Leading Edge at Widefield Elementary
509 WIDEFIELD 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
- 44
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and May Count Towards…2.508.A
At the time of the visit, two staff files were reviewed, and it was found that Raina T. had an expired Standard Precautions training certificate, which expired on October 4, 2024.
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete a Department-approved Basic First Aid and CPR Module Within Thirty (30)…2.508.G.3
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and found Yvonne C is missing the first aid and CPR module training certificate.
Feb 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Personnel and Volunteers at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.507.A
During interviews with Raina and Destiny, it was determined that the incident was not reported to the parent on the day the incident occurred and the parents were not given an incident report until the next day.
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
The program did not have record of drills being completed over the last twelve (12) months.
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