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1635 Old Ranch Rd., Colorado Springs, Co CO 80908 · License #1765003 · Center · Child Care Center
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This supervisory inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The EPS 1 toddler classroom was using the preschool playground and 2 year olds were climbing on the climbing structure that measures 50 inches high. Correction: Immediately, ensure the maximum height of climbing equipment used by toddlers is 32 inches. The toddler class went inside at time of inspection. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/5/25. Correct by 02/06/2025
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Reviewed 35 staff files. Precious W, Dasha M and Nicole W did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately, obtain a current standard precautions training for Precious W, Dasha M and Nicole W. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/5/25. Correct by 02/06/2025
Reviewed 35 staff files. Dasha M and Ava C did not have documentation of health statement from a health care provider. Correction: Obtain a health statement signed by a health care provider for all staff within 30 days of admission and an annual self-reported health history for all staff. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
There was a small stuffed animal blanket in an infant crib used by a 15 month old infant. The infant was not in the crib at the time of inspection. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff removed the stuffed animal blanket from the crib and stated the child does not sleep in the crib with the toy. A written response is not required. Correct by 02/06/2025
Reviewed 20 child files. 2 child files did not have documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Obtain a health statement for each child within 30 days of admission and within 30 days of expiration. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
There was diaper creams and diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible in a diaper changing table with a broken lock in the EPS 3, Correction: Immediately, make all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/23/25. Correct by 01/23/2025
This probationary inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
There was sanitizing spray accessible to children on a shelf in the Trailblazers classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The sanitizing spray was placed on top of the cupboard, inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 11/14/2024
There were sharp teacher scissors accessible to children in a drawer in the Trailblazers classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The scissors were placed ontop of a shelf, inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 11/14/2024
It was determined through staff statement that a staff member became upset with a 4 year old child's behavior, carried the child in their chair over to another part of the room, setting the chair and child down. The staff member was speaking to the child in a harsh tone close to the childs face and returned 2-3 times to tell the child to stop crying. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, ensure guidance used at the center is appropriate to the development of the child and used as an opportunity to teach social emotional skills. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 11/21/24. Correct by 11/14/2024
This probationary inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
A sensory bottle with small bells inside had an unsecured screw top cap posing a choking hazard in the infant classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. A written response is not required. Correct by 09/18/2024
There were pom-pom's in the sensory table accessible to children in the Early Preschool 2 classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The teacher removed the pom pom's from the classroom. A written response is not required. Correct by 08/23/2024
Licensing Specialist reviewed name-to-face attendance sheets and determined that the Preschool 1 classroom was out of ratio from 7:37am to 8:08am. The PreK classroom was out of ratio from 8:08am-9:03am. Correction: Immediately, ensure that staff-to-child ratio's are maintained at all times. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/30/24. Correct by 08/23/2024
This limited supervisory inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This limited supervisory inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This limited supervisory inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
There were small, broken crayons that pose a choking hazard accessible and being used by the children in the EPS 3 classroom. Correction: Immediately, make all choke and inhalation hazards inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. The teacher removed all small, broken crayons from the classroom. A written response is not required. Correct by 02/26/2024
Reviewed 30 staff files. The staff file for Ellen M did not have documentation of the CBI clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, ensure that the CBI and FBI response letters are maintained at the facility and are available for review upon request by a licensing specialist. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Ellen M has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI clearance letter for Ellen M with a written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 02/26/2024
This probationary inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Small pom poms on an art display accessible to children under 3 years of age in the Early Preschool 1 classroom posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Immediately make all items that pose a potential choking hazard inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Assistant Director removed the items from the room. Correct by 01/12/2024
A child in the infant classroom with adaptive medical equipment without documentation of a health care plan. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation of a completed health care plan. Correct by 12/21/2023
Plastic google eyes posing a potential choking hazard in the Early Preschool 2 classroom where children present are under 3 years of age. Correction: Immediately remove all items that pose a potential choking hazard to children under 3 years of age. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff removed the google eyes. Correct by 12/21/2023
This probationary inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Megan C. was working in the Infant One Room (rm. 123) without proof of an eight (8) hour infant room orientation. This is a violation of stipulation O of the probationary license. Correction: Immediately ensure that prior to working with infants, teachers complete an eight (8) hour orientation under the supervision of the Infant Program Supervisor. Provide documentation and statement of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/03/2023
