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Colorado Springs CO 80911 · License #1759423 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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2.312.D · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;
At the time of the visit, reviewed the provider’s file and found that the First Aid and CPR certificate had expired on 6/2/2025. Correction: Immediately review the file to ensure it contains a current First Aid and CPR training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by December 25, 2025. Correct by 12/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.5 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.
At the time of the visit, reviewed five child files and found that one file was missing a health statement, and one file contained an expired health statement. Correction: Review all child files to ensure they contain a current health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or 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 five child files and found that two files contained expired emergency medical forms. Correction: Review all child files to ensure they contain a signed and dated Emergency Medical Form, which must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.14 · Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.
At the time of the visit, it was found that both Laura C and the child living in the home had expired health statements. Correction: Ensure that the provider and any children residing in the home less than 10 years of age have a current health statement, which must be obtained every two years. Submit a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
At the time of the visit, reviewed the provider's file and found that the Medication Administration certificate had expired on August 5, 2024. Correction: Review file to ensure it contains a current Medication Administration training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
At the time of the visit, reviewed the provider's file and found that the Playground Safety for Homes training certificate was missing. Correction: Review file to ensure it contains the Playground Safety for Homes training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.M · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
At the time of the visit, reviewed the provider's file and found that the Introduction to Early Intervention training certificate was missing. Correction: Review file to ensure it contains the Introduction to Early Intervention training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
At the time of the visit, reviewed of the provider's file and found that the Injury Prevention in Homes training certificate was missing. Correction: Review file to ensure it contains the Injury Prevention in Homes training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
At the time of the visit, reviewed of the provider's file and found that the Working with a Mental Health Consultant training certificate was missing. Correction: Review file to ensure it contains the Working with a Mental Health Consultant training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.B.1.a · All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.
During the safety walkthrough, it was observed that the resilient surfacing in the use zone of the climbing and slide equipment measured approximately one inch in depth. Correction: Ensure that there is at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone for the slide and climbing equipment. Submit a picture and a written statement of compliance by March 29, 2025. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
During the safety walk-through, observed the 2nd drawer to the right of the stove was unlocked. In the drawer, there were 3 screwdrivers, 1 box of push pins, air freshener refills, and natural insect repellent labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children". Correction: Immediately ensure that all materials labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" and items that are sharp are made inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.Y · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
During the safety walk-through of the backyard, observed the tan color plastic fence, used around the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ playground area, had a bolt sticking up from the material, which could cause a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure that the playground is safe and free of hazards. Submit pictures and a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
At the time of the inspection, 9 child files were reviewed, and found 2 child files had expired health statements and 1 child file was missing a health statement Correction: Immediately review all children's files and ensure all files contain a current health statement signed by a health care provider.. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
At the time of the inspection, reviewed the provider's file and found that the CDPHE Immunization training certificate had expired on 7/29/2023. Correction: Immediately obtain a current CDPHE immunization training certificate. Submit a copy of the training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2: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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
At the time of inspection, reviewed 9 child files and found 1 child file had missing immunization records. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately review all children's files and ensure all files contain a current CDPHE immunization form or exemption form. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.