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Avon CO 81620 · License #1524948 · Home-based · Large Family Child Care Home
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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.
No evidence of a current medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider in 5 out of the 13 children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current medical statements in children's files. Correct by 11/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
No evidence of current written authorization for emergency medical care signed by parent in 3 out of the 13 children's files reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain current (annually updated) written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by parents. Correct by 10/03/2025
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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 Oct 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Provider's Medication Administration training expired on 2/15/25. Observed no evidence of Provider completing current Medication Administration training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion. Submit current training certificate to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Provider's Standard Precautions training expired on 12/26/24. Observed no evidence of Provider renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion. Submit current training certificate to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
Provider's child abuse training expired on 12/28/24. Observed no evidence of Provider renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion. Submit current training certificate to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
Provider's infant safe sleep training expired on 12/27/24. Observed no evidence of Provider renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion. Submit current training certificate to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
Provider's immunization training expired on 12/27/24. Observed no evidence of Provider renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion. Submit current training certificate to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.13.b · For family child care homes licensed after March 1, 2024, smoke alarms must be interconnected so that when one (1) alarm is activated all are activated.
Identified existing smoke alarms are not interconnected so that when one alarm is activated all are activated. Correction: Immediately ensure smoke alarms are interconnected so that when one alarm is activated all are activated. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.13 · All family child care homes must have smoke alarms installed in every bedroom licensed for care, in the immediate vicinity outside every bedroom, in every area used as a sleeping room, and at least one on each floor of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the house.
No evidence of a smoke alarm in all three bedrooms upstairs, where children nap. Observed one smoke alarm in the hallway of the upper floor. Correction: Immediately ensure smoke alarms are installed in every bedroom licensed for care, in the immediate vicinity outside every bedroom, in every area used as a sleeping room and at least one on each floor of the house. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
No evidence of provider completing a Department approved training regarding "Injury Prevention for Homes". Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion. Correct by 11/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
No evidence of provider completing the Department approved training "Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant". Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion. Correct by 11/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.B.12 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Storage, loss, damage, or theft of provider’s or child’s personal belongings; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed provider's policies and procedures "Enrollment Contract". Observed no evidence of a policy regarding storage, loss, damage or theft of provider's or child's personal belongings. Correction: Update "enrollment contract" to include a policy on the storage, loss, damage or theft of provider's or child's personal belongings. Submit updated policies to Licensing Specialist along with the final, written response. Correct by 11/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.B.2 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Authorization of parents or other designees to pick up children, including the policy for how the provider will respond to individuals not authorized by parent(s)/guardian(s) to pick up a child and if a parent arrives under the influence of a controlled substance;
Reviewed provider's policies and procedures "Enrollment Contract". Observed no evidence of a policy for how the provider will respond to individuals not authorized by parent to pick up child and if a parent arrives under the influence of a controlled substance. Correction: Update "enrollment contract" to include a policy for how the provider will respond to individuals not authorized by parent to pick up child and if a parent arrives under the influence of a controlled substance. Submit updated policies to Licensing Specialist along with the final, written response. Correct by 11/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.B.34 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Where a parent may obtain the official copy of these “Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes,” including the location on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website; and
Reviewed provider's policies and procedures "Enrollment Contract". Observed no evidence of a policy on where a parent may obtain the official copy of the Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes. Correction: Update "enrollment contract" to include a policy on where a parent may obtain the official copy of the Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes. Submit updated policies to Licensing Specialist along with the final, written
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.316.B.9 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Acceptance and notification of enrolled non-immunized or under-immunized children, including any children living in the licensed family child care home;
Reviewed provider's policies and procedures "Enrollment Contract". Observed no evidence of a policy on acceptance and notification of enrolled non-immunized or under-immunized children. Correction: Update "enrollment contract" to include a policy on acceptance and notification of enrolled non-immunized or under-immunized children. Correct by 11/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:
No evidence of parent written authorization for emergency medical care, field trips/excursions and sunscreen application in 2 out of the 12 children's files reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain written authorization for emergency medical care, field trips and sunscreen application from parent in children's files. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 dial/pointer of the one available fire extinguisher indicates "recharge". Correction: Immediately ensure there is at least one fire extinguisher, with a minimum weight of 5 pounds, in working condition at all times. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.41.A · At the time of enrollment, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardians(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and given authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
No evidence of parent signing a statement confirming receipt of provider's policies and procedures in two out of the eight children's files reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation in children's files. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.923.O · The 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. The fire extinguisher or identifying sign where the fire FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ extinguisher is located must be highly visible and easily accessible.
The dial/pointer of the one available fire extinguisher indicates "empty". Observed note on extinguisher states "discard/replace extinguisher if pointer shows empty". Correction: Immediately ensure there is at least one fire extinguisher in working condition at all times. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.1.c · At the time of admission each child's file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
No evidence of documentation of one child's immunization status or exemption. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation in child' file. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.B.1 · The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.
One child's file contained written authorization from parent for emergency medical care dated 4/28/22. Observed no evidence of parent re-authorizing this paperwork annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current written authorization for emergency medical care signed by child's parent. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.2 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child's current health statusmust be signed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.
Two of the child's health statements were not current based off the health care provider's indication of when next visit was due. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in children's files. Correct by 01/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.72.A.2 · All children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap under warm running water, when available, and dry with an individual use and/or single use disposable towel; before preparing and eating food; after toileting or diapering; after wiping his/her nose; whenever possible on field trips, at a park, or at another location away from the home; after handling animals, their toys, or food and water bowls; after contact with bodily fluids or secretions; and, any other time the hands become soiled or contaminated.
A child's hands were not washed after provider changed child's diaper. Correction: Immediately ensure all children's hands are thoroughly washed with soap and running water after toileting or diapering. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.