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Home › CO › Colorado Springs › Little Peaks Preschool and Nursery
3819 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs CO 80917 · License #1788447 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Rubber mulch around green slide is approximately 2" deep on the side closest to the building. On the toddler playground the cushioning material (wood chips) ranges from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches. The cushioning material is 2 1/2 - 3 inches around the green double slide. There is no cushioning material at the base of the slide. In the center classroom/activity area inside the building observed a wooden climbing/slide structure that did not have adequate cushioning and did not have an adequate fall zone around the equipment. The mat on one side of the structure was only 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick. Correction: Immediately (06/16/2026) install adequate additional cushioning material around play equipment, both indoors and outdoors, to meet and maintain the required minimum depth. Remove or restrict access to indoor structure until correction is completed. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 06/23/2026. Correct by 06/16/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Plastic garbage bags were stored in an unlocked drawer in the unlocked kitchen area. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (06/16/2026) remove plastic bags from areas accessible to children and store so that they are inaccessible to children. Corrected during visit by Director installing safety locks on the drawers where bags were stored. No written response is required. Correct by 06/16/2026
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Unfounded
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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 Jun 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Laundry detergent labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" (KORC) was stored on top of the dryer in an area that children could access through the unlocked kitchen. Correction: Immediately (06/16/2026) store all "KORC" items so that they are inaccessible to children. Corrected during visit by Director removing the laundry detergent from an area accessible to children. No written response is required. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.A.7 · Staff members must sit with the children and encourage them to try a variety of food served. During meals, children should be encouraged to engage in conversation and to express their independence.
Observed staff member was not interacting with the children but was standing in the classroom and appeared to be filing their nails in the classroom as well as walking around eating in the classroom and outdoors. When staff member finally sat down they were engaged with their Ipad or computer rather than engaging with the children. Correction: Immediately (06/16/2026) ensure that staff members sit with the children during meals and encourage children to engage in conversation and express their independence. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 06/23/2026 Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.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
Observed one child go into an empty classroom by themselves with no staff member present. Correction: Ensure all children are under direct supervision at all times. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
The Woodland classroom had pulls in the carpet that present a potential trip hazard. Correction: Immediately (03/23/2026) repair carpet pulls in all licensed classrooms. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 04/06/2026. Correct by 03/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
The cushioning material (wood chips) around the play equipment on the outdoor playground areas is compacted and degraded to a depth of 2 inches in the use zones. Correction: Immediately (03/23/2026) install additional cushioning material to meet and maintain the required depth in the use zones around the outdoor play equipment. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 04/06/2026. Correct by 03/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
At the time of visit, licensing specialist asked staff in the Smiley Classroom how many children were in attendance, staff was unable to answer. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making. Submit a written statement of compliance by 02/02/2026. Correct by 01/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
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, licensing specialist observed the attendance sheet in the Smiley Classroom with seven (7) children signed in and eight (8) children in the room. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff complete written attendance verification. Submit a written statement of compliance by 02/02/2026. Correct by 01/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 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
During the investigation, reviewed nine (9) children's files and found one without a child's health statement available for review. Correction: Review all child files and ensure all files have a copy of the child's health statement availble for review. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/26/2026. Correct by 01/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
Category: health medication. 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. Discovered 5 staff files that did not contain a statement indicating they have completed a pre-service and physical premises safety training. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) review all staff files and obtain missing information. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.1 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered through file review 5 files are missing information for their name, address, telephone number and birth date. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) Review all staff files and ensure all files contain the name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.212.J.1.a · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:State criminal history check
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered all 9 files are missing documentation of the out-of-state background check checklist or clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Immediately (05/16/2025) Submit documentation of Out Of State background check for staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered through file review 7 files do not contain written record that includes immunization statement. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) Review all staff files and ensure all files contain an immunizationrecord or statement. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.5 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered through file review 5 files do not have a record for staff member emergency contacts. Correction: Review all staff files and obtain missing information for emergency contacts. Submit verification of correction
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered through file review 5 files do not have signed statements for understanding of policies and procedures. Correction: Review all staff files and ensure all files contain a signed statement. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.B · Prior to the original license being issued, all child care facilities, except for foster homes and specialized group facilities, that are providing care for three or fewer children who are determined to have a developmental disability by a community centered board or who have a serious emotional disturbance, must submit to the Department written approval from the local zoning department approving operation of the facility. The approval must include the address of the child care facility and the ages and number of children to be served. The facility must also submit written zoning department approval to the Department any time there is a change to the license, including moving the facility to another location, increasing the capacity, or adding different ages of children.
No approval letter from the zoning department was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) obtain current letter from zoning and submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ have read and understand the licensing rules.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered 5 staff files did not contain a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) review all staff files and obtain missing information. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
Reviewed 9 staff files. Discovered 5 staff files that did not contain a statement indicating they have been trained on the center's administration of medical policies and procedures. Correction: Immediately (05/16/2025) review all staff files and verify that missing information has been obtained. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Completed a walk through of the facility. Observed at the time of visit there was a toilet in the boys school age restroom with a cap missing from the bolts in the floor (corrected during the visit), presenting a potential hazard. In all classrooms were just opened rugs that have not been relaxed, causing a trip hazard. Following a walk through of the infant/toddler playground observed a hole in the wooden plank flooring with a hole about 3 inches across, leaving a fall FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure the facility, both indoor and outdoor spaces, are sturdy, safe, and free from hazard. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
Observed at the time of visit during a facility walkthrough were 9 infant cribs with loose sheets. Correction: Immediately ensure all cribs have a properly fitted sheet. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 06/15/2025. Correct by 05/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.