Kiddie Academy of Columbine
6650 W KEN CARYL AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80128Childery 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.5 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 172
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
A loose screw on the diaper changing table, accessible to children under age 3 in the Quandry classroom, posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a State Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. For Seasonal Children's Resident Camp Programs,…7.701.100.A
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed one staff member Stephanie P. (DOH 9.27.2023) to be missing documentation of the required emergency preparedness training.
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