. Staffmembersmust Completewrittenattendanceverification Periodicallythroughouttheday,including During…2.223.A.2
Observed the Preschool classroom transitioningfrom theplayground backinto theclassroom without attendanceverification being completed during thetransition. Children wereobserved enteringtheclassroom priorto attendance being verified. SMI statedthat the attendanceform was located inside the classroom. Colorado Department ofEarly Childhood Page2 of4 Name : Kid City USA Longmont License Number : 1770463
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Calendardays Ofadmission, and Withinthirty (30)calendardaysfollowing the Expiration Dateofa Previoushealthstatement,the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Ofeach Child Mustsubmit a Statement…2.219.B.2Withinthirty(30)
Reviewed6 child files and observed 1 filelacking a doctor's signature on theirhealthstatement.
Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
Observed 3 outlets in the pre-k classroom lacking a protective cover and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 9, 20241 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
Observed the Toddler 1 classroom to have not signed back into the classroom after returning from recess.
May 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pursuantto Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiverorstaff Memberin a Child Care Facilitywho Has Reasonablecause to Know Orsuspectthat a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse Or…2.126.B
Identified through staffstatements that Monica M. and Isaac S. had concerns ofabuse/neglectand did not immediatelyreportor cause a reportto be made ofsuch factto the countydepartment.
May 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leavesthe Centereach Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughoutthe Day, Including…2.223.A.2
Observed a canisterof Cloroxwipeslabeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" on top ofthetoiletpaper dispenser in the bathroom in the pre-kclassroom accessibleto children. Violätion of: 2.229.C Items labeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" must be inaccessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" mustbe inaccessible to children at alltimes. *Corrected at the time ofinspection. Assistant Director removed wipesfrom classroom. No response required. Correct by05/03/2024 2. Observed: Observed theToddler1 classroom's attendance verification sheet and observed theywere not completing the transitions correctly.Staffare checking offstudents priortothe transition being completed.
Apr 16, 20241 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
Preschool and Pre K playground lacking at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing measuring at approximately 1 inch of wood chips at the bottom of the slide.
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Volatile Substances Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items Must Not Be Stored in Any Area of the Building Used For…7.702.91.D
Observed cord longer than 18" plugged into an outlet next to a storage cabinet in the main entry way. This cord was accessible to children, posing a potential strangulation hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit