Mccoy & Little John Center
6805 BISMARK RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 179
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 8 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 1, 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…2.209.A.7
Reviewed six (6) children's files. One (1) file was missing a current written authorization for emergency medical care.
Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
During the safety walk through there was a bottle of gold bond lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelf accessible to the children. This is a violation of stipulation J: Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of chilldren," must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside.
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member Ina Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse Or…7.701.53.B
Identified the facility failed to report a reportable incident as required by statute and licensing regulations.
Nov 7, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Kitchens, Including All Hazardous Items, Must Be Inaccessible to Children at All Times.7.702.91.K
The gate to the unattended kitchen was open and the kitchen was accessible to children during the morning drop off time. Previously cited on 9/12/23.
Sep 12, 20231 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…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Samuel S had a state-based background checklist that stated he had not lived out of state within the last 5 years but has an Arizona drivers licensed issued 3/7/23. Samuel was driving the bus and working with children unsupervised.
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Size of Servings Must Be Suitable for the Child's Age and Sufficient Time Must Be Allowed So That Meals Are Unhurried.7.702.63.A.4
During lunch, Toddlers were served 1/4 of a chicken sandwich and preschoolers were served 1/2 a chicken sandwich. All children were served one small portion of broccoli. Toddlers were served one small apple slice and preschoolers were served one small orange slice, less than an inch wide. Children were not provided additional servings of meal items. All children were served one muffin and a single baby carrot for snack.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fitted Sheet and a Blanket, or Suitable Covering, Must Be Provided for Each Child to Be Used Only by That Child.7.702.62.D.4.cA
Children in the Toddler classrooms were not provided with blankets during naptime.
Jun 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…7.702.71.L
Velcro squares on the nap mats in the Toddler, Toddler A, Toddler B and Babies and Adolescents classrooms were coming unstuck from the vinyl and pose a choking hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
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