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5061 E 160th Ave, Brighton CO 80602 · License #1520354 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In the 3's and 4's classrooms, the electrical cord for the light tables were loose and accessible to children creating a safety hazard. Correction: Immedately, indoor furnishings must be safe and free of hazards at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
In the Infant classroom, three crib sheets were too loose. No infants were sleeping in the cribs at the time of inspection. Correction: Immediately, crib mattresses must have a properly fitted sheet at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the loose sheets were removed and properly fitted sheets were put on the mattresses. No response needed. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.R · The center must have enough play materials and equipment so that at any one time each child for which the center is licensed for can be individually involved. Separate play rooms or separate interest centers must be provided for each category of equipment required for the program. A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available:
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In the 1's classroom, there were not enough materials for the children enrolled to be individually involved in play. Correction: Immediately, the classroom must have enough materials from the required categories for each child enrolled to be individually involved. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
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.
In the 3's classroom, a staff personal bags were in a low, unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, staff personal bags and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the assistant director placed a child safety lock on the cabinet making the staff personal bags inaccessible. No response needed. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
In the 4's classroom, two electrical outlets that were accessible to children were lacking protective covers. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the assistant director put protective covers on the outlets. No response needed. Correct by 05/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Danyelle R. and Jensen S. to be missing a TRAILS background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Danyelle R. and Jensen S. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members Danyelle R. and Jensen S. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 7/16/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/16/25. Correct by 07/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
A power strip, accessible to children, next to the fridge in the entrance to the Todd's 1 classroom to have 5 exposed outlets. Correction: In rooms used by children all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct by 7/16/25. Staff added protective covers to the outlets while the Licensing Specialist was present. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 07/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Reviewed 4 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain a current annual health statement completed by a health care provider. Correct by 8/16/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/16/25. Correct by 08/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
A dome climber to lack a 6 foot use zone around the equipment on the preschool playground. Correction: Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 7/16/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/16/25. Correct by 07/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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:
Dawn H to be missing a staff file. Correction: Obtain completed file for staff, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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:
A health care plan for a child to be expired. Correction: Obtain current health care plan for child, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.
Antihistamine to be missing from required medication on a child's health care plan. Correction: Obtain all medications on the child's health care plan, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
The 'S' hooks on the top of the swings to be open. A broken storage box on the preschool playground. Items posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Outdoor materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Peeling paint on the window sill in room 104. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Dawn H 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 member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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 11 staff files and observed Dawn H to be missing a CBI and FBI letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 extinguishers and fire alarms
All staff to be missing a training on fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Obtain training on fire extinguishers and alarms for staff, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.
An epipen in the Toddler room to be missing a pharmacy label. Correction: Obtain pharmacy label, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Casi W and Leah M to be employed longer than 30 days and missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain health statements for staff, correct by 9/27/24. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
All staff to be missing statements they have been trained on center's medication policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have been trained on center's medication policies and procedures, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 11 staff files and observed Tobbi M to have an expired department approved safe sleep training. Correction: Obtain current department approved safe sleep training for staff, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 11 staff files and observed Torrie M, Peyten F, Dawn H and Leah M to be missing a department approved child abuse training. Correction: Obtain a department approved child abuse training for staff, correct by 9/27/24. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Torri M to have an expired CDPHE approved immunization coures. Correction: Obtain current CDPHE approved immunization course for staff, correct by 9/27/24. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Peyten F, Laura Q, and Casi W to be missing ECT qualfications and to be working as ECT staff. Correction: Obtain ECT qualfications for staff, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 6 child files and observed one child to have immunizations not on a CDPHE approved form. Correction: Obtain immunizations on a CDPHE approved form, correct immediately 8/27/24. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
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 6 child files and observed 3 children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 9/27/24. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed Tobbi M. to be missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ training. Previous training expired 9/6/23. Correction: Obtain documentation of current required training and send a copy to specialist with written response. Correct immediately and prior to approval of license. Correct by 09/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.