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1144 Lake Avenue, Berthoud CO 80513 · License #1778943 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
No fire drills for Feb, June and no tornado drills for March, April, June, Sep, Oct were documented Correction: Emergency drills must be conducted according to rule, correct immediately 12/19/25. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
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Reviewed 10 child files and observed 5 children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 1/19/26. Correct by 01/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 10 child files and observed one child to be missing sunscreen permission form. Correction: Obtain sunscreen permission form for child, correct immediately 12/19/25. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
An unlocked drawer in the Twaddler B room to have plastic bags accessible to children. Correction: Plastic bags must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 12/19/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director locked the drawer. No response is required. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.S.1 · In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Books and pictures
No books available for children to access in the Twaddler B room. Correction: Books must be easily accessible to children, correct immediately 12/19/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved books making them accessible. No response is required. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A cord plugged into an outlet and not plugged into a device, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 12/19/25. *Corrected at time of inspection,
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
Several rooms to have cots/mats less than 2 feet apart during rest time. Correction: Cots/mats must be spaced at least 2 feet apart, correct immediately 10/8/25. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.C.2 · Toddlers must be sitting when eating or drinking.
A toddler to be laying down on a mat with a bottle. Correction: Toddlers must be sitting when drinking, correct immediately 10/8/25. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Lisa G to be the Assistant Director and missing the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training for staff, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Jacque M (Director) to have an expired CDPHE approved immunization course. Correction: Obtain the CDPHE approved immunization course, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 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 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 11 child files and observed one child to be missing and one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 11 child files and observed 2 children to be missing sunscreen authorization. Correction: Obtain sunscreen authorization forms for children, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: ratio. 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;
In the Preppers classroom a package of diapers and loose diapers in an unlocked lower cabinet. Correction: Diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 1/8/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved diapers to a locked cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Lori R to be missing a full staff file. Correction: Obtain a full staff file for staff member, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 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.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Lisa G to be missing a CPR/First Aid module/training. Correction: Obtain a department approved CPR/First Aid module training for staff, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Lisa G to be the Assistant Director and to be missing the department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training for staff, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Serenity H and Lori R. to be missing a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. Correction: Obtain statement from staff clearly defining child abuse and neglect, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
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 27 staff files and observed 19 staff to be missing a department approved child development training. Correction: Obtain department approved child development training for staff, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
No fire drills for Nov or Dec 2024, no tornado drills March and April 2024 and only 2 lock down drills for 2024. Correction: Drills must be completed according to rule, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ of children.
No staff to have current CPR/First Aid training in the Preppers (toddler) room. Correction: There must be at least one staff member with current cpr/first aid training in the room at all times, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Jacque to have an expired department approved safe sleep training. Correction: Obtain a current department approved safe sleep training, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 27 staff files and observed Brea C to be missing a department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Ashley H, Caroline T and Kim W to have expired department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Obtain department approved training about child abuse prevention, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.d · The infant program staff aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an infant early childhood teacher.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed Emma W and Lashawn A to be missing an 8 hour infant orientation. Correction: Obtain an 8 hour infant orientation for staff, correct immediately 1/8/25. Correct by 01/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 Kourtney B (DOH 9.19.24) to be missing a health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for staff, correct by 2/8/25. Correct by 02/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Lisa G. Kim W and Brea C to be missing a child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS). 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 (TRAILS) for staff members with written response to Specialist prior to the issuance of the license. Correct by 01/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 7 staff files and observed Lisa C and Brea C to be missing FBI letters and Lisa C to be missing a CBI letter. 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 (FBI) for staff members with written response to Specialist. prior to the issuance of the license. Correct by 01/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.