Schlessman Family Ymca Child Center
2625 S COLORADO BLVD, DENVER, CO 80210Childery 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
- 132
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of the Last Day of Employment, Staff Members Must Be Provided a Letter Verifying Their Experience at the Center. The Letter Must Contain The…2.212.M
Licensing specialist reviewed (2) former staff files and identified (1) staff member did not receive verification hours within 30 days.
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Identified through staff statement and lack of documentation, staff1 was alone in the classroom with 6 infants for an unknown amount of time on 3/18/2026. At time of inspection, staff2 exited the preschool classroom, leaving staff5 alone with 18 children.
Sep 24, 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 (12) staff files and observed (2) staff to be lacking documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Rooms Licensed for Specific Ages of Children Cannot Be Used for Other Ages of Children Without the Prior Written Approval of the Licensing Authority.2.233.A.3
Verified through staff statement and classroom rosters, (5) children over the age of 3 were enrolled in the older toddler classroom licensed for children ages 12 months - 36 months. (4) of the (5) children transitioned to the three's classroom on 5/30/2025. At time of inspection, (1) child currently enrolled in the older toddler classroom
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
At time of inspection, the young toddler classroom had 11 toddlers ages 12 months-24 months and 3 staff members. Identified through a staff statement: toddler A and B classrooms combine on the playground with more than 10 toddlers ages 12-24 months; Identified through staff statement: the preschool 1 and preschool 2 classrooms combine on the playground with more than 20 children, exceeding the max group size for age in classroom.
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety Training Prior to Working with Children. The Training Must Include Identification of and Protection…2.213.A
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed Latasha M and Cindy T lacking documentation of a completed pre-service building and physical premises safety training.
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Records Must Be on File at the Center: A List of Current Staff Members, Substitutes, and Staffing Patterns;2.208.A.2
At time of inspection, program lacking documentation of staffing patterns for staff members in the toddler classrooms for dates reviewed.
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
At time of visit, Program unable to provide documentation for written attendance verification that includes transition times.
Nov 15, 20231 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,…7.702.41.G
Reviewed (14) staff files and observed the program to be lacking documentation of a current medical examfollowed by a subsequent self reported health history for Cori B.
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