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5150 Allison ST, Arvada CO 80002 · License #1601007 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Ch1 was in the bathroom alone and unsupervised for a period of about two minutes. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision of a qualified adult at all times. Correct by 1/20/2026. Correct by 01/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Verified through written report provided by the facility and interview with staff that attendance verification was not completed at the time of the incident. Correction: Staff must complete attendance verification periodically, including during transitions. Correct by 1/20/2026. Correct by 01/20/2026 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 18 observed dish soap and sunscreen in a bin on a low cabinet by the sink labeled "keep out of reach of children". Observed in classroom 23 Barbisol shaving cream on a cabinet by the outside exit door labeled "keep out of reach of children". Observed in classroom 9 polyurethane paint labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a closet with unlocked doors. All products were accessible to children and posed a potential safety concern. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 1/20/2026. Corrected at the time of inspection. All of the items were removed and placed up out of the reach of the children by staff. No response is required for this violation . Correct by 01/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.232.A.5 · A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of shaded area in the fenced play area must be provided to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat. Shaded areas must be provided year-round.
The forest north playground did not have a minimum of 150 square feet of shaded area to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure to have a minimum of 150 square feet of shaded area. Correct immediately. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
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;
Diaper supplies accessible in the bathroom to children. Correction: Diapers and supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, Director moved the supplies to be inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: J_E_FF_E_RS_O_N_ C_O_UN_T_Y_ H_EA_D_ S_T_AR_T________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_6_01_00_7______ ________________________________________________
Reviewed 24 children files and found one missing and one expired health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current health statements. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 09/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 38 staff files and found 6 to have expired First Aid and CPR trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current first aid and CPR training. Correct immediately. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 38 staff files and found an Assistant Director to be missing the Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Hire dates: 12/13/2011 Correction: Obtain and maintain the Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training for all Directors and Assistant Directors. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 09/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 38 staff files and found both Assistant Directors to be missing the Department-approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Hire dates: 12/13/2011 and 08/01/2023. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training for all Directors and Assistant Directors. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 09/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
In the forest west and forest east playgrounds exposed tree roots and exposed matting around the trees, posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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-nine (49 ) staff files and observed Alyissa F. file to be missing a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Alyissa F. Hire date: 1/9/2023. Correction: Obtain a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider for one (1) staff members. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 09/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
Reviewed forty-nine (49) staff files and observed Leslie D.and Alyissa F. files to be missing immunization statement. Leslie D. hire date: 8/29/2022 and Alyissa F. hire date 1/9/2023. Correction: Obtain an immunization statement for one (1) staff member. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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-nine (49) staff files and observed Lana A. and Kayleigh M. files to be missing a CBI and FBI clearance letter. Lana A. hire date: 8/9/2019 and Kayleigh M. hire date: 8/5/2019 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage power Point. Submit verification that staff members Lana A. and Kayleigh M. have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letter clearance letter for staff members Lana A. and Kayleigh M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
Reviewed forty-nine (49) staff files and observed Maria L. file to be missing a TRAILS clearance letter. Maria L. hire date: 04/18/2022 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage power Point. Submit verification that staff members Maria L. and Phillip T. have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter clearance letter for staff members Maria L. and Phillip T. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed forty-nine (49) staff files and observed Edna L., Cassandra T. Madeleine A. and files to have expired department-approved safe sleep training. Correction: Obtain a department-approved safe sleep training for Edna L., Cassandra T. Madeleine A. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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-nine (49) staff files and observed Linda H. and Madeline A. files to have expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Linda H. expired on 8/2/2023 and Madeline A. expired on 7/24/202. Correction: Obtain the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for Linda H. and Madeline A.. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.