Inspire PRS @ Johnstown Community YMCA
165 SETTLER WAY, JOHNSTOWN, CO 80543Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed 2 staff to have an expired Mandated Reporter training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 3, 20241 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 7 staff files and observed 4 staff members (Kathy W, Madeline C, Kelly S, Desiree V) to have expired Standard Precautions trainings.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 8, 20241 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 one staff files and observed the staff member's Standard Precautions certificate to be current, but not signed indicating that the facility's exposure control plan had been reviewed with the employee.
Apr 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…2.126.B
Identified that SM1 did not immediately upon receiving information, report an allegation of abuse.
Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
A sensory bottle in the Sloth room, had a loose cap, and small beads inside and was accessible to children under the age of 3 years.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff member, C Garcia, to not have documentation of an out-of-state clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
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