Widefield Parks and Recreation
755 ASPEN DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
At the time of the visit, reviewed six staff files and found that Dina R. had expired CBI and FBI background clearance letters.
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…2.219.B.1
At the time of the visit, reviewed six children's files and found two children's immunization records were not on the approved CDPHE certificate of immunization form.
Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For Every Thirty (30) or Fewer Children in Attendance, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member on Duty Who Holds a Current Department-approved First Aid and Safety Certificate…7.702.42.E
There are three (3) staff onsite with a current first aid and CPR training. However at the time of injury none of those staff member were at the playground location, located approximately 1/8 a mile away.
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