Unique Play Place
3958 N ACADEMY BLVD, STE 104, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917Childery 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
- 57
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- In Order to Obtain Any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) And/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal History Records, Each Applicant Listed Below Must…2.121.A.1.a
At the time of visit, SM1 was had a CBI background check unavailable for review, and working alone with children.
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old Must Complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep Training Prior to Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old.…2.213.C
The safe sleep training in the file for Oricela is expired.
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children and Working Under the Supervision of a Director, Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age And…2.216.A.1
Per discussion with staff member 2, confirmed that they are not ECT qualified but at times they have been the only staff member supervising a group of children.
Jul 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
Observed: At the time of the inspection, reviewed the Fire Department inspection report and found that inspection was in pending status.
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