Susan M Duncan Family Ymca Child Care
6350 ELDRIDGE ST, ARVADA, CO 80004Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed eight (8) children files and observed two (2) files to be missing a statement of the child's current health status signed and dated by a health care provider. Also, observed four (4) files to have expired health statements.
Apr 11, 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 two (2) staff files and observed Stacy F. and Dolores A. files to have expired Department-approved standard precautions training. Stacy F. 2/9/2024 and Dolores A. 2/8/2024
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Instructed About All Policies and Procedures of the Center. Staff Members Must Sign a Statement Indicating That…2.212.J
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed Nicole C. file to be missing a signed statement indicating that she have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Jan 15, 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 two (2) staff files and observed that Dolores A. file had an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. The training certificate on file was dated 4/15/2023.
Feb 20, 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
Reviewed the facility's records and observed to be missing a Fire Department inspection.
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