YMCA @ Martinez Elementary
A school-age child care center in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
6460 Vickers Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.
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The short answer
Record last released by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Nov 2, 2026.
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
CDEC’s file lists 7 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Jul 14, 2026 (Capacity/Age/Exhibit).
25 citations in all.
Where Colorado posts its reports: Colorado Shines.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
When those citations happened
25 citations in 4 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each citation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
Jul 14, 2026: capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 276272)5 citations
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Arts and Crafts;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Manipulatives and games;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories:Literature;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Science and Math equipment and materials.
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Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
May 8, 2026: supervisory (case 262015)11 citations
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Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
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All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
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Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.
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Equipment, materials, and furnishings, including durable furniture such as tables and chairs, must be stored in a manner that is safe for children.
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Arts and Crafts;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Manipulatives and games;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories:Literature;
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The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one (1) time the average number of children attending the school-age child care center can be individually involved. Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Science and Math equipment and materials.
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Combustibles, such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds, must be stored in well-ventilated areas separated from flammable materials and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Sep 4, 2025: staff/Child Files (case 262393)1 citation
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Aug 22, 2025: supervisory (case 252892)8 citations
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Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months.
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At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: A self-reported health history, including any health care plans, which indicate any communicable diseases; chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had; any known drug reactions and allergies; medications currently being taken; any necessary health procedures or special diets; and the name address and phone number for the child’s health care provider and dentist.
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Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..
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The center must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen or the use of another form of parent(s) or guardian(s) approved sun protection with a full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating of SPF thirty (30) or greater to their children’s exposed skin prior to outside play year-round. A health care provider’s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.
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Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
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An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: Written authorization from parent(s) or guardian(s) for media release; and
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An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
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An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: Written authorization obtained in advance of the event from a parent(s) or guardian(s) for the child to participate in field trips or special activities, listing all exclusions;
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 14, 2026 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 276272) | 5 citations; cleared Sep 9, 2026. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Staff/Child Files (case 273807) | No citations; cleared Jun 1, 2026. |
| May 8, 2026 | Supervisory (case 262015) | 11 citations; cleared Aug 21, 2026. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Staff/Child Files (case 262393) | 1 citation; cleared Oct 8, 2025. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Supervisory (case 252892) | 8 citations; cleared Sep 17, 2025. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 258340) | No citations; cleared Jul 21, 2025. |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Original (case 234096) | No citations; cleared Aug 9, 2024. |
Is it licensed?
- Colorado’s service type: School-Age Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Licensed for 26 children: 26 school-age children.
- Colorado’s licence number: 1783905.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
What did complaints and investigations find?
- CDEC’s file lists no complaints or Stage II investigations for this program from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
Who does the caring?
- Colorado doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs in this dataset.
Who owns it?
- Colorado’s dataset lists its governing body as YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How is it rated?
- Colorado marks its rating system as not applying to this program (“NA”).
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How does it compare nearby?
- Programs aren’t compared with each other here: CDEC’s file doesn’t grade its citations by how serious they are.
| Place | |
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| YMCA @ Martinez Elementary This child care provider | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Inspections, investigations and complaints are from the file CDEC sent for a data request, from Jan 1, 2023, and the file it sends each month since. CDEC says its file may miss a program licensed during that time that is no longer licensed, and that its records may change as they are updated or finalized.
- CDEC’s file gives each rule cited, its category, and the days set to correct it and to clear the case, but not what the inspector wrote: Colorado Shines has each monitoring report. CDEC doesn’t grade citations by how serious they are.
- This page is built from the dataset of licensed child care facilities CDEC publishes monthly on data.colorado.gov, so a program licensed or closed since may be missing or still shown. It leaves out 24-hour licence types and care that is exempt from licensing.
- Colorado’s roster carries no enforcement actions, hours or staffing levels.
Sources
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report (data.colorado.gov, a9rr-k8mu).
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). data.colorado.gov’s terms ask for this disclaimer: “The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the State of Colorado. THE STATE OF COLORADO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY AS TO THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR CONTENT OF ANY DATA MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS SITE. THE STATE OF COLORADO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The data is subject to change as modifications and updates are complete. It is understood that the information contained in the Web feed is being used at one’s own risk.” Facts are extracted; monitoring reports are not republished.
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023.
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 29, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it. No licence stated: CDEC sent this file for a data request that said it would be shown on a free public website. Its disclaimer says the data “is now subject to open records law”. Shown free, never sold.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Colorado’s own record is on coloradoshines.com. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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Replies
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