Ymca of Bldr Valley @ Arapahoe Branch
2800 DAGNY WAY, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026Childery 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
- 300
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Apply Sunscreen, Have the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Apply Sunscreen, or Use Another Form of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Approved Sun Protection for Children Prior To…2.514.B
Sunscreen was not applied to children prior to going outside at approximately 3:50pm.
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At All Times During the Operating Hours of the Facility, Except for Foster Care Homes, the Facility/agency Must Post the Current Child Care License in a Prominent and Conspicuous…2.127.A
Posted child care license was expired.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Personnel and Volunteers at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.507.A
Licensing Specialist asked staff member with group of children if any children in care had emergency medications such as inhalers or epi pens and staff responded there were not any, however, identified through Director statement and review of individual health care plans that 2 children in care at the time of visit had emergency medications and individual health care plans.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At All Times During the Operating Hours of a Family Child Care Home, Child Care Center, Preschool, School-age Child Care Center, Children’s Resident Camp and Neighborhood Youth…2.127.C
Facility lacking complaint procedures posted in a prominent and conspicuous location, including phone number and address.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 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 through investigation and staff statements that information was brought to the attention of 3 facility staff members on 11/2/23 regarding an incident that was reported to have ocurred while children were in care on or prior to 11/1/23. Reviewed correspondence with facility and identified through investigation that an immediate report as required was not made to the state hotline on 11/2/23 after information of an alleged incident was brought to the facility's attention.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Apply Sunscreen, Have the Child Apply Sunscreen, Have the Parent or Guardian Apply Sunscreen, or Use Another Form of Parent or Guardian Approved Sun Protection For…7.712.52.D.5
Several children applying sunscreen to themselves outside under the shade tent at the time of inspection. Observed both children not rub the sunscreen all the way in, and both children leave the shaded area within 5 minutes of application and not allowing full 15-30 minutes timeframe to elapse prior to sun exposure. Identified through staff statement that typically children wait at least 5 minutes prior to sun exposure after application.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For All Individuals Whose Activities Involve the Care or Supervision of Children or Who Have Unsupervised Access to Children, Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed…7.701.32.D.1.a
Reviewed 8 staff files and identified 3 staff (Jacob V., Abigail R. & Jason H.) lacking verification of Trails clearance letter maintained in staff files prior to working with children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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