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81 Max Dr, Castle Pines CO 80108 · License #1761413 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Teacher scissors in unlatched drawer accessible to children in Inventors classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that sharp instruments are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.6 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: All information from background checks as required in the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities” rule sections 2.120 and 2.121.
Reviewed 13 staff member files, 1 file lacking documentation of TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of all background check clearance letters. Submit statement of compliance and copy of TRAILS clearance letter for staff member. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
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Reviewed 13 staff member files, 3 lacking documentation of health care provider statement and 5 lacking documentation of annual self-reported health histories. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of a statement from a health care provider and annual self-reported health histories. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 13 staff member files, 3 staff members lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 13 staff member files, 2 staff members working with children under 12 months lacking documentation of current safe sleep training. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files, ensure that all staff members working with children under 12 months have documentation of current safe sleep training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 13 staff member files, 2 staff members working with children less than 3 years of age lacking documentation of current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately review all staff member files, ensure that all staff members working with children less than 3 years of age have documentation of current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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 13 staff member files, 3 staff members lacking documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files, ensure that all staff members have documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through video and staff member statement that SM1 grabbed CH1 and CH2 by the arm and pushed CH3 by their foot. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are not subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation or threats.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Identified through staff member statement that CH1 did put a plunger that was accessible in the bathroom on their head. Correction: Immediately ensure that the plungers are not accessible to children **Corrected at the time of the visit. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 2 staff member files, 2 files with staff members that have lived out of state lacking out of state clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check clearance letters for staff members with statement of compliance. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Cleaning products on the changing table accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
Incorrect capacity posted in Experimentors and Explorers classrooms. Correction: Immediately update capacity to reflect the licensed capacity. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 15 staff member files, 2 staff member lacking documentation of a health statement from a health care provider. (Ashley P., Ipsita S.) Correction: Review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of a health statement from a health care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 15 staff member files, 2 staff members lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. (Erin W., Ekta G.) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance and copy of certificates for staff members listed. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 15 staff member files, 3 staff members lacking documentation of current safe sleep training. (Erin W., Ekta G. Ipsita S.) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of current safe sleep training. Submit statement of compliance and copy of certificates for staff members listed. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
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 15 staff member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of current child abuse prevention training. (Ipsita S.) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of current child abuse
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Reviewed 9 child files, 3 files lacking documentation of immunization status. Correction: Immediately review all child files and ensure that all have documentation of immunization status. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Bottle of Zyrtec sitting on front desk is accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that all medications are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.4.b · Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.
Sleeping mats in Creators 3 classroom are torn. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that all sleeping mats are in good repair. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.6 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: All information from background checks as required in the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities” rule sections 2.120 and 2.121.
One staff member having gone through the background check process lacking documentation of background check clearance letters. (Ipsita S.) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of all background check clearance letters. Submit statement of compliance and copy of all background check clearance letters for staff member listed. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
One staff member acting as an Early Childhood Teacher has a credential that expired 5/20/25. (Ipsita S.) Correction: Immediately ensure that there is a staff member with documentation of current qualifications with each group of children. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.K.3 · Evacuation equipment must: Be ready for use; and
Evacuation cribs not ready for use in the Infant classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that evacuation cribs are ready for use. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Dayquil medication accessible to children on shelf in Experimenters classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all medication is inaccessible to children. **Corrected at the time of the visit. No response required. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Snow melt labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked closet in hallway. Aloe vera labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on the counter top in the Inventors classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach of children are inaccessible to children at all times.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through statements from RP2 and RP3 that SM1 was observed on two separate occasions pushing a child by their forehead with an open hand to stop them from continuing to move forward. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are not subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.G · Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.
Identified through RP2 statement that SM1 would yell at the children when they weren't listening. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff members verbal comments are appropriate tone. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : RP1 stated that SM1 took treats away from children stating they were not listening. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.D · Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.
