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9236 W 57th Avenue, Arvada CO 80002 · License #1546818 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Confirmed through staff statements, staff have been periodically left out of ratio. Correction: Immediately, staff to child ratios must not be exceeded at any time for any reason. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 5 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a current FBI background check clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, FBI criminal record checks must be renewed every 5 years and documentation must be on file and available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the FBI clearance letter for the staff member and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Disposition: Founded
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and was in a classroom working with children. Correction: Immediately, the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training must be completed prior to caring for children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.205.D · Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.
Observed the director is assigned to a classroom and there is no qualified and adequate staff to allow the director the ability to attend to the duties should they arise. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, when the director is assigned to a classroom, there must be qualified and adequate staffing to either assist with the director duties, or to step in for the director to attend to these duties. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a medical statement, signed and ated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: All staff members within 30 days of employment must submit a medical statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. One new staff member missing documentation of the standard precautions training and was working in the classroom with children. Correction: Immediately, staff must take the standard precautions training prior to working with children, and this training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 5 staff files. 3 staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. One new FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ staff member missing documentation of the child abuse prevention training and was working in the classroom with children. Correction: Immediately, all staff must take the child abuse prevention training prior to working with children, and this traning must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.2 · For full day programs, during times of low attendance and/or during the first and last hour of the day, when only eight (8) or fewer children are present in the facility, there must be at least one (1) early childhood teacher or assistant early childhood teacher working with the children and a second staff member must be on site and immediately available. There must be no more than two (2) children less than the age of two (2) present. When nine (9) or more children are in attendance, at least two (2) staff members must be on duty.
Identified through staff statements, the opening teacher has been alone with children for approximately the first 30 minutes of the day. Correction: Immediately, there must always be a second staff person on site and immediately available during the first and last hour of the day. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
Identified through staff statements, a teacher lacking ECT qualifications was assigned to supervise a group of toddlers alone on multiple occassions. Correction: Immediately, there must be assigned at least 1 qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 2 missing current documentation of standard precautions training as of 5/24/25. Correction: Obtain documentation of standard precautions training for all staff. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In Tadpoles classroom adult scissors in wash basket accessible to children. Correction: Keep all sharp tools and instruments stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit staff moved making inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
On toddler playground resilient material around caterpillar to measure less than .25". On preschool playground resilient material to be less than .25" at base of climber and less than .25" at swings Correction: Maintain at least 6 inches of resilient material through out the use zone of equipment. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed all staff missing 15 hours of annual training. Correction: Obtain 15 hours of annual training for all staff. Correct by 06/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 5 missing child development training. Correction: Obtain documentation of 1 hour of child development training for all staff. Correct by 06/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
at sink in Butterfly classroom Dawn dish soap and Fit accessible to children labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, staff moved up to top of refrigerator making inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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 www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed 4 children's records and observed 2 children missing immunization records. Correction: Obtain current immunization records for all children prior to or on the first day of enrollment. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Reviewed 4 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing medical statements. Correction: Obtain documentation of medical statements for all children in care with in 30 days of admission. Correct by 06/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 1 (7/17/25) and staff 5 (8/24/25) child abuse and neglect training to be expired. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse and neglect training for all staff. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · 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.
Reviewed emergency drill log and observed missing documentation of quarterly lockdown and active shooter drills being conducted. Correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of all required emergency drills as indicated above. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
Reviewed 3 children's medications and observed one child's written order to be expired as of 4/1/26. Correction: Obtain current written order with parent and physician consent for all medications. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Chelsea P. file to have an expired Department-approved Standard precautions training. The certificate on file expired on 6/3/2025. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Standard precautions training for staff member Chelsea P. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Jillian C.'s file to have an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for staff member Jillian C.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.209.A.7 · 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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved three (3) files to have an expired authorization for emergency care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Correction: Obtain authorization for emergency care for three (3) children signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. The violation was corrceted at the time of the inspection. The facility's Director emailed the form and the parents of the children signed and dated the emergency authorization 7/18/2024. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved one (1) file to have an expired health statement completed by a Health Care Provider. Correction: Obtain a health statement completed by a Health Care Provider for one (1) child. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider.
Reviewed four (4) children files and observed two (2) files to have an expired copy of the child's health statement. The health statements on file were dated 3/28/2022 and 3/4/2022. Correction: Obtain a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.
Reviewed four (4) children files and observed two (2) file to have an expired written authorization for emergency medical care. The authorizations on file were dated 7/18/2022 and 8/12/2022. Correction: Obtain a written authorization for emergency medical care for two (2) children. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D · . Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed five (5) staff files and observed Zoe P.'s file to be missing a FBI clearance letter. Zoe P. hire date was 8/3/2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Zoe P. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance Letter for staff member Zoe P. with written response to Specialist. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed five (5) staff files and observed Zoe P.'s file to have an expired Department-approved Standard Precautions training certificate. The Certificate on file was dated 7/30/2022. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Standard Precautions training for Zoe P. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
The preschool playground double slide had an opening on top of the equipment, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and materials, and furnishings must be safe, and free of hazards. Send verification with written response. The facility's manager corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by closing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.