Loving Hands Child Care Center
3225 S ACADEMY BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916Childery 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 158
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
At the time of the visit, 11 staff files were reviewed. Three staff members were found to have expired Standard Precautions training certificates. SM1’s certificate expired on 2/2/2026, and SM2’s and SM3’s certificates expired on 9/19/2025.
Oct 16, 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
No current physical was present in the file for Mary, Ashley, Sophia, Brittney, Jennifer, CeHana and Kristina.
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Instructed About All Policies and Procedures of the Center. Staff Members Must Sign a Statement Indicating That…2.212.J
No signed policy statements were available in the files for Latricia, Ce'Hana or Ivana.
Aug 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a State Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. For Seasonal Children's Resident Camp Programs,…7.701.100.A
At the time of the visit reviewed the provider's and 2 staff files, and found that Mary and Cehana were missing a copy of the FEMA or Emergency Disaster Preparedness Training certificates.
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