Identified through RP1 and RP1 statement that SM1 told children that they would not get treats for holiday party because they were not listening. Correction: Immediately ensure that guidance is not assiciated with food rest or toileting. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : RP1 stated that RP3 told them about a reportable incident they observed with SM1 after 1 week. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.
Identified through RP3 statement that they did not feel comfortable talking to the administrator on duty when they observed SM1 push CH1 on forehead. They did not report to the appropriate agency for approximately 1 week after the incident. Correction: Immediately ensure that possible abuse or neglect is immediately reported to the appropriate agency. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff files incomplete. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
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 4 staff member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of TRAILS clearance letter. (SM1) Staff member no longer employed by facility. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of TRAILS clearance letter. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 4 staff member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of a medical statement from a health care professional. (SM1) Staff member no longer employed by facility. Correction: Review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of a medical statement from a health care professional and self reported annual health histories. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. (RP3) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files, ensure that all have documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/23/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Child files incomplete. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 2 child files, 1 file having an expired health statement. Correction: Review all child files, ensure that all have documentation of current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/07/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.2 · 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:Parent(s)/guardian(s) names; home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers; employer name and work address; and, any special instructions as to how the parent(s)/guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the center;
One parent letter sent by the department regarding facilities license status was returned as not deliverable. Identified that paperwork in file was last reviewed in 2022. Correction: Immediately ensure that current address for parents is available at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 04/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through staff member statements that SM1 would raise their voice when upset with children, would say shaming comments when a child had a bathroom accident. Identified through director statement that SM1 is on administrative leave due to this behavior. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are not subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 04/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
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.
Identified through staff member statement that there was one morning in March where there were classrooms where staff to child ratio was not maintained. Identified through director that they had emailed licensing specialist regarding the situation on 3/7/25 due to staff illness. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 04/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 member statement that there was one morning in March where there were more children than maximum group size of 30. Identified through director that they had emailed licensing specialist regarding the situation on 3/7/25 due to staff illness. Correction: Immediately ensure that maximum group size is maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Diaper cream on changing table a accessible to children in Explorers Classroom Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 02/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Sharp teacher scissors in unlatched drawer in Inventor 1 Classroom accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that sharp items are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 02/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Teacher purse accessible on counter accessible to children in Innovators 1 Classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that teacher purses are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 02/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through staff member statements that CH1 stated that SM1 grabbed their arm. Staff members observed marks on CH1 arm. Correction: Immediately ensure that Children are not subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/22/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : RP states that SM1 will get in CH1 face and yell at them. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.A · Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.
Identified through staff member statements that SM1 would use a loud voice at times with the children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that staff members use appropriate voice tone with children at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/22/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 2 staff member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of CBI clearance letter. (Brianna M.) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of CBI clearance letters. Submit statement of compliance and copy of clearance letter for staff member listed. Correct by 01/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Sharp teacher scissors accessible to children on lower shelf of unlocked closet in Creators 2. Correction: Immediately ensure that hazardous items are inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit. No response required. Correct by 01/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Two window blinds in Innovators 1 classroom are broken with sharp edges. Correction: Immediately ensure that all furnishing are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in unlatched drawer in Creators 2 classroom. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Playground structure having ice at the end of the slides and in the use zone surrounding the equipment, children playing on equipment. Correction: Immediately ensure that climbing equipment does not have ice in use zone prior to it being used by children. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed name to face documents for 4 days in November. On 11/5/24 there were more than 8 children with 1 staff member from 8:20am until the second staff member arrived at 8:30am. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff to child ratio is maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 staff files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure that all have documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 10 children files, 3 files have expired emergency medical authorizations. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current emergency medical authorizations. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Cleaning products and sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" is accessible to children in the Innovators 2 classroom lower unlatched cabinet. Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Loose plastic bags are accessible to children in the Innovators 2 classroom lower unlatched cabinet. Correction: Immediately ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible to children at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
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.
