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Home › CO › Arvada › Steele School For Early Learning
5030 Carr ST, Arvada CO 80002 · License #1641649 · Center · Child Care Center
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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:
Licensing Specialist reviewed 16 staff files and observed staff member #3 to have lived out of state and to be missing an out of state background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #3 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check for staff member #3 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Three pairs of adult scissors in an unlocked lower drawer, accessible to children, in the Preschool classroom. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff placed the 3 pairs of scissors in an upper locked cupboard, making them inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
One plastic slide on the Preschool playground to be over 18 inches in height and to be on surfacing with no resilient material. Correction: All climbing equipment eighteen 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff removed the slide from the playground while the Licensing Specialist was present. The slide was moved to a storage area. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
A power strip, accessible to children, in the Preschool classroom, with 4 missing outlet covers. Correction: In all rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff removed the power strip and the remaining wall outlets are safety outlets. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
The preschool playground climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher had a resilient surfacing to be three (3) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: All climbing 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. The facility's owner corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by adding resilient surface of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed twenty (20) staff files and observed Emma H., Emily G., and Kyle L., files to be missing a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, Correction: Obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider for Emma H., Emily G., and Kyle L., Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 09/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed twenty (20) staff files and observed Emma H. file to be missing a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Obtain a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness for Emma H. Correct by 08/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 twenty (20) staff files and observed Emily G file to be missing at least one (1) hour of child development training. Emily G hire date: 9/20/2023 Correction: Obtain at least one (1) hour of child development training for Emily G. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 eight (8) staff files and observed Mirela S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Mirela S. hire date was 6/10/2023. Correction: Obtain a State Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module for Mirela S. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
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 eight (8) staff files and observed Mirela S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Mirela S. hire date was 6/10/2023. Correction: Obtain the Department-approved training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs for Mirela S. Send verification with written response. Correct by 10/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
The Preschool playground climbing equipments was higher than eighteen (18) inches, and the resilient surfacing was less than one (1) inch in the use zone surrounding the equipments. Correction: All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in he use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The preschool playground orange double slides and green slides had an opening on top of the equipments, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 eight (8) staff files and observed Mirela S.'s file to be missing the Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Mirela S. hire date was 6/10/2023. Correction: Obtain the Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for Mirela S. Send verification with written response. Correct by 10/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed Mirela S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head trauma training. Mirela S. hire date was 6/10/2023. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head trauma training for Mirela S. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.