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219 Orchard, Canon City CO 81212 · License #1627642 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Carol H., did not have a CBI clearance letter, and was hired 2/26/2024. Carol H., was working with Megan H., who was missing 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 Carol H., have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of a CBI Clearance Letter for staff member Carol H., with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.5 · For the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain documentation from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies that the Registered Nurse or the Medical Doctor’s licensure is in good standing. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The licensure for the CCHC was expired. Correction: The center must maintain documentation of the CCHC licensure in good standing. Correct by 10/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Carol H., did not have a completed emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Prior to working with children all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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
Michelle., Carol H., ad Megan H., did not have a sign off indicating they have been trained in fire extinguisher safety. Correction: Staff must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Carol H., and Megan H., were missing their initial health statement signed and dated by a health care professional. Correction: Staff must obtain a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional within thirty (30) days of hire. Correct by 10/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 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
Michelle J., Carol H., and Megan H., did not have a sign off indicating they had been trained on the center's medication adminstration policy. Correction: Prior to working with children staff must be trained on the center's policies and procedures for administering medication. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Carol H., and Alexis A., had not yet completed one (1) hour of child development training. Correction: Staff must complete at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Correct by 10/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.G.1 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher.
Megan H., was being utilized as an assistant for the first two (2) hours of the day, however she only meets the requirements for being an aide. Correction: Staff aides must work under the direct supervision of a director or early childhood teacher. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Alexis A., was working alone in Preschool without a TRAILS clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Alexis A. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Alexis A., with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
The CCHC had not yet completed the Department-approved child care health consultant Introductory training course. Correction: The CCHC must complete a Department-approved child care health consultant introductory course within six (6) months of hire. Correct by 10/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ assigned the responsibility to supervise
Alexis A. walked out of the threshold of the Preschool classroom to bring dishes to the kitchen, leaving her class unattended. Alexis A., also was observed sitting on the step of the preschool classroom with her back to 3 children playing in the upper level of the classroom. Upon arrival Carol H., was out of her classroom assisting licensing leaving Megan H., alone, who is aide qualified. Correction: Children must be under the direct supervision of a qualified adult at all times. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
The program does not complete written periodic attendance in any of their classrooms. Correction: Written periodic attendance must be completed throughout the day. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Expo marker lids were accessible to children under 3 years of age in the transition classroom. Correction: Material parts must not pose a choking hazard in rooms for children under three (3) years of age. Corrected at the time of visit by Carol H. moving the expo markers out of reach of children. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
A hose was laying across the toddler playground that could pose as a tripping hazard. Correction: Outdoor areas must be kept safe and free from hazard. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.E · Children must wear helmets when riding scooters, bicycling, skateboarding, or rollerblading. The FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ helmet must be removed after the activity. Motorized riding toys are not permitted.
The program had two (2) two, wheel strider bikes on the preschool classroom but did not have helmets. Correction: Children must wear helmets when riding bicycles. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Three (3) out of eleven (11) child files had expired authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Parents must reauthorization permission for emergency medical care annually for their enrolled child. Correct by 10/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.56.C · . At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children’s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.
The procedures, address and phone numbers for filing a complaint were not posted at the center. Correction: Immediately ensure that at all times during operating hours the procedures for filing a complaint are posted for parents to be able to see. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training
Alexis A. had not yet completed Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Immediately ensure that approving fire inspections are obtained every two (2) years. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D.5 · Every five (5) years requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by resubmitting a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee to CBI for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Michelle J. has not yet obtained an FBI clearance letter, her last clearance was dated 5/13/2013. Correction: Immediately ensure 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. Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Michelle J. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once Michelle J. has completed the fingerprinting process. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.34.A · . Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Program had an expired fire inspection. Correction: Immediately ensure that approving fire inspections are obtained every two (2) years. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.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.
Sharla P. had been employed since 3/20/2023 and had not yet obtained a signed health statement from a health care provider. Correction: Ensure that within thirty (30) days of hire staff obtain a health statement from a health care provider. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Sharla P. had an expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately ensure annually staff complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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
During the course of the inspection Alexis A.,stepped out near the front door, and another time into the Transitional room leaving the aide Anastasia B., alone with fifteen (15) children. Correction: Immediately ensure that the staff to child ratio of one teacher to ten children is being followed at all times in the preschool classroom. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved Medication Administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
The program stated they completed delegation in July 2023 but had not yet obtained documentation of delegation from the CCHC. Correction: Immediately ensure there is at least one (1) staff member with current Medication Administration training and annual delegation. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
During the course of the inspection Alexis A., the qualified and fully background checked employee in the room stepped out near the front door, and another time into the Transitional room leaving the aide Anastasia B., alone. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are directly supervised by a qualified adult at all times. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
A broken orange door on a play structure was observed with sharp pieces were the crack was,, a wooden ladder to get up to the slides had chipped wood and peeling paint and two (2) tricycles with broken seats exposing sharp edges were observed on the Preschool playground. A fishnet like ground cover that is supposed to be underneath the grass was exposed on the Toddler playground, potentially causing a hazard to children on the playground. Correction: Immediately ensure that all outdoor play areas are kept safe and free of hazardous materials. Provide statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.