Small cube manipulatives that could be a choke hazard accessible to children under 3 years of age in Explorers classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that choke hazards are not accessible to children under 3 years of age. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Toilet without tank lid having exposed sharp parts accessible to children in Explorers classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that the toilet is inaccessible to children until it is repaired. Submit statement of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.R.3 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.
Not enough books accessible to children in Explorers classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that there are a sufficient number of books accessible for the number of children the room is licensed for. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
No staff member has documentation of current immunization training. Correction: Immediately ensure that the staff member responsible for child files has documentation of current immunization training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 10 children files, 1 file lacking documentation of immunization status. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of immunization status. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 10 children files, 7 files lacking documentation of current health statement. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 staff files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure that all have documentation of current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
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 staff files, 2 staff members lacking documentation of current child abuse training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure that all have documentation of current child abuse training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Director and assistant director lacking documentation of introduction to child care health consultant training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of introduction to child care health consultant training for director and assistant director. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed staff files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of child development training. Correction: Review all staff files and ensure that all have documentation of child development training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ facility or agency.
Reviewed staff files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of FBI clearance letter (Anitha) and 1 staff member lacking documentation of CBI clearance letter (Bri). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member listed have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI Clearance Letters for staff members listed with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.2 · 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: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.
Reviewed staff files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of TRAILS clearance letter (Shyann). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member listed have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member listed with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.235.C · A minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet must be provided for each fifteen (15) or fewer children.
At the time of the visit there were 2 of 11 child toilets broken or not working properly. With licensed capacity the facility must have 10 child toilets working properly at all times. Correction: Immediately ensure the appropriate number of child toilets are working properly at all times. Corrected at time of visit. No response required. Correct by 07/11/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.B.7 · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Medication accessible to children in an unlocked closet in the front desk area. Correction: Immediately ensure that medications are locked and inaccessible to children at all ties. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.R.3 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.
Insufficient amount of books in good conditions in Explorers classroom. Correction: Ensure that there are a sufficient number of books that are in good repair in each classroom. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.R.7 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music
Music materials not accessible to children in Innovators and Inventors classrooms. Correction: Ensure that there are music materials are accessible to children in all classrooms. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Toy bin on Preschool playground cracked with sharp edges. Gate on Toddler playground with mesh attachment with sharp edges. Correction: Immediately ensure that all equipment, materials and furnishings are free of hazards. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.36.A · The confidentiality of all staff and children's records must be maintained. See Section 7.701.6 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities.
Children's first and last names posted in Innovators 1 classroom. Correction: Ensure that children's first and last names are not posted. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · 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.
Reviewed 10 children files, 1 file having an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure that all have current emergency medical authorizations. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.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 10 children files, 1 file having an expired health statement. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.A.2.a · 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed 10 children files, 1 file lacking documentation of immunization status. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of immunization status. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
Dance class lacking a staff member with documentation of qualification of an ECT. Correction: Immediately ensure that there is a staff member qualified as an ECT with each group of children. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.D.1.a.1 · . Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
3 staff members lacking documentation of clearance of all required background checks and not working with a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. (Priya P., Erica L., Leslie L.) Correction: Immediately ensure that staff members that have not completely cleared all background checks are working with a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/26/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible in unlatched drawer in Creators 1 classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit. No response required. Correct by 10/26/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.F.2 · . 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.
Tornado drills not logged monthly March - current. Quarterly drills not completed. Correction: Immediately complete and log all required drills. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 09/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.D.4.c · A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.
5 children in Innovators classroom lacking fitted sheets during rest time. Correction: Immediately ensure that all children have a fitted sheet and a blanket for rest time. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 08/28/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.5.C.5.c · 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: Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions.
Child in the Dreamers 1 (Infant) classroom has a helmet, but does not have a health care plan from a medical professional. Correction: Immediately ensure that any child with medical equipment or adaptive device has a health care plan from a medical professional. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 08/28/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.