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Home › CO › Castle Rock › STEM Child Care, Inc.
4981 Metzler Way, Castle Rock CO 80108 · License #1720374 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.E · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.
Two medications for one child lacking documentation of current medication authorization. Correction: Immediately ensure that all medication authorizations are current. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed drill log for 2025, only 2 fire drills and 2 emergency drills logged for the year. Drills have been completed for January 2026. Correction: Immediately ensure that all drills are completed as required. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.R.3 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.
Insufficient books in good repair in Two 1/2 year old classroom. Correction: Ensure that there are sufficient books in good repair in all classrooms. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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;
Reviewed 9 child files, 1 file lacking documentation of current emergency medical authorization. Correction: Immediately review all child files and ensure that all have documentation of current emergency medical authorization. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 9 child files, 1 file lacking documentation of a health statement from a health care provider. Correction: Review all child files, ensure that all have documentation of a health statement from a health care provider. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 02/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
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 17 staff member files, 1 file lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files, ensure that all have documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
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 17 staff member files, 1 file lacking documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
Hand sanitizer, clorox wipes, anti-bacterial hand wipes, screen cleaner wipe, labeled "keep out of reach of children" in front desk check in area. Correction: Immediately ensure that the front desk office is free of hazards. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 02/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.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 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.
Fire inspection dated 10/3/24 indicates a follow up inspection is required. Correction: Immediately follow up with fire department regarding follow up inspection and documentation of fire inspection approval. Submit statement of compliance and copy of fire inspection approval. Correct by 02/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.a.5.b · The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications: An adult who holds a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0, as determined by the Department, has a minimum of nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of infants and/or toddlers, and: Has completed the Department-approved expanding quality in infant and toddler care training course.
Staff member acting as Infant Program Supervisor lacking documentation of EQIT training. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff member acting as Infant Program Supervisor has documentation of qualifications. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 02/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.
Two staff members First Aid/CPR certification is not from a department approved entity. (Alicia, Kenna) Correction: Immediately review all staff member files and ensure that all have First Aid/CPR certification is from a department approved entity. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 02/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
One staff member lacking a medical statement from a health care provider. (James) Correction: Review all staff member files and ensure that all have a medical statement from a health care provider. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 03/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.a · All diaper change areas must: Be a minimum of thirty-six (36) by eighteen (18) inches in size and large enough to accommodate the size of the child;
Identified through staff member statement in Toddler 1 classroom that they are not using the changing table and there is not a changing mat accessible in bathroom space in classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that there is a changing area accessible in each classroom. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
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.
Reviewed medications for CH1, two prescription medications not in the box with the original pharmacy label. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that all medications are in the original container with the original pharmacy label. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 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:
Staff member 2 applying prescription cream to CH1 not having documentation of medication administration training and delegation. Correction: Immediately ensure that all medications are being given/applied only by staff that has completed medication administration and has delegation. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/25/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
One child under 3 year of age present in Threes classroom and cube manipulatives that could be a potential choke hazard accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that no items that could be a choke hazard are accessible to children under 3 years of age. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.R.7 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music
Music equipment not accessible to children in Threes and Fours classrooms. Correction: Ensure that music equipment is accessible to children. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 04/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
Puzzle board labeled for children age 3 and up in the Toddler classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that materials are appropriate for children's age. Submit statement of compliance. Correct
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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 8 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 04/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
One child's health care plan not signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Correction: Immediately ensure that all health care plans are signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Two expired medications needing to be returned to parent(s)/guardian(s) or disposed of as required. Correction: Immediately ensure that any expired medications are returned to parent(s)/guardian(s) or disposed of as required. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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.
Diaper cream accessible to children in an unlatched cabinet in 2 1/2 year old classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
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 26 staff member files, 4 staff members lacking documentation of child development training. (Lauren W., Dorthea, Erin G., Jaden H.) Correction: Review all staff member files and ensure that all have documentatio of one hour of child development training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 04/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.