Kid City USA- Woodland Park
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
- 79
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In the Pre-K classroom the rug, under the dramatic play table, was fraying and could cause a tripping hazard.
Mar 31, 20261 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
Identified through documentation and staff statement, Toddler classroom attendance roster did not record transition at 10 am to playground and 10:30 am back to classroom.
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Documents Are Confidential and Not Available for Review: Information Identifying Children or Their Families;2.128.C.1
In the Pre-K classroom posted on the wall were several houses with children's names, home addresses, and telephone numbers in order for children to learn their addresses and phone numbers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2
Observed staff member in infant room bottle feeding an infant, under 6 months of age, while infant was laying in a bouncer.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
The facility did not complete an on line injury report after being informed by the parent of child 1 that they took child 1 to the Emergency Room the day prior.
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Two staff files were reviewed, staff members Lindsay D. and Gracie G. did not have verification of the second part signed for the standard precautions training to be valid.
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
One (1) out of eight (8) child files did not have a physical present in their file.
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center’s Procedure on Positive Guidance, Behavior Expectations, Positive Instruction, Supporting Positive Behaviors, as Well as Strategies and Techniques for Supporting…2.206.B.8.a
The programs policy on guidance were not followed, with LS overheard SM1 say to CH1 who was crying, "You need to figure your life out, I'm done with you!" The program's procedure states, "communicate to children using positive statements".
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.7.702.41.A
Identifed through staff statement and documentation SM1 seemed frustrated and used discipline methods that were inappropriate in a child care setting. N_a_m_e _: K_id_ C_ity_ U_S_A_- W_o_od_la_nd_ P_a_rk____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_53_43_6______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit