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4500 E Hampden AVE, Cherry Hills Village CO 80113 · License #4403 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 8 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing Department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and this training should be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 2 files to be missing Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Immediately. Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 2 files to be missing a Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Immediately. All staff required to register with Colorado Shines must complete a Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed drill log. Observed missing tornado drills for September and October. Also observed missing monthly fire drills for November and December months. Correction: Immediately. Tornado drills and fire drills must be held monthly and a record of the drills must be maintained by the facility including date and time of drill. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 2 files to be missing updated annual health statements. Correction: Immediately. A center must maintain and update annually a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 1 file to have expired First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Immediately. All employees caring for children must complete a department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 1 file to have expired Department approved Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately. All employees caring for children must complete a Department approved Child abuse prevention training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing a Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training. Correction: Immediately. All staff required to register with Colorado Shines must complete a Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing a signed child abuse and neglect statement. Correction: Immediately. A child care facility must require each staff member to read and sign a statement defining child abuse and neglect outlining the staff members responsibility to report incidents. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 8 files to be missing 15 clock hours of professional development. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff who work with children are required to15 clock hours of professional development each year. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.215.A.2 · The director or substitute director of a small center must either: meet large center director qualifications or meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: Possess a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department;
At the time of visit reviewed 2 director files. Observed 1 file to have an expired large center and level 6 credential. Correction: Immediately. The director must meet large center director qualifications or possess a current early childhood professional credential. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 staff files. Observed 2 files to have expired Department approved medical administration training and expired delegations Correction: Immediately. At least one staff member with current Department approved medical administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing current immunization records. Correction: Immediately. At the time of admission parents/guardians must provide up-to-date documentation of school required immunization status. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: health medication. 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, observed in the Owls classroom 8 children signed in, but only 7 children present Correction: Immediately. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughput the day, including during transitions. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of visit, observed in the owls classroom diaper wipes on the counter accessible to children. Observed in the Ducklings classroom, hand sanitizer on the shelf near the door accessible to children. Correction: Immediately. Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member placed diaper wipes in a locked cabinet. Staff member moved hand sanitizer to an inaccessible
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of visit, observed in the Ducklings classroom paint chipping on the green wall. Observed in the Owls classroom paint chipping on the far green wall near the sinks, and observed on the outdoor play area a hole in the wall near the toddler playground. Correction: Immediately. Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/8/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1 · 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:
Reviewed 9 staff files. Leticia missing documentation of a successful TRAILS background check. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a successfully completed TRAILS background check on file and available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members X, Y, and Z have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of a completed TRAILS background check for staff member Leticia with a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
At the time of visit, facility missing documentation of tornado drills for 2024. Correction: Immediately, the facility must hold tornado drills monthly from March to October. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
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;
Reviewed 10 child files. 3 children missing updated authorizations for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately review all child files. A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care must be signed and updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 9 staff files. Leticia missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a physician. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff must submit to the center a medical statement within the first 30-days of the first date of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/10/2025. Correct by 03/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
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;
At the time of visit, in the Owls classroom, diaper changing supplies were on a low shelf and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper changing supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the diapering supplies to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of visit, in the Jr.-K classroom, the paint on the block shelves was chipped and peeling. In the 4-yr-old classroom, there was a piece of the wall missing by the cubbies. On the Toddler playground, two metal poles had peeling paint and rust stains. In the Owls classroom, an electrical cord for a fan was loose and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Partially corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the fan out of the Owls classroom bringing the room into compliance. Submit photo documentation of the rest and a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Reviewed 9 staff files. All staff missing documentation of a building and physical premise safety training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a pre-service building and premises safety training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
At the time of visit, in the Sparrows classroom, a teacher was working alone with a group of children and was lacking early childhood teacher qualifications. Correction: Immediately, there must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, a qualified early childhood teacher was placed in the classroom bringing the facility into compliance. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: supervision. 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, in the Owls classroom, diapers, wipes and gloves were on a low shelf under the diaper changing table and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.