Two (2) out of fourteen (14) child files reviewed did not have a signed health statement within thirty (30) days of admission. This is a violation of stipulation T of the probationary license. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children within 30 days of enrollment and maintain current health statements for children on file. Correct by 11/17/2023
This probationary inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Haleigh K. had an expired health statement. Correction: Ensure that staff annually complete a self-report health history. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
A 1.8 year old was observed in the Early Preschool 2 Room, which is licensed for children 2-3 years of age. A 1.11 year old child was observed in the Early Preschool 1 room which is licensed for 2-3 year olds. A 2.11 year old was observed in the Preschool 1 room, which is licensed for 3-4 year olds. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are being cared for in the rooms licensed for that specific age group. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/28/2023
This limited supervisory inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Precious W., did not have a completed standard precautions training and Kelly S. had an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately ensure that prior to working with children and annually all staff complete a Department approved standard precautions training. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
The Infant Program Supervisor, Gina W. was out on vacation, Brittney B. was filling in as the IPS but was not observed to be in the classroom sixty percent (60%) of the day. Correction: Immediately ensure that a qualified Infant Program Supervisor is present in the classroom caring for children at least sixty percent (60%) of the operating hours. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/01/2023
Necole B., Jessica E., and Angie A. were all working as lead qualified teachers but did not have proof of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ qualifications in their files. The director completed an affidvait for Necole B. during the inspection, licensing specialist verified the documentation used to qualify her. Correction: Immediately ensure a record of staff qualifications is being maintained in the staff files. Provide documentation and statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/01/2023
Reviewed 30 staff files. Julia G did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately, ensure all staff complete a Department approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and ensure the training is updated annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 02/26/2024
Reviewed 30 staff files. Mary M did not have documentation of the State-based clearance letter and was working alone with children in room 154. Correction: Immediately, ensure all staff must have submitted and successfully completed the State-based background check prior to working alone with children. The Director immediately placed a fully background checked staff member in the classroom with Mary M. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Mary M has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State-based background clearance letter for Mary M with written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 02/26/2024
Reviewed 17 child files. 4 children had expired health statements. 1 child did not have a health statement signed by a health care provider and 6 children did not have health statements that included the date of the next visit required by the health care provider. Correction: Review child files and ensure that each child has a current health statement, signed and dated by the health care provider and includes the date of next visit required by health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 03/27/2024
Reviewed 30 staff files. Julia G did not have documentation of First Aid & CPR certification or the Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Ensure that all staff not required to by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR complete a Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module within 30 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 03/27/2024
Reviewed 30 staff files. Julia G did not have documentation of a 1 hour child development training. Correction: Ensure that all staff complete at least 1 hour of child development training within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/27/24. Correct by 03/27/2024
Mr. Bubble foaming bath soap labeled “keep out of reach of children”, was accessible to children next to the hand washing sink in Room 117 - Early PRS 1. This is a violation of stipulation M of the probationary license. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately make all items labeled “keep out of reach of children” inaccessible to children at all times. ***Corrected at the time of visit by the director, Amber P. removing the soap from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 11/03/2023
Toilet bowl wands were stored on the floor in bathrooms used by children in Room 112 and 117. Correction: Immediately store all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children at all times. ***Corrected at the time of visit by the director, Amber P. removing the toilet bowl wands from the bathrooms. No response is required. Correct by 11/03/2023
Two (2) out of fourteen (14) child files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation of child immunization records on CDPHE approved forms. Correct by 11/03/2023
One (1) out of fourteen (14) child files had an expired authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation of current emergency medical authorizations for children. Correct by 11/03/2023
One (1) out of ten (10) child files did not have proof of a health statement and has been enrolled since 2022. Correction: Ensure that within thirty (30) days of enrollment parents submit a health statement to the center for their child. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
Haleigh K. was working the the Early Preschool 2 room with eight (8) children alone. That room is licensed for 2 - 3 year olds with a ratio of 1:7. The classroom additionally had one (1) child who is 1.8 years old in attendance. Correction: Immediately ensure the ratio for children ages 24 months to 36 months maintains a ratio of 1 teacher to 7 children. If children are younger than 24 months the ratio then is 1 teacher to 5 children. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/28/2023
Precious W. was working alone in Preschool Room 1 and had not yet obtained her out of state clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that Precious W. reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the Out of State Clearance Letter for Precious W. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/28/2023
Precious W. had not yet obtained a TRAILS clearance letter and was working with Eun Suk M. who did not have a CBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that Precious W. has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for Precious W. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2023
