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9179 Kendrick St, Arvada CO 80007 · License #1743933 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Facility to be missing a current fire inspection report. Correction: The facility must obtain an approving fire inspection report every 2 years. Submit documenttaion with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 15 child files and identified one child to be missing a current medical statement and two children's medical statement not indicating when the next visit is required by the health care provider. Correction: The health statement must be current and must include when the next visit is required. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/10/2025
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 Oct 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.C · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Three sunscreens not labeled with child's name last name in the Older Infant room, four sunscreens not labeled with children's name in the PreK 1 room, and one sunscreen not labeled with child's name in the Preschool 2 room. Correction: Sunscreens must be labeled with child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Two foam balls and 3 foam paddles ripped and not in a good condition on the PreK playground, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: All equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff member removed the damaged equipment from the playground. No response required. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 26 staff files and identified SM19 (DOH 6/2/25) to be missing the First Aid/CPR training and no First Aid/CPR certificate. Correction: Staff not required by rule to be First Aid/CPR certified must complete the Module. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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 26 staff files and identified SM6 (DOH 5/2/25) to be missing the child abuse prevention training. Correction: Staff must complete the training. Submit a documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.R.3 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.
only 2 books accessible to children in the Preschool 2 room. Correction: There must be enough materials for the children in care, correct immediately 10/17/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director added books. No response is required. Correct by 10/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 27 staff files and observed Alexa G. to have an expired first aid/CPR (9/16/24). Correction: All staff must complete first aid/CPR module or training. Correct by 10/24/24 Correct by 10/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
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 27 staff files and observed 1 staff member Abigail A. (DOH 8/19/24) to not have a health statement on file. Correction: All staff members must have a health statement. Correct by 10/24/24 Correct by 10/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
An epipen in Prek 2 room to be expired (6/24). Correction: Medication must be up to date and the expired medication must be disposed of, correct immediately 8/29/24. Correct by 08/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
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;
2 boxes containing diapers and wipes to be on the floor in the Early Preschool Room, accessible to children. Correction: Diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/25/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Manager put materials out of reach of children. No response is required. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
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 12 child files and observed 2 children to have expired emergency medical authorization forms. Correction: Obtain and update annually emergency medical authorization forms for children, correct immediately 7/25/24. Document compliance to specialist by 7/25/24. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
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 12 child files and observed one child to be enrolled over 30 days and missing a health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 8/25/24. Document compliance to specialist by 8/25/24. Correct by 08/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.129.A.3 · Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential.
Facility shared confidential information regarding a child in care. Correction: All information regarding children must be kept confidential, correct immediately 8/26/24. Correct by 08/26/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Loose cords from the air purifiers to the outlets in rooms Preschool 2 and EPS 2, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 4/5/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director taped up the cords. No response is required. Correct by 04/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 22 staff files and observed Lacey L. and Shaniah H. to be missing out of state check 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 (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed Stephanie B, Brittani A and Madison S to be missing the 2nd required signature on the standard precautions certificates. Correction: Obtain completed standard precautions training certificates for staff, correct immediately 2/23/24. Document compliance to specialist by 3/1/24. Correct by 02/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.2.a · In the infant program, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. An individual qualified as an infant early childhood teacher must be responsible during the remaining time.
Identified no Infant Program Supervisor on staff for the day. Correction: There must be an IPS on staff 60% of each day, correct immediately 2/23/24. Document compliance to specialist by 3/1/24. Correct by 02/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
A small magnet on a white board in the Younger Toddler room, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years must not pose a choking hazard, correct immediately 2/23/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Assistant Director removed the magnet from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 02/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 17 staff files, two files (Ashlee W. and Emily M.) are lacking the department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module or current CPR/First Aid training. Ashlee was hired on 5/9/2023, and Emily was hired on 8/1/2023. This is a direct violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. Correction: Review all staff members' files, and ensure all files have updated documentation of the department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module or current CPR/First Aid training. Correct by 12/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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, one file (Emily M.) is lacking the Department-approved training course: Introduction FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Emily was hired on 8/1/2023. This is a direct violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. Correction: Review all staff members' files, ensure all files have documentation of the Department-approved training course: introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance Correct by 12/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 17 staff members files, two files (Emily M. and Candice E.) are lacking documentations of the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Emily was hired on 8/1/2023 and Candice was hired on 6/5/2023. This is a direct violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. Correction: Review all staff members' files, and ensure all files have documentation of the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation to the Licensing Specialist with your written statement of compliance Correct by 12/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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.
Observed Ms. Candice to be one of the assigned staff members in the Older Infant classroom. Candice's file is lacking documentation of the department-approved safe sleep training. Candice was hired 6/5/2023. This is a direct FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. Correction: Immediately review all staff members' files, and ensure that files for all staff working with infants less than 12 months old have updated documentation of the department-approved safe sleep training. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance Correct by 11/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.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 17 staff files, one file (Kaitlyn T.) is lacking a medical statement signed and dated by a Health Care Provider. Kaitlyn was hired on 9/25/2023 Correction: Review all staff members' records, ensure all records have medical statements signed and dated by a Health Care Provider Correct by 12/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.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.
Observed Ms. Abby and Ms. Emily to be the assigned ECT qualified staff members in the Preschool Pathways classroom. Both Ms. Abby and Ms. Emily are lacking documentations of the ECT qualifications. This is a direct violation of stipulation "I" on the probationary license. Correction: Immediately (11/2/2023) ensure there is a qualified ECT supervising each group of children at all times. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance Correct by 11/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed 17 staff members' files, one file (Sarah S.) is lacking documentations of the FBI clearance letter. This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. Correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have documentation of FBI clearance letters. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct immediately Correct by 11/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed 4 containers and tubes of diaper rash cream in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Preschool 2 classroom. All items labeled "keep out of reach of children". This is a direct violation of stipulation "L" on the probationary license. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to children. Correct by 11/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.B.10 · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Observed an expired epipen in the Prek1 classroom. The experation date of the epipen was 9/2023. Correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correct immediately Correct by 11/02/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.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 left unsupervised inside the classroom during fire drill. This is a direct violation of stipulation "C" on the probationary license. Correction: Immediately ensure that all children are under direct supervision at all times. Correct by 11/02/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility did not report a reportable incident as required by regulation and statute - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.53.B · . Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency.
The facility failed to report to the county the lost child incident. This is a direct violation of stipulation "P" on the probationary license. Correction: any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency. Correct immediately Correct by 11/02/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility did not report a reportable incident to the department - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.52.B.1.d · . Within twenty four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty four (24) hours of a child's return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to The Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement, or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in Section 19-3-304, C.R.S.
The facility failed to report the lost child incident to The Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning. This is a direct violation of stipulation "R" on the probationary license. Correction: Within 24 hours, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility, the facility must report in writing to The Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.31.B.10 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries.
CH1 went home with bruises on their cheek. This incident wasn't reported to CH1's parents. Correction: The program's written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include the procedure of notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries. Correct immediately Correct by 11/02/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : CH1 was fed a food item that CH1 was allergic to - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.J · Closets, attics, basements, cellars, and furnace rooms must be kept free from accumulation of extraneous materials such as furnishings, newspapers, and magazines.
At the time of the visit observed a child's cot in front of the exit door in the PreK1 classroom. The child's cot was blocking the exit door of the room and can pose a safety hazard. Correction: All exit routes must be kept free from any materials. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the cot to a different area. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 09/25/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of the visit observed 2 sunscreen bottles and a container of diaper rash cream accessible to children on the plastic drawers in the girls' bathroom in the Preschool 1 classroom. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed all items and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 08/28/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.