Arvada · Licensed center
Susan M Duncan Family Ymca Child Care
- Medium faith-based center, licensed for 90 children.
What the state has found
The state lists 3 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Last visit
- August 10, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since February 2024 · 5 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 2, 2026. Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood lists each program’s complaints on its Colorado Shines page, with the department’s verdict on each and a report behind it, going back about three years. Older complaints are released only on request. The department does not rank complaints by severity in either place.
Aug 2026 Complaint Founded
Complaint · August 10, 2026
Dec 2025 Supervisory visit 4 findings
Supervisory visit · December 2, 2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due January 2, 2026
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.
Required correction: Obtain current health status signed and dated by a health care provider for six (6) children. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2026
2.209.A.7
Reviewed eight (8) children files and observed three (3) files to have expired authorizations for emergency medical care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s).
2.122.A · Correction due January 2, 2026
Reviewed the facility's file and observed to have a pending Health Department inspection. The inspection was conducted on 10/22/2025 and is pending the radon test in order to be cleared.
Required correction: Obtain a cleared Health Department inspection. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2026
2.230.C.8 · Correction due December 2, 2025
The double green slide in the preschool playground had a large crack on it posing a potential safety hazardous.
Required correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous. Staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/02/2025
Apr 2025 Complaint 4 findings
Complaint · April 11, 2025
2.213.B · Correction due April 11, 2025
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed S.F. and D.A. files to have expired Department-approved standard precautions training. S.F. 2/9/2024 and D.A. 2/8/2024
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved standard precautions training. for S.F. and D. A. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/11/2025
2.213.D · Correction due April 11, 2025
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed D.A. file to have an expired Department-approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. D.A. 3/28/2023.
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for D. A. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/11/2025
2.213.G · Correction due April 11, 2025
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed S.F. file to have an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. S.F. training certificate date: 3/28/2023. S.F. hire date: 07/01/2021.
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for S. F. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/11/2025
2.213.N
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed S.F. file to have an expired Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. S.F. training certificate date: 2/19/2024
Apr 2025 Complaint Unfounded
Complaint · April 11, 2025
Feb 2025 Complaint 6 findings
Complaint · February 4, 2025
2.212.J
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a signed statement indicating that she have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
2.126.A · Correction due February 4, 2025
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect and the responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Required correction: Obtain a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect and the responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law for N. C. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2025
2.213.A · Correction due February 4, 2025
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a pre-service building and physical premises safety training.
Required correction: Obtain a pre-service building and physical premises safety training for N. C. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2025
2.133.A
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
2.133.B · Correction due February 4, 2025
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
Required correction: Obatain a training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms for N. C. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2025
2.213.B · Correction due February 4, 2025
Reviewed three (3) staff files and observed N.C. file to be missing a Department approved standard precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain a Department approved standard precautions training for N. C. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2025
Feb 2025 Complaint Unfounded
Complaint · February 4, 2025
Jan 2025 Supervisory visit 5 findings
Supervisory visit · January 15, 2025
2.213.G · Correction due January 15, 2025
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed that D.A. file had an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. The training certificate on file was dated 4/15/2023.
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for D. A. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/15/2025
2.209.A · Correction due January 15, 2025
Reviewed five (5) children files and observed one (1) file to be missing the admission records.
Required correction: Obtain a completed admission records for one (1) child. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/15/2025
2.209.B.4 · Correction due February 15, 2025
Reviewed five (5) children files and observed one (1) file to be missing a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Additionally, observed two (2) files to have expired health statements. The health statements on the files were dated 6/28/2023 and 8/15/2023.
Required correction: Obtain three (3) copies of health statement completed by the chiild's health care provider. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/15/2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due January 15, 2025
Reviewed five (5) children files and observed one (1) file to be missing a dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s).
Required correction: Obtain a dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/15/2025
2.220.K
Reviewed five (5) children files and observed one (1) file to be missing a written authorization from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) to administer topical preparations.
Required correction: Obtain a a written authorization from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) to administer topical preparations. Send
Feb 2024 Supervisory visit 5 findings
Supervisory visit · February 20, 2024
2.122.A · Correction due March 20, 2024
Reviewed the facility's records and observed to be missing a Fire Department inspection.
Required correction: Obtain a Fire Department inspection. Send verification with written response to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 03/20/2024
2.209.B.4 · Correction due March 20, 2024
Reviewed six (6) children's files and observed four (4) files to be missing a copy of the child's health statement completed by a Health Care Provider.
Required correction: Obtain a copy of the child's health statement completed by a Health Care Provider for four (4) children. Send verification with written response to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 03/20/2024
2.219.B.1 · Correction due February 20, 2024
Reviewed six (6) children's files and observed two (2) files to be missing the school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or non-medical exemption. Enrollment dates were 10/27/2023 and 6/9/2020.
Required correction: Obtain school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or non-medical exemption for two (2) children. Send verification with written response to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/20/2024
2.209.A · Correction due February 20, 2024
Reviewed six (6) children's files and observed one (1) entire file to be missing.
Required correction: An Admission record must be completed for each child prioe to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated and changes occur. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 02/20/2024
Reviewed six (6) children's files and observed one (1) file to be missing a written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s).
Where this record comes from
The Department of Early Childhood keeps about three years of complaints on a program’s public page. Anything older is released only on request, as a single file covering the whole state. Shortlist asked for that file under the Colorado Open Records Act and renews it yearly; it is what this page shows for complaints older than the department’s own window.
The file this page is built from arrived on October 10, 2026 and covers complaints the department publishes today, and complaints back to January 2023 obtained by records request. The next request goes in October 2027.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“The mission of the YMCA of Metro Denver is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”
A day here
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Meals
- A snack is provided during the school-year OST program; for Full Day Out/Summer Camp, parents must supply an AM and PM snack plus a non-perishable lunch (no fridge/microwave on site); food sharing is not allowed (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Outdoors
- Children go outside daily, except that they stay indoors if the temperature is below 32°F or above 97°F (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Screens
- Screen time/movies capped at 2.5 hours per month; movies must be G-rated or PG with written parent approval, no PG-13 or R (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Schedule
- before-school, after-school, drop-in, early release, and full day out care (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Closed
- 11 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve (early closure); plus 4 staff in-service days (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Excludes children with a fever over 100.4°F, diarrhea/vomiting, an undiagnosed rash, or a diagnosed contagious disease (or symptoms in the prior 24h); child must be symptom-free or on antibiotics 24h before returning (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Special needs
- Reviews disclosed special needs/disabilities and determines accommodations case-by-case; notes limitations from the 1:15 ratio and staff training (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Website
- denverymca.org
- Address
- 6350 Eldridge St
- License
- 38037, active
- Quality program
- Colorado Shines Level 1
- Ages they serve
- ages 4-16 (Out of School Time / Summer Day Camp programs)
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Screens, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org/…/Parent Handbook 2024- Updated 8.2024.pdf
- Schedule — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org
Policies
- When a child is sick, Special needs — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org/…/Parent Handbook 2024- Updated 8.2024.pdf
Details
- Website — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org
- Address, License — Checked July 2026 data.colorado.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.colorado.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 denverymca.org/…/Parent Handbook 2024- Updated 8.2024.pdf
Medium means the middle half of Denver-area’s 1,147 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 10 to 40; large is 115 to 402.