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Home › CO › Colorado Springs › Gateway Preschool And Child Care
5605 N Marksheffel RD, Colorado Springs CO 80923 · License #1544028 · 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;
Reviewed six (6) child files. One (1) file was missing a written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately review all children's files. All files must have a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardians(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/27/2026. Correct by 03/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
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.
During the health and safety walk-through the licensing specialist observed soft soap, purell, and glade spray on the counter in the Pre-K restroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by moving the items to a locked cabinet. No response required. Correct by 03/21/2025
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 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 nineteen (19) staff files. One (1) staff file was missing a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure each staff member has a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 nineteen (19) staff files. One (1) staff file was missing a Department-approved safe sleep training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure each staff member has a Department-approved safe sleep training. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed nineteen (19) staff files. One (1) staff file was missing a Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR Module or a First Aid and CPR certification. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure each staff member has a Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR Module or a First Aid and CPR certification. Provide a written statement of compliance and documentation by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
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;
During the health and safety walk through Licensing provider observed diapers in an unlocked cabinet in the Todd 2 classroom and the Pre-K classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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.
During, the safety walk through licensing specialist observed the following items all labeled "keep out of reach of children." Wet Ones, in an unlocked closet in the Preschool classroom. In the Pre-K classroom there was Glade room spray in an unlock drawer in the restroom. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the safety walk through licensing specialist observed an electrical outlet on the right wall without protective covers accessible to children in the Toddler classroom. In the Pre-K classroom there was a power strip with outlets uncovered next to the teacher cabinet. Correction: Immediately ensure all electrical outlet are inaccessible to to children, have protective covers, or safety outlet installed. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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.
During the safety walk through licensing specialist observed cube counting blocks, markers, broken crayons, and cotton balls on a shelf accessible to children less than three (3) years of age. Correction: Immediately ensure toys, toy parts, furnishing, equipment, and any, materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age are free of choke or inhalation hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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.
Identified through teachers statement that there were at least three (3) days in December the center did not have running water. Correction: Immediately ensure the building is kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Provide a written statement of compliance by 1/26/2024. Correct by 01/11/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.227.C.7 · The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times
At the time of inspection there were seven (7) children in the toddler/twos classroom with one (1) teacher. Two (2) of the children were under two (2) years of age. Upon review of the student/teacher ratio counts and statements from the teachers it was determined that classrooms were out of ratio on 1/5/2024 and 1/12/2024 Correction: Immediately ensure staff to child ratio are maintained at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 1/26/2024. Correct by 01/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
During the safety walk through licensing specialist observed teachers in the toddler/twos, toddlers, and pre-k FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ classroom on their cell phones. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to cell phones and portable electronic devices. Provide a written statement of compliance by 1/26/2024. Correct by 01/12/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
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 inspection there was a package of wipes on a low shelf in the restroom in the preschool classroom accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies inaccessible at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by moving the wipes to a cabinet out of the reach of the children. Provide a written statement of future compliance by 1/26/2024. Correct by 01/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.