Leading Edge at Pinello Elementary
2515 CODY DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.530.A.7
At the time of the visit, one child file was reviewed and found to contain an expired emergency medical authorization form.
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Leaders Each Program Leader Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age, Demonstrate Ability to Work with Children, and Must Meet the Following Qualifications: Complete…2.508.B.2
At the time of inspection, reviewed 3 staff files and found that Ebony, who is the site director, was missing the Playground Safety training certificate.
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Individuals Who Have Obtained a Successfully Completed CBI or FBI Record Check May Care for Children, for No Longer Than Ninety (90) Calendar Days, While Waiting for All Other…7.701.32.D.1.a.1
Veronica D. the only staff member on site did not have proof of a completed TRAILS clearance letter.
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