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Home › CO › Colorado Springs › Ascension Children's Learning Center
2505 N Circle DR, Colorado Springs CO 80909 · License #101211 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Three children's files reviewed had authorizations for emergency medical care that are expired. Correction: Immediately (05/21/2026) obtain current authorizations for emergency medical care and retain in children's files. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 05/28/2026. Correct by 05/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A mat in the library center of the Preschool classroom and green couch in the school age classroom are torn and exposing the interior foam. The edges of the carpet in the Preschool classroom are frayed and curling up presenting a potential tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately (05/21/2026) remove mat and couch that are exposing interior foam. Secure or remove carpet so
Not marked corrected in the state record
Disposition: Unfounded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
No current fire inspection was available at the facility at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) obtain a current approving fire inspection and retain at the facility. Submit a copy to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Current authorizations for emergency medical care were missing from five children's files reviewed. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) obtain current authorizations for emergency medical care and retain in children's files. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025 Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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.
Two staff members did not have current medical statements in their files. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) obtain current medical statements and retain in staff files. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025 Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
No current shaken baby training was present in the file for Elizabeth. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) complete current shaken baby training and retain verification in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No verification of completed Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training was present in the file for Brianna. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) complete required training and retain documentation in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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.
Two children's files reviewed had physicals/health statements that were expired. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) obtain current physicals/health statements as required and retain in children's files. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
No verification of completed Recognizing the Impact of Bias training was present in the file for Brianna. Correction: Immediately (06/25/2025) complete required training and retain documentation in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 07/09/2025. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No current physicals were present in the file for Teresa or Rachel. A physical is required before subsequent self-reported health histories can be submitted. Correction: Immediately (07/15/2024) obtain current physicals and retain in employee files. Submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 07/29/2024. Correct by 07/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No verification of current standard precautions training was present in the file for Elliotte. Correction: Immediately (07/15/2024) obtain current Standard Precautions training for Elliotte and submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 07/29/2024. Correct by 07/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No verification of current completed shaken baby training was present in the file for Elliotte. Correction: Immediately (07/15/2024) obtain current Shaken Baby training for Elliotte and submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 07/29/2024. Correct by 07/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A rug in the preschool classroom had fraying ends with pulled strings that pose a potential trip hazard. The other play rug was curled on the ends and also presenting a potential trip hazard. Correction: Immediately (07/15/2024) remove fraying ends with pulled strings from rug. Secure curled ends on other rug. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 07/29/2024. Correct by 07/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.J · . Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the State Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before prior to the five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
No new TRAILS background check was available for Teresa at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) obtain updated TRAILS background check for Teresa and retain verification in file. Submit copy of updated clearance to Licensing with written response no later than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No current Standard Precautions was available for Dasha or Denise. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) obtain current Standard Precautions trainings and retain verification in employee
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.42.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.
No current Shaken Baby training was available for Teresa, Dasha, Denise or Sorsche at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) obtain current Shaken Baby trainings and retain verification in employee files. Submit copy of certificates to Licensing with written response no later than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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.
No current Abuse Reporting training was available for Teresa or Denise at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) obtain current Abuse Reporting trainings and retain verification in employee files. Submit copy of certificates to Licensing with written response no later than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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
The staff to child ratio in the School Age classroom was briefly exceeded by 3 children when additional children arrived at the facility earlier than expected. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) ensure that the staff to child ratio is met and maintained at all times. Corrected during visit by moving additional children to a different classroom. No written response is required. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
The licensed capacity of the school age classroom was briefly exceeded when three additional children arrived. The room is licensed for 15 but there were 18 children present for a brief period Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) ensure that the maximum room capacity is not exceeded at all times. Corrected during visit by moving additional children to a different classroom. No written response is required. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Two school age children were allowed to leave the school age classroom to use the toilet facilities in the hallway. No staff member accompanied the children to the toilet facilities and the facilities were not within sight of the classroom. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) ensure that children are under direct supervision at all times. Submit verification of corrections to Licensing with written response no later than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.D.5.b · Quiet activities are permissible during the thirty (30) minute period. Older children requiring a rest time must be given one; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
The school age children had a "quiet time" for resting after lunch. The children were lying on the carpeted floor, leaning on stuffed animals or thin pilates mats placed on the tile floor. One child fell asleep on the floor. No rest materials were provided. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) ensure that children who need a rest time receive one and that they have the appropriate rest materials. Submit verification of correction Licensing with written response no later than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Observed an outdoor mat on the stair/deck area outside of the exit from the main classroom was torn and presenting a trip hazard. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) remove torn outdoor mat from the stair/deck area to eliminate the trip hazard. Corrected during visit by Director removing mat and disposing of it. No written response is required. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.34.A · . Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local 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.
The most recent health inspection available at the facility is expired. Correction: Immediately (08/11/2023) obtan current approving health inspection. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no lster than 08/25/2023. Correct by 08/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.