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12720 W 54th Drive, Arvada CO 80002 · License #1749228 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In the Get Set classroom, broken crayon pieces were on the art shelf and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all materials that pose a choking hazard must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the broken crayons were removed from the art shelf making them inaccessible to children. No Response Needed. Correct by 02/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
In the Toddler 1 jack & jill bathroom, diaper changing supplies were on a low cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, diaper change supplies but be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the supplised were moved up to a high shelf by center director. No Response Needed. Correct by 02/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
In the First Steps classroom a 'rabbit in the hat' stuffed toy was labeled for children ages 3+. In the Toddler 2 classroom, Melissa and Doug puzzles were labeled for children ages 3+. Both classrooms are toddler rooms with children under 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, play equipment must be appropriate for children's ages at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the toys were removed from the classroom by the center director. No Response Needed. Correct by 02/20/2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.
Reviewed 4 medications and health care plans stored in the classrooms. One health care plan missing a date of authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). Correction: Immediately, health care plans must be signed and dated by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and documentation must be available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 02/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 forty (40) staff files and observed Jennifer V., file to have an expired Department-approved standard precautions training. The certificate on file was dated: 2.19.2024 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved standard precautions training for Jennifer V. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the First Steps classroom on top of the sink by the changing table a bottle of Ajax dish soap accessible to children, posing a safety hazard. Also, in the Toddler 1 classroom it was observed a Dawn Platinum Foam dish soap on top of the sink and baby wipes on top of a child size stool accessible to children, posing a safety hazard. In the Preschool 2 classroom it was observed a large bottle of Palmolive dish soap inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. The Director corrected the violation at the time of the inspection but placing the Ajax dish soap, the Dawn Foam dish soap the Palmolive dish soap and the baby wipes in a place where the children cannot access. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 forty (40) staff files and observed the following staff members files to be missing a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider: Jennifer V. - 11.1.2022, Maddison W. - 1/27/2023, Isabella D. - 5/24/2021, Aana P. - 6/29/2022, Nicole D. - 7/11/2022, Emely F. -1/22/2024, Brianna F. - 2/6/2023, Sheila G. - 12.5.2023, Reagan G. - 9/25/2023, Dan R. 5/24/2024, Attna C. 1/16/2024, Hailey C. - 1/16/2024, Cyah D. -6/2/2022, Allyson M. - 9/25/2023, Lean R. - 1/28/2022, Rebecca S. - 9/17/2023, Jose G. - 2/27/2023, Madeline H. - 1/9/2022, Autum G. -9/25/2023, Hayley K. - 9/1/2023. Correction: Obtain a medical statement dated and signed by a health care provider for staff members Jennifer V. Maddison W. - Isabella D. Aana P. Nicole D., Emely F. Brianna F. , Sheila G. - Reagan G. Dan R. Attna C. Hailey C. Cyah D. Allyson M. Lean R. , Rebecca S. Jose G. Madeline H. Autum G. Hayley K. Send verification with written response to
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 forty (40) staff files and observed Sadie M. file to be missing at least one hour of child development training. Sadie M, hire date was 8.20.2023. Correction: Obtain at least one hour of child development training for staff members Sadie M- Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 forty (40) staff files and observed the following staff members files to be missing a Department-approved standard precautions training Catherine W., Makayla M. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved standard precautions training for staff members Catherine W., Makayla M. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed forty (40) staff files and observed the following staff members files to be missing a Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module: Danielle H. -6.11.2021 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module for Danielle H. Correct imediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed forty (40) staff files and observed Cassandra U.'s file to be missing a Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention. Cassandra U. hire date was 6.21.2021 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention for Cassandra U. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed forty (40) staff files and observed Isabel D.'s file to be missing a Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Isabella D. hire date was 5.27.2021. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Isabel D. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In the toddler classroom 117 a bucket with sand and many small plastic bugs accessible to children under three (3) years of age, posing a potential ckoking hazard. Correction: Toy, toy parts. furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under than 3 years must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Correct immediately. The classroom teacher corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by moving the bucket with sand and many small plastic bugs making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c.1 · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics: Toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, and the safe and appropriate diaper change technique.
Reviewed forty (40) staff files and observed the following staff missing an infant/toddler orientation: Emily F. - 1/22/2024, Ashlyn M. - 4/8/2024, Makayla M. - 3/28/2021, Hailey C. - 1/17/2026. Correction: Obtain an infant/ toddler orientation for toddler orientation for Emily F. Ashlyn M. Makayla M. Hailey C. . Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 forty (40) staff files and observed Jose G.'s files to be missing a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Jose G. hire date was 2.27.2023. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for Jose G. Correct imediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
Reviewed forty (40) staff files and observed Dan R.'s file to be missing documentation of Out of State background check/ Out of State Clearance Letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Dan R.. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check/ Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member Dan R. with written response to Specialist upon completion. Document compliance to Specialist Correct by 04/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Reviewed twenty-four (24) children files and observed two (2) files to be missing a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider for two (2) children. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 twenty-four (24) children files and observed three (3) files to be missing a dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parent (s)/guradian(s). Correction: Obtain a dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parent (s)/gardian(s) for three
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.64.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through two (2) staff members statements that the CH1's classroom teacher was too rough with CH1 and pushed CH1's head on the cot. Correction: Children must not be subject to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/19/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified through staff statement, staff put child to sleep right after a head Injury. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified through staff statement CH1 had a head injury was put to sleep right after a head Injury. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledge decision-making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/19/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member was on cell phone while supervising children. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
Identified through two (2) staff members statements that staf member Adalyn L. was using her personal cellular phone/ video calls while caring for children. Correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devises. Correct immeditely. Correct by 07/19/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Cots have rough edges. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : CH1 was sick and was not sent home. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.5.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
Observed an individual health care plan for an epi-pen to be expired (7/18/2023). Correction: Obtain an individual health care plan for one child. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In classrooms Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2 loose cords hanging from the interactive boards, posing a potential safety concern. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.