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20901 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial CO 80015 · License #1766629 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.206.B.8 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:
At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members statements that a child was withdrawn from care without following their policy on guidance. Correction: Immediately 5/29/2026, the written policies and procedures regarding positive guidance must be followed at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
At the time of visit, observed a staff member using a personal cell phone with an airpod in while supervising children. Correction: Immediately 5/29/2026, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics while caring for children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.3 · The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.
At the time of visit, observed that there was no director present at the faciltiy at all. Correction: Immediately 5/29/2026, the director of the center must be present at the center at least 60% of the day. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026
Disposition: Founded
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 18 staff files, observed 3 files to be lacking a department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately 10/15/2025, all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 10/29/2025. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually.
At the time of visit, reviewed 18 staff files, observed 1 file to be lacking a department-approved child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately 10/15/2025, all staff must complete a department-approved child abuse prevention training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 10/29/2025. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
During the investigation, it was confirmed through staff statements that SM1 grabbed and pulled CH1 to their feet. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, all staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
During the investigation, it was confirmed through staff statements that CH1 was subjected to physical harm FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ by SM1 grabbed CH1 by the wrist and pulling them to their feet. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff failed to follow their own policies and procedures. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.205.B · The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.
During the investigation, identified that SM1 did not follow the facilities procedure on guidance. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, ensure all staff are aware of the correct guidance procedures. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility did not report a reportable incident within the required timeframe. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
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 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.
During the investigation, it was determined that the facility did not report to the proper authorities within the required time frame. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, ensure that the facility reports all reportable incidents within the required time frame.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
At the time of visit, observed in the Pre-K 1 room an outlet accessible to children uncovered. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets installed. At the time of visit, the Director Polina placed a protective cover on the outlet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 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.
At the time of visit, observed on the playgrounds fences the bolts attaching the chain link to the pole to be showing more than three threads. Observed the water spout on the toddler playgrounds to have sharp openings on the sides. Observed in Preschool 2 classroom, a rug to be lifting and fraying along the edges. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
At the time of visit, observed in the Pre-K 1 classroom diaper changing supplies were accessible to children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ in the bathroom on the floor. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, diaper changing supplies and disinfecting solutions and products must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the Director Polina, made the diaper supplies inaccessible to children in cabinet in the bathroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 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.
During the investigation, it was identified that SM2 was supervising 13 children ages 3 to 3 years 6 months for up to a minute on the playground. Correction: Immediately 6/9/2025, ensure all classrooms are following the required staff to child ratio at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 assigned the responsibility to supervise
At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members statements that CH1 and CH2 were unsupervised for 6 minutes in the bathroom. Staff members were unaware where CH1 and CH2 were located in the classroom. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 05/07/2025 Correct by 04/30/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff failed to complete the attendance/name to face appropriately. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
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.
At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members statements that staff didn't complete appropriate FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ attendance verification. Correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 05/07/2025. Correct by 04/30/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff failed to follow the facility's policies. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:
At the time of visit, confirmed through staff member's statements that staff did not follow their policies and procedures regarding bathroom supervision and attendance verification. Correction: Immediately, the written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed. Submit a written statement of compliance by 05/07/2025. Correct by 04/30/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Unqualified staff work alone in the classroom. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of visit, it was confirmed that Andrea G. to be assigned staff member for a group of children. Reviewed Ms. Andrea's file, the file is lacking documentation of the ECT qualifications. Correction: Immediately, there must be at least one qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 05/07/2025. Correct by 04/30/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 14 child files. Observed 4 files lacking current documentation of a parent/guardian signature authorizing emergency medical care. Correction: Review all child files. Immediately, parent/guardian authorization must be given for emergency medical care. Corrected at the time of visit, the facility obtained signatures from parent/guardian. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
In Room 119, in an unlocked cabinet under the teacher shelf, gloves were accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director locked the cabinet, making the diapers inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Reviewed 14 child files. Observed 1 child file lacking a child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Review all child files. All child files must include a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 11/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:
Reviewed 17 staff files. Observed Kristhyn F., hired 1/10/2024, working in the infant classroom lacking an infant orientation. Correction: Review all staff files. Immediately, all staff working with infants must complete eight (8) hours of orientation. Corrected at the time of visit, the director and owner stated the employee had received the training, however, did not have the certificate. The owner completed the certificate at the time of visit. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 14 child files. Observed 2 files lacking current documentation of a parent/guardian signature authorizing topical preparations. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Review all child files. Immediately, parent/guardian authorization must be given for topical preparations. Corrected at the time of visit, the facility obtained signatures from parent/guardian. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
Reviewed 14 child files. Observed 2 files lacking current documentation of a parent/guardian signature stating they received the updated policies and procedures. Correction: Review all child files. Immediately, all policies and procedures must be signed at the time of enrollment and upon amendments to the policies and procedures. Corrected at the time of visit, the facility obtained signatures from parent/guardian. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
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.
In Room 112, the teacher stated they had 8 children, then corrected the number to 9 children, however 7 children were signed in on the attendance log and 9 children were in attendance. Correction: Immediately, all staff must be aware of how many children are in attendance and must have the time a child
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In Room 119, a torn pillowcase was in the reading area. In Room 126, a fan with a loose cord was accessible to children. In Room 130, a broken jeep was in the dramatic play area. In Room 134, chairs were stacked 3 high, all causing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately, indoor equipment and materials must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the pillowcase, fan, and broken jeep. The director unstacked the chairs, removing all potential hazards. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
In Room 119, paint was chipping on the green wall by the bathroom. Ceiling tiles were loose above the interior windows, causing potential hazards. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.
On the Pre-K playground, both orange slides had a gap between the slide and deck, creating an entrapment and strangulation hazard. On the Early Preschool playground, both blue slides had a gap between the slide and deck, creating an entrapment and strangulation hazard. The Early Preschool playground also had a gap between the green leaf climber and deck, causing a potential entrapment and strangulation hazard. Correction: Immediately, all pieces of playground equipment must be free of entrapment and strangulation hazards at all
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Reviewed all medications. Observed a bottle of benadryl lacking the child's first and last name. Correction: Immediately, over-the-counter medication must be kept in the original container and must be labeled with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/15/2024. Correct by 10/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 12 children files and found that 6 children files had an expired written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure all files contain a current dated, written authorization for emergency medical care. This form must be updated annually by the parent(s)/ guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/27/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
During the walk-through observed a loose sheet in the infant crib in the Infant 1 classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all cribs have a properly fitted, clean sheet. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the loose fitting sheet and replace it with a properly fitting sheet. Submit a statement of future compliance by 8/17/2023. Correct by 08/10/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.