Necole B., Katie C. and Luke L., completed the fingerprint process but did not have proof of an FBI clearance letter. Ellen M. and Eun Suk M. completed the fingerprint process but did not have proof of a CBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
Necole B., Precious W., and Angie A. all completed the state based checklist but had not yet obtain their out of state clearance letter. Precious W. was working with Eun Suk M. who did not have a CBI clearance letter and Angie A. was working alone. Ellen M., and Jessica E., did not have a state based checklist to determine if they need an out of state clearance letter. Jessica E. was working alone. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that Necole B., Precious W., and Angie A., Ellen M. and Jessica E., have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State Based Checklist and/or State Based Clearance Letters for Necole B., Precious W., and Angie A., Ellen M. and Jessica E. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2023
Sophie M., Katie C., Angie A., and Luke L., all have been employed longer than thirty (30) days and did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional. Correction: Ensure all staff submit a medical statement within thirty (30) days of employment. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023
Paula L. did not have proof of a completed Shaken Baby training. Correction: Immediately ensure that prior to working with children less than three (3) staff complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
Angie A. has been employed for over thirty (30) days and did not have proof of a completed Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Ensure that within thirty (30) days of hire staff who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR complete a Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023
The licensed capacity in room 112 is listed as 12 children. From 7:50AM until 9:10AM there were 14 children listed on the sign in sheet in that classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that the licensed room capacity is not exceeded at any time. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/01/2023
One (1) out of fifteen (15) child files only had one (1) immunization on their record but did not have a signed exemption documented. Correction: Immediately ensure that documentation of non-medical exemption for children is obtained prior to the first day
One (1) out of fifteen (15) child files were missing two health statements since enrollment based on the AAP recommended schedule. Correction: Ensure that health statements for children under two (2) years of age are updated as required by the AAP recommended schedule. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023
Angie A., (Pre-k 2) and Jessica E. (Pre-k 1) were both working alone without verification of their qualifications. Additionally, Angie was missing her out of state clearance letter, and Jessica E., was missing her out of state checklist. Eun Suk M. and Precious W. were working together in Preschool Room 1, both were missing background checks. Correction: Immediately ensure that all children are under the direct supervision of a qualified adult. Provide documentation and statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/01/2023
A water hose was dangling from the fence on the preschool playground onto the ground posing a tripping/strangulation hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure that all outdoor play areas are kept safe and free of hazardous materials. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff member rolling up the hose and putting it in a bucket at the top of the fence. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 08/01/2023
Wipes and diaper cream were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in room 107. Wipes and diaper cream were accessible to children next to the sink where children wash their hands in room 161. Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Corrected
An emergency medication in the Trailblazer's classroom was not stored in the original container with the pharmacy label. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that medications are kept in the original container with the pharmacy label. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
The staff members in the Early Preschool 1 (room 117) were unsure of how many children they had in their care when licensing came into the room and asked. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff are aware of how many children are in their care and periodically taking attendance throughout the day. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
Through the attendance/name to face records it was observed that Molly N. was alone with 19 school age children (Trailblazer room) between 8:40AM - 9:00AM. Necole B. was alone with 7 children (ages 18 months - 24 months) in the older toddler room from 8:40AM until 9:00AM. Katie C. was alone with 7 children (ages 12 months - 18 months) in the younger toddler room from 8:35AM to 8:50AM. Leah M. was alone with 6 infants from 7:57AM to 8:01AM. Precious W. had 11 children (ages 3 - 4 years) in the Preschool 1 room from 8:00AM to 8:10AM. Jessica was alone with 13 children (ages 4-12 years) in the Pre-K 1 room from 8:04AM to 8:33AM. Correction: Immediately ensure that the staff to child ratios are being followed based on the ages of the children in care. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/01/2023
Two (2) out of fifteen (15) child files had medical statements but the medical statement did not indicated when the next visit is required by the health care provider. Correction: Ensure that health statements include the date of when the next visit is required by the health care provider. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023
The program did not proof of any tornado drills in the last twelve months. They did not complete fire drills for December 2022, April and May 2023. They did not complete emergency drills for June or July 2023. Correction: Immediately ensure that fire drills are being completed monthly, tornado drills, monthly from March to October and emergency drills quarterly. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
Brittney B., and Kelly S., had expired safe sleep training. Correction: Immediately ensure that prior to working with infants and annually staff complete a department-approved safe sleep training. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
One (1) out of fifteen (15) child files did not have an annually signed admission record. Correction: Ensure admission records are updated annually. Provide statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023
Amanda I. did not have proof of a completed FEMA training prior to working with children. Correction: Immediately ensure that prior to caring for children staff complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023
Ellen M., did not have proof of a completed child abuse prevention training. Amber P., Brittney B., Kelly S., all had expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Ensure that within thirty (30) days of hire and annually all staff complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 8/31/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023