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3340 Dartmouth AVE, Boulder CO 80305 · License #1689832 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Cleaning supplies, including a bottle of bleach, window cleaner, toilet cleaner and dish soap, all labeled "keep out of reach of children," in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, accessible to children within the Practical Life classroom. Correction: Ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Director immediately locked the cabinet, making the items inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Two apple slicers in an unlocked cabinet beneath the window, accessible to children within the Practical Life classroom. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools and instruments are inaccessible to children at all times. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Director immediately locked the cabinet, making the apple slicers inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A roll of large plastic trash bags in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, accessible to children within the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Practical Life classroom. Correction: Ensure all loose plastic bags are inaccessible to children at all times. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Director immediately locked the cabinet, making the plastic bags inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/04/2026
Disposition: Founded
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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 Feb 4, 2026
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.
Reviewed program's files and observed program lacking documentation of fire drills being conducted during the months of October - December 2025, and lacking documentation of a lock down drill being conducted between April 1st and August 8th, 2025 and the program was providing care during the summer months. Correction: Ensure all required drills are completed within the required time frames and documentation of each drill is maintained for at least (12) months. Document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Identified through staff statements that when more than 20 mixed age preschool children are in attendance, children are not separated into distinct groups, thereby exceeding the maximum group size of 20 children for this age group. Correction: Ensure the maximum group size for children is maintained according to the ages of the children within the group. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/3/2025. Correct by 10/27/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.D · The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Julie R. lacking documentation of a Trails clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Julie R. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for Julie R. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Sunny M. lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions. Correction: Immediately (2/26/2025) ensure the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff, to include Sunny M. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Sunny M., who was working with children under the age of 3, lacking a current Department-approved training certificate for the prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. Correction: Immediately (2/26/2025) ensure the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for all staff who work with children less than 3 years of age, to include Sunny M. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Sunny M. lacking documentation of the Department-approved training regarding child abuse prevention. Correction: Immediately (2/26/2025) ensure the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the child abuse prevention training for all staff, to include Sunny M. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Staples throughout the Practical Life classroom accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. Correction: Immediately (4/3/2024) ensure that all staples are made inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
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.
Reviewed program's files and observed program lacking documentation of a quarterly lock down drill completed in March 2024. Correction: Immediately (4/3/2024) ensure that all drills to include lockdown are conducted and documented with the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.