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9265 Yucca Lane, Arvada CO 80007 · License #1782649 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.B.4 · The written order by the person with prescriptive authority shall include: Name of medication and dosage.
In the Grays classroom, the dosage for one child's emergency medication not matching the dosage listed on the health care plan. Correction: The medication must match the dosage that is listed on the health care plan. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.S.1 · In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Books and pictures
In the Grays classroom, 5 books accessible for children. Correction: Ensure that more books are accessible to children at all times. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director added more books to the shelf. No response required. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.
Reviewed 23 staff files and identified that one staff member has CPR/First Aid Certification in the Infant program. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member in each Infant room at all times. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Founded
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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 Jun 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.
Reviewed 23 staff files and identified that one staff member has CPR/First Aid Certification in the Toddler program. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member in the Toddler program at all times. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Four diaper creams in Infant 1 and two diaper creams in Infant 2 not labeled with child's last name. Correction: The diaper creams must be labeled with child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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;
Diapers and wet wipes accessible to children in Room 107 (Mt. Evans) on chairs in the bathroom. Correction: Diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 08/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
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 17 staff files and identified Darlene S. (DOH 6/23/25) to be missing FBI Clearance letter and identified through staff statement that Darlene was working alone in the classroom. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Darlene reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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 17 staff files and identified Santana M. with expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: The training must be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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 17 staff files and identified Santana M. with expired Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: The training must be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 07/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 17 staff files and identified Areli M. to be missing documentation of the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training. Correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 08/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed 7 child files and identified 1 child with an expired medical statement. Correction: The medical statement must be updated as required by the health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 08/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 Mt. Princeton classroom, diapers and wet wipes accessible to children in the bathroom. Correction: Diapers and supplies must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the diapers and wet wipes to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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 three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In the Mt. Princeton classroom, counting bears, small interconnecting blocks, and small wooden blocks accessible to children under 3 years of age. In the Grizzlies classroom, small toy screw in the toolbox, accessible to children under 3 years of age. Correction: Choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the choke hazards from the classrooms. No response required. Correct by 07/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.M · Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ by a director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body.
Identified through owner's statement and email documentation that a staff member's last day of employment was 11/27/24 and the letter of experience was provided on 4/9/25. Correction: Staff must be provided a letter of experience within 30 calendar days of last day of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/28/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2025
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 6 staff files and observed Lauren and Juana to be missing a child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS). FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 6 staff files and observed Juana to be missing CBI and FBI letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Kiara and Santana to be missing ECT qualifications. Correction: Obtain ECT qualifications for staff, correct immediately 8/22/24. Correct by 08/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
No staff have current Medication Administration or delegation. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: At least one staff member must be on duty at all times with current Medication Administration and delegation, correct immediately 8/22/24. Correct by 08/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.