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Arvada CO 80004 · License #82565 · Home-based · Experienced Family Child Care Home
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2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.
The family child care home to be lacking a fire extinguisher in working condition with a minimum weight of 5 pounds. Correction: The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five 5 pounds. Correct by 5/26/26. Document compliance by 6/26/26. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Licensing Specialist reviewed 7 child files and observed 2 children to have expired statements of health. Correction: Within thirty 30 days after admission, and within thirty 30 days following the expiration date, the parents or guardians 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. Correct by 6/26/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/26/26. Correct by 06/26/2026
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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 Jun 26, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 as described in CDPHE regulations 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 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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
Licensing Specialist reviewed 7 child files and observed 1 child to be missing documentation of immunization status. Correction: Obtain documentation of immunization status. Correct by 5/26/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/26/26. Correct by 05/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed the Provider's File and observed the Department-approved training in standard precautions was expired, The certificate on file was dated: 8/25/2023 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training in standard precautions. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
Reviewed eight (8) children files and observed two (2) files to have an expired health statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain a health statement signed and dated by a health care provider for two (2) children. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
In three (3) unlocked kitchen drawers, screws, small batteries, and push pins posing a safety hazard. Correction: All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. The Provider corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by removing screws, small batteries, and push pins form the drawer and placing the items in a place where the children cannot access. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.B.1.a · All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.
The sliding equipment higher than eighteen (18) inches had a resilient surface of two (2) inches. Correction: All climbing equipment, sliding equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have a resilient surface of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.