Life Center Learning Academy
3939 REDWOOD LN, PUEBLO, CO 81005Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards.2.236.A.1
At the time of inspection there were purses accessible to children in the office accessible to children
Apr 9, 20251 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
Reviewed 7 employee files 4 employees Nicole G, Lynda C and Lashonda W and Jodi K have not successfully completed the out of state background checks.
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Licensed Child Care Facility Shall Maintain Records as Required by the Department Pertaining to the Admission, Progress, Health, and Discharge of Children in Care at The…2.129.A.3
At the time of inspection there were child documents awaiting parent signatures accessible to the public on the front sign in desk.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 child files and found one missing the health statement.
Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.7.702.46.A.15.d
While completing the walk-through of the facility, observed the Elephant classroom (Infants) was over capacity. The room is licensed for 4 infants and there were 6 children in the classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
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