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435 W Main Street, Aspen CO 81611 · License #1749350 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
2 rolls of clear plastic trash bags and an open box of blue plastic trash bags on a low shelf in the toddler bathroom, accessible to children. Correction: Plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A spray bottle of Bleach cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the changing table in the preschool bathroom, accessible to children. Observed several packages of diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the preschool bathroom, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children". Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
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 5 staff files and observed SM-1 and SM-3 to be missing documentation of introduction to First Aid/ CPR module. Identified through staff files that SM-1 and SM-3 are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/ CPR. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/ CPR must complete the Department approved Introduction to First Aid/ CPR module. Complete the module and add to files. Correct by 11/27/2025
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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 Nov 27, 2025
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 5 staff files and observed SM-3, SM-4, and SM-5 to be missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Identified through files that SM-3. SM-4 and SM-5 have been employed for more than 30 days. Correction: Obtain medical statements signed and dated by a health care provider verifying they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position they have been hired for and add to files. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2025
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 5 staff files and observed SM-3 and SM-5 to be missing documentation of FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM-3 and SM-5 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.120.C.1.a · 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed SM-3, SM-4, and SM-5 to be missing documentation of TRAILS abuse and neglect clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM-3, SM-4, and SM-5 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS Clearance Letters) for SM-3, SM-4, and SM-5 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 2 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of a current health statement. The child is over 2 years to 7 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Pom-poms, small gems, and googley eyes used on a calendar display and on art displayed in the room posing potential choke hazard, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children less than years of age must not be a choke hazard. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 11/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
A stuffed Minnie Mouse doll labeled for children ages 3 years and older in the dramatic play area, a floor puzzle labeled for children ages 3 years and older on a low shelf in the classroom, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Observed a plastic caterpillar tunnel in the outdoor play area labeled for children ages 3 years and older, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Play equipment and materials must be approved for the children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities for both indoors and outdoors. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.211.B · Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.
At the time of inspection, documentation of full staff files were not available for review. Correction: Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.