Pikes Peak Cpcd Preschool
1520 VERDE DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.5 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- 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 (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
Two rolls of plastic bags were accessible in an unlocked drawer by the sink in Room 4.
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
During the child file review, found 2 child files did not have written documentation of a health statement completed by a health care provider.
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider.7.702.34.B.4
During review of children's files observed one (1) child did not have current written documentation of a health statement completed by a health care provider.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Southeast YMCAColorado Springs · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Barbara DukartColorado Springs · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Charmaine JamesColorado Springs · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Christine BowrenColorado Springs · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Janine PachecoColorado Springs · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Laura Fredrickson SenaColorado Springs · 3/5 Childery Rating