Kids City USA- Cordera
10085 PEARL PASS VIEW, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
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 (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
SM2 does not have an FBI clearance letter. When licensing specialist reviewed the video footage of the Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Report of Name: Kids City USA- Cordera License Number: 1757709 injury, SM1 was leaving the classroom, leaving SM2 alone in the transitions room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 6, 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
Licensing specialist observed SM1 lifting a toddler up from the floor by one arm. CH1 was not putting their feet down on the ground and was suspended in the air for a short period, picking children up this way could result in an injury to child.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toddler Climbing Equipment Must Have a Three (3) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. Toddler Slides Require a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Extending Out From the Base of the Slide.2.230.C.3.a
At the time of the investigation, the toddler play climber measured 24" from the climber to building wall and 30" from climber to cement drainage strip.
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Shaelee T., and Noelle H., had not yet submitted health statements to the center.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Swaddling of Infants Must Only Be Allowed with a Health Care Plan Completed and Signed by the Child’s Health Care Provider.2.223.C.11
Observed four (4) month old child in a sleep swaddle laying in their crib. Child was not observed to be sleeping at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Jedyne J. and Alyssa R., were working together in the Twos Classroom and Ja'miaha T. and Abby G., were N_a_m_e _: K_id_s _Ci_ty_ U_SA_- _Co_rd_e_ra_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_57_70_9______ ________________________________________________ working together in the Preschool room, All four (4) staff members are awaiting out of state clearance letters.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Guidance Used at the Center Must Be Appropriate to the Development of the Child and Is Used as an Opportunity to Teach Children Social-emotional Skills, Such as Self-regulation,…7.702.64.A
Identified through staff statements SM1 using harsh tones and yelling at children for discipline verses taking the opportunity to teach problem solving and self regulations. Identified through staff statements SM1 yells or shouts "NO don't do that" or "Stop doing that" which startles children and staff.
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