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Home › CO › Avon › Prater Lane Play School
137 Benchmark Road, Avon CO 81620 · License #72844 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.134.A · All child care providers must have a written plan for: evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. The plan must be updated as changes occur and reviewed annually. All employees of a child care provider must also be annually trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children, and retrained as changes occur. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence of staff receiving annual training on site specific emergency plans in 7 of the 16 staff files reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain current documentation of site specific emergency plans training in personnel files. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.
Identified through discussion with the Director, on 8/4/25, the daily written sign in/out sheets parents used to sign children in/out daily where replaced with electronic sign in/out by staff members only through "Brightwheel". Observed no evidence of parent's signature or unique identifier used to capture the time when the child arrived at and left the center each day since 8/4/25. Correction: Immediately ensure to obtain and maintain for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center and the parent/guardian's signature or other unique identifier. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 08/21/2025
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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 Aug 21, 2025
Category: transportation. 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.
One staff member's Standard Precautions training expired on 8/16/25. Observed no evidence of this staff member renewing this training annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training in personnel file. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
One staff member's First Aid/CPR certification is not Department approved. Identified this staff member has been employed longer than 30 calendar days. Observed no evidence of this staff member completing Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 09/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · 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 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.
No evidence of one staff member, who has been employed longer than 90 calendar days, completing Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 09/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.3 · The monthly consultation must be conducted on-site at least quarterly or more frequently as required by the Child Care Health Consultant. Teleconsultations are allowed for the remaining months.
Identified through discussion with the Director, the Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) conducts on-site monthly consultations, however the CCHC did not provide a consultation in June 2025. Correction: Ensure monthly consultations with the CCHC occur and maintain documentation of monthly consultations.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.
The Child Care Health Consultant's (CCHC) immunization training expired on 11/12/24. Observed no evidence of CCHC renewing this training annually. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct by 09/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Identified through discussion with staff, staff are using "Brightwheel" to note the arrival and departure times of each child in care. Staff also conduct head counts frequently throughout the day, however staff are not completing written or electronic attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correction: Immediately ensure staff members complete written or electronic attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
One staff member's prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training expired on 6/13/25. Observed no evidence of this staff member renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training in personnel file. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 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.
One staff member's child abuse training expired on 8/16/25. Observed no evidence of this staff member renewing this training annually. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel file. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
One staff member's FBI clearance letter was dated 8/19/2020. Observed no evidence of a current (dated within the past five years) FBI clearance letter in this staff member's file. Identified this staff member has an appointment to complete digital fingerprinting next week. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
No evidence of a medical statement signed and dated by a physician in three of the staff files reviewed. Identified these three staff members have been employed longer than 30 calendar days. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel files. Correct by 09/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.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.
The Young Toddler Room's Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) left the facility to take a break during nap time leaving an unqualified assistant/aide alone to supervise four napping toddlers in this classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure at least one qualified ECT supervises each group of children at all times unless otherwise specified in rules. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.606.B · At any time the swimming area is open, there must be an individual with a current Red Cross lifeguard training certificate or equivalent training certificate from a nationally recognized organization present at the swimming area for each thirty (30) children in the water. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Identified through discussion with staff, the PreK children swam in a nearby lake during the summer months without an individual with lifeguard certification present. Correction: Immediately ensure at any time children in care swim in nearby lake that an individual with current lifeguard certification is present. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 08/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.134.A · All child care providers must have a written plan for: evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. The plan must be updated as changes occur and reviewed annually. All employees of a child care provider must also be annually trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children, and retrained as changes occur.
Reviewed 15 staff files. Observed no evidence of staff who were hired prior to June 2023 being retrained on the provider's written emergency evacuation plan annually. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are annually trained on the site specific emergency evacuation plan annually and retrained as changes occur. Maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Correct by 09/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
M.C.'s TRAILs clearance letter dated 8/12/19. Observed no evidence of a current (dated within the last five years) TRAILs clearance letter in M.C.'s file. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification M.C. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of M.C.'s current TRAILS Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
L.C.'s FBI clearance letter dated 8/8/19, and C.M.'s FBI clearance letter dated 8/7/19. Observed no evidence of a current (dated within the last five years) FBI clearance letter in L.C.'s and C.M.'s files. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification L.C. and C.M. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of L.C.'s and C.M.'s current FBI Clearance Letters with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.C.7 · All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must complete the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child Care Health Consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
Identified the Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) was hired on 7/21/22. Observed no evidence of CCHC completing the department-approved CCHC Introductory training course. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in CCHC's file. Correct by 11/24/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.