Southwest Ymca Sacc
5181 W KENYON AVE, DENVER, CO 80236Childery 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
- 90
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Schools Are Required to Comply with the Immunization Requirements as Stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical Or…2.512.B.2
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of an immunization status.
Apr 21, 20251 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
Reviewed drill logs and observed that there is no documentation of drills held over the past 12 months.
Jun 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Child Care Facilities Must Operate in Compliance with Local Planning and Zoning Requirements of the Municipality, City and County, or County Where the Facility Is Located.7.701.34.C
Program lacking documentation of a current Denver business license.
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