YMCA @ Vassar

2.122.A · 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, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

At the time of the visit, the facility was lacking an updated fire inspection. Correction: Immediately ( 4/16/2026), the facility must maintain a passing fire inspection from the local fire department. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2026. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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2.122.A · 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, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

At the time of the visits, the facility did not have a fire inspection. Correction: Immediately ( 5/13/2025), the facility must maintain a current fire inspection from a local fire department. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/20/2025. Correct by 05/13/2025

Corrected by May 13, 2025

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2.524.A.1 · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

2.524 A. 1 At the time of the visit, the rubber bumper tile, close to the exit door in the gym was broken. Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, the building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/30/2024. Correct by 08/30/2024

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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2.520.B.1 · Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Activity supplies;

2.520.B At the time of the visit, the program did not have any materials or equipment for children. Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, the facility must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/30/2024. Correct by 08/30/2024

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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2.524.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

At the time of the visit, observed 2 cans of disinfectant spray labeled keep out of reach of children, on top of a plastic shelf in the girl's bathroom. Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, volatile substances, and other hazardous items must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/30/2024. Correct by 08/30/2024

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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2.122.A · 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, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

At the time of the visit, the program did not have an approved fire inspection. Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, the facility must be inspected and obtain an approved inspection report from the local fire department. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/30/2024. Correct by 08/30/2024

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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2.508.G.3 · All employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and observed Omariah P. and Arsene B. to be lacking the CPR and First Aid Module. Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified

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2.505.A.26 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The policy on the steps the center will take prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents/guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance, positive instruction, discipline and consequences, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior.

2.505.A.26 At the time of the visit, the parent handbook was lacking sufficient documentation regarding the steps the program will take prior to the suspension or expulsion of a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. . Correction: Prior to submitting the license for approval, the facilities policies must address or include each of the following: The policy on the steps the center will take prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents/guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance, positive instruction, discipline and consequences, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/30/2024 Correct by 08/30/2024

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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