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Home › CO › Buena Vista › Shining Mountains Montessori School
343 US Highway 24, Buena Vista CO 81211 · License #1758926 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 six staff files and observed one staff file not having Trails abuse and neglect clearance submitted with in the time frame as required. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed six staff files and observed one staff file to be missing a signed abuse and neglect statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of signed abuse and neglect form and submit plan of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 10/02/2025
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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 2, 2025
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 within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 6 staff files. Observed Emily and Julie to be missing medical health statement signed and dated by health care provider. Correction: Obtain documentation for Emily and Julie and put in staff file. Correct by 12/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 6 staff files. Observed Lisa to have expired department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training and put in
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Identified Kirsten responsible for maintenance of child immunization records to be missing documentation of department approved immunization course. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved immunization course and put in staff file. Correct by 12/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:
Reviewed 6 staff files. Observed Emily, Kirsten, Lisa, and Coleen to have expired delegation. Correction: Obtain current delegation and put in staff files. Correct by 11/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.
Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file to be missing documentation of department approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course completion. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course completion and put in Health Consultant file. Correct by 2/2/2024. Correct by 02/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.
Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file to be missing documentation of department approved child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved child abuse prevention training and put into Health Consultant file. Correct by 2/2/2024. Correct by 02/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 5 staff files. Observed Assistant Director Kirsten to be missing documentation of department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training and put into staff file. Complete by 2/2/2024. Correct by 02/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 5 staff files. Observed Assistant Director Kirsten to be missing documentation of department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training and put into staff file. Complete by 2/2/2024. Correct by 02/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.