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5465 Pennsylvania AVE, Boulder CO 80303 · License #1524619 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.524.A.4.a · All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.
Several areas of resilient surface (wood chips) throughout use zones of swings, slides and climbing structures over 18" in height lacking at least 6" resilient surface. Observed children playing on the climbing structure at the time of visit. Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor climbing equipment over 18" must have at least 6" resilient surface througout use zones. Corrected at the time of visit. Children were asked to not use any climbing structures with fall height over 18" until it can be verified that the required amount of resilient surface is maintained throughout use zone and not partly frozen. Document plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.118.C.3 · If, after the Department approves a hardship appeal or materials waiver request, the applicant or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ licensee violates the terms and conditions described in the approved alternate compliance plan, approved safety policy, or official decision letter, the Department’s approval will immediately be rescinded and considered null and void. For purposes of this provision, any injuries, accidents, or founded complaints or investigations related to the appealed or waived licensing rule constitute a violation.
Reviewed approved waiver decision letter posted next to license and identified it noted at least 12" resilient material (wood chips) is required throughout use zone of climber with fall height over 6' and observed areas of resilient surface 6-9" in severals areas of use zone which appeared to be partly frozen at the time of visit while children were using the equipment. Correction: Immediately ensure if the State Department approves hardship waiver request the conditions of the official decision are followed prior to use of playground equipment with fall height over 6'. If the applicant or licensee violates the terms and conditions described in the approved alternate compliance plan, approved safety policy, or official decision letter, the State Department’s approval may be immediately rescinded and considered null and void. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 02/23/2026
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Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.5.a · Climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.
Several rubber tires and metal pots and pans within 6' use zone of climbing structure and slide while children were playing on the climbing equipment. Correction: Immediately ensure climbing equipment has at least a 6' use zone surrounding the equipment. Corrected at the time of visit. All items within 6' use zone were removed from areas. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.118.C.3 · If, after the Department approves a hardship appeal or materials waiver request, the applicant or licensee violates the terms and conditions described in the approved alternate compliance plan, approved safety policy, or official decision letter, the Department’s approval will immediately be rescinded and considered null and void. For purposes of this provision, any injuries, accidents, or founded complaints or investigations related to the appealed or waived licensing rule constitute a violation.
Reviewed approved waiver decision letter posted next to license and identified it noted at least 12" resilient material (mulch) required throughout use zone of climber with fall height over 6'. Correction: Immediately ensure the State Department approves a new hardship appeal waiver request prior to use of playground equipment with fall height over 6'. If the applicant or licensee violates the terms and conditions described in the approved alternate compliance plan, approved safety policy, or official decision letter, the State Department’s approval will immediately be rescinded and considered null and void. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ extinguishers and fire alarms
Reviewed 2 staff files and identified both lacking verificaiton they have been trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extingusishers. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff have been trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.522.C · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.
Large paper cutters in the top and bottom work spaces adjacent Great Room and accessible to children, posing potential hazards. Correction: Immediately ensure indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy safe and free of hazards. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.522.D.5 · The building based school-age child care center must provide access to an outdoor play area. The outdoor play area may be a city park or public school ground. The play area must meet the following requirements: All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.
Approximately 4" of resilient material in use zone of two swings on the school-age playground. Correction: Immediately ensure equipment is made inaccessible to children until facility can ensure at least 6" resilient material is maintained throughout use zone. Document correction in written response. Correct by 03/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Great Room lacking staff-to-child ratio posting. Correction: Immediately ensure in all licensed classrooms the staff-to-child ratio and room capacity are posted. Corrected at the time of visit. Additional posting was made that noted staff-to-child ratio is 1:15. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 03/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.