Yuma Children's Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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.4 / 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. 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)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
- 90
- 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 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
No documentation of drills held over the past 12 months at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified through director's statement and staff statements that staff member 1 has physically caused harm to Child 1 in the toddler room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…2.220.G
Over the counter medications accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Julissa E. having an expired standard precautions training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…2.220.G
Over the counter medication accessible to children in unlocked cabinet above sink in the infant classroom.
Aug 9, 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
Reviewed 1 child's file and observed file having an immunization record not transferred to the state approved form.
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infants Who Fall Asleep in a Piece of Equipment Not Approved for Sleep Must Immediately Be Moved to Their Approved Sleep Area and Placed on Their Back to Sleep.2.223.C.15
Licensing specialist reviewed video of infant classroom and observed infants sleeping in bouncy chairs and on boppy pillows for approximately 1 hour without being moved to their approved sleep area.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…2.216.C.3
No toddler classroom staff at time of injury with department approved first aid and CPR.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Kelsey to be missing a medical statement.
✓ Corrected at visit