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3700 Canfield St, Boulder CO 80301 · License #1716170 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified that both Infant 2 classroom staff had completed infant safe sleep training in 9/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. **Corrected at time of visit - CH1 was returned to a safe sleep environment on 10/30/25.** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.11 · Swaddling of infants must only be allowed with a health care plan completed and signed by the child’s health care provider. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
In the Infant 1 classroom, observed two infants under 12 months old (one was asleep) wearing sleep sacks that are designed to swaddle the infant. The infants were not observed to have their arms restricted. In the Infant 2 classroom, observed one sleeping infant under 12 months old wearing a "star" sleep sack that had enclosed arms and appeared to restrict arm movement. Correction: Ensure swaddling of infants or use of sleep restrictive sleep sacks are used only with a current health care plan. **Corrected at the time of visit. The sleep sacks were removed from the classroom.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
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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 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
Reviewed five health care plans and associated medications and identified one health care plan was not signed by the parents. Correction: Ensure the health care plan is signed by the parents/guardians. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
In the Toddler 1 classroom, observed thirteen toddlers between 14 months and 23 months old with three teachers. The group size for this age group is ten toddlers. Correction: Ensure maximum group size is followed at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. Three toddlers were moved to the Toddler 2 classroom, bringing the group size to ten toddlers in Toddler 1.** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
Reviewed twelve staff files and identified SM1's file to be missing documentation of a current CDPHE immunization course. SM1 is responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records. Correction: Obtain documentation of current CDPHE immunization course for SM1. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 11/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed twelve staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a Trails clearance letter completed within the last five years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of Trails clearance letter for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 twelve staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a CBI and FBI letter tied to the correct license number. SM2 is not currently listed in the provider's list of workers. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age 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.
On the preschool playground, observed two chairs and several wooden blocks within six feet of the climber. Correction: Ensure the climber has a six foot use zone surrounding the equipment. **Corrected at the time of visit. The chairs and blocks were removed from the use zone.** No response required. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.231.A.6.a · In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.
In Infants 1 classroom, observed crib area to not be separated from the activities area by a sturdy divider. Correction: The sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities. Correct and respond with statement of compliance by 12/8/24. Correct by 12/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
During walk-through, the following hazardous items were observed (including but not limited to): - In Toddler 2 classroom: open paint cans, metal roller handles and rollers, an open worker's backpack containing painting tools, large cardboard box filled with trash/debris, tubes of caulk; - In 1st and 2nd floor hallways: large open black plastic trash bags containing trash/debris, metal folding ladders, paint cans, caulk gun; - In front office/entry areas: paint buckets, large open black plastic trash bags containing trash/debris; and, - In Toddler 2 classroom: stacked cardboard boxes, 1 razor blade in unsecured drawer. Correction: All hazardous items and items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct and respond with statement of compliance by 12/8/24. Correct by 12/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed Director Jesse's file to be missing documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Safety) training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Safety) training for all staff, prior to working with children. Correct and respond with statement of compliance by 12/8/24. Correct by 12/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
In Toddler 1, observed Aide Leanne alone with 7 toddlers, 4 of whom were awake. The ratio for children under 24 months is 1 staff member to 5 toddlers. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ In Toddler 2, observed ECT Jackie alone with 11 toddlers, all of whom were asleep. The ratio for children 24 months to 36 months is 1 staff member to 7 toddlers. Correction: Ensure the program is operating within required staff to child ratios. Rule 2.217.A.10.a only applies to preschool classrooms. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/29/24. Correct by 05/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
During nap time, observed 11 children in Toddler 2. The licensed room capacity is 10 children. Correction: Ensure the licensed room capacity is not exceeded at any time. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/29/24. Correct by 05/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
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.
Observed Aide Leanne alone with 7 toddlers, 4 of whom were awake. Correction: Ensure an ECT is supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/29/24. Correct by 05/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.