Youth Club of Trinidad, Inc
204 E KANSAS, TRINIDAD, CO 81082Childery 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
- 60
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.507.J
Reviewed 4 staff files. Observed Angelina to be missing documentation of statement regarding training for the administration of medications.
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Policies Must Address or Include the Each of the Following: The Procedure for Handling Children's Illnesses, Accidents, and Injuries, Including When Children Will Be Excluded From…2.505.A.10
At the time of the incident, an injury report was not completed as per center's policy.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Play Area Must Meet the Following Requirements: The Outdoor Play Area Must Be Maintained in a Safe Condition by Removing Debris, Dilapidated Structures, and Worn and Broken…7.712.71.D.3
On the outdoor playground, there was observed to be black felt coming up under the rubber resilent surfacing that could be a possible tripping hazard.
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