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Home › CO › Boulder › Mountain Shadows Montessori School
4154 N 63rd ST, Boulder CO 80301 · License #67978 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
In the Hummingbirds classroom, observed a Pikler climber two feet in height without resilient surfacing, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure any climbing equipment 18 inches or higher has sufficient resilient surfacing in the use zone of the equipment. **Corrected at the time of visit. The climber was removed from the classroom.** No response required. Correct by 10/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.7 · Swings must have seats made of a flexible material and all "S" hooks must be secured.
Several "S" hooks at the top of the swings had gaps wider than the thickness of a dime. Correction: Ensure all "S" hooks are secured. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 9/11/25. Correct by 09/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Unfounded
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2.220.G.2 · When away from the classroom, staff assigned to supervise the child must carry the emergency medication.
In the Red Fox classroom, identified an emergency medication was being stored in the classroom while children were outside on the playground. Identified through staff statements this is not regular practice and it had been forgotten to transfer the medication to the emergency backpack. Correction: Ensure staff carry emergency medications when away from the classroom. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 9/11/25. Correct by 09/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 three health care plans and associated medications and identified one health care plan missing a starting date and an indicated dosage for the medication. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain a health care plan with all required components. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 9/11/25. Correct by 09/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 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 sixteen staff files and identified SM1's file containing a Trails clearance letter dated more than five years ago. 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 SM1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for SM1 with written response to Specialist by 9/11/25. Correct by 09/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 ten staff files and identified Kailynn's file (DOH: 7/2024) missing documentation of an out-of-state clearance letter. Kailynn has lived out-of-state in 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 Director Patricia has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of out-of-state clearance letter for Kailynn with written response to Specialist by 10/10/24. Correct by 10/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
Reviewed four health care plans and associated medications and identified one health care plan not signed by the parents. Identified one health care plan indicating two doses of emergency medication and only one dose was available on site. Correction: Obtain written parental consent and all indicated medications. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 10/10/24. Correct by 10/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 the Chickadees toddler room, SM1 left the room with one child leaving SM2 with seven children. The staff to child ratio for this classroom is 1:5. Correction: Ensure the required staff to child ratio is maintained at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit; the Director went into the classroom ensuring a 1:5 staff to child ratio.** No response required. Correct by 10/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.