YMCA at CILA
303 AUSTIN BLUFFS PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Climbing Equipment Over Eighteen (18) Inches Must Have Least Six (6) Inches Resilient Surface Throughout the Use Zone.2.524.A.4.a
At the time of visit, observed the climbing structure on the playground without six inches of resilient surface throughout the use zone.
Mar 18, 20251 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
No current fire and health inspections were available at the time of the visit.
May 9, 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
During the health and safety walk-through, observed the Health Department inspection report expired on 3/23/2024 and the Fire Department inspection report expired on 2/8/2024.
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Climbing Equipment Over Eighteen (18) Inches Provided by the Center Must Have Least Six (6) Inches Resilient Surface Throughout the Use Zone.7.712.71.D.5
At the time of inspection observed 2 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone surrounding playground equipment.
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