Kiddie Academy of Erie
641 MITCHELL WAY, ERIE, CO 80516Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 144
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In room #5 there were diapering supplies on a low shelf accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 15, 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
In room #1 there was a fake tree that had small holiday Ornaments, in room #3 there was an unsecured sensory bottle with small fake flowers and in the sensory table there were small play animals. All items fit into a choke tube and were accessible to children under the age of 3 years.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the main hallway there was hand sanitizer in 6 different locations accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach"
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Through staff statements and video review found the SM #2 did not show concern or attention to CH 1 when they were clearly injured.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
phone cord dangling in Kindergarten and PRS 3 classrooms and also chipping paint on the window sills in Early PRS 1, Toddler 2 and kindergarten room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 1 staff file and observed staff member Julianna T. to have been alone with chidlren at the time of the injury and not having all 3 cleared background checks. (HD 10/3/24)
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
The an unlocked hallway closet that would not remain closed, had chemicals stored that was labeled "keep out of reach children" was accesible to children in the hallway.
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
In reviewing CH1 files, the emergency medical authorization had expired on 5/18/23, and it was resigned and updated on 10/4/23, a day after the injury.
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