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3215 Woodland Hills DR, Colorado Springs CO 80918 · License #1590418 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.121.J.1 · 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:
At the time of visit, reviewed twelve (12) staff files and found four (4) missing a completed state based background check and was confirmed to have unsupervised access to children in care. Correction: Immediately, the facility must obtain documentation of all background check clearance letters prior to allowing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed twelve (12) staff files and found four (4) expired Abusive Head Trauma trainings and eight (8) unavailable for reveiw. Correction: Immediately the facilty must complete a Department-Approved Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than the age of three (3) years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of staff training certificates by 4/15/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
At the time of visit, reviewed twelve (12) staff files, and found one (1) without a TRAILS record available for review and was confirmed to have unsupervised access to children in care. Correction: Immediately, all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed twelve (12) staff files, and found one (1) without a CBI record available for review and was confirmed to have unsupervised access to children in care. Correction: Immediately, all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member 1 with written response with a written statement of compliance by 4/22/26. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 member in the Forrest Classroom how many children were in attendance, staff stated 17, with 18 children signed in and 18 children in the room. Correction: Immediately, the facility must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making. Submit a written statement of compliance by 04/15/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ amount of time taken to evacuate.
Reviewed record of emergency drills held over past 12 months, April tornado drill was not recorded. Correction: Immediately conduct and record a tornado drill. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 5/20/2025. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed eleven staff files, Allyson P. was missing documentation of current Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files, ensure Child Abuse Prevention training is updated annually and documentation kept on file. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 5/20/2025. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.
Reviewed eleven staff files, Jennifer W, and Allyson P. were missing documentation of current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files, ensure Standard Precautions training is updated annually and documentation kept on file. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 5/20/2025. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.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.
Reviewed 7 children's files. 1 child did not have a current health statement completed by a health care provider Correction: Immediately review all files. All children must have on file a signed dated health statement completed by a health care provider. This must be updated annually or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files. 4 staff members Lynne C, Nichole B, Cati B, Allyson P did not have a current Department Approved Standard Precautions training that meets OSHA requirements. Correction: Immediately all staff prior to working with children must complete the Department Approved Standard Precautions training that meets OSHA requirements. This training must be updated annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 8 staff files 2 staff members Cati B and Nichole B not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR have not completed the department approved Introduction to FIrst Aid and CPR module. Correction: Immediately all staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the department approved Introduction to FIrst Aid and CPR module. This training must be updated every 2 years. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
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.
Reviewed 8 staff files. 1 staff member Nichole B had not completed the Department approved training about abuse prevention. Correction: Immediately all staff within 30 days of employment must complete the Department approved training about abuse prevention. This training must be updated annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files. 2 staff members Lynne C and Nichole B had not completed the Department FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: Immediately all staff employed over 90 days must complete the Department approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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.
Reviewed 8 staff files. 1 staff members Lynne C had not completed the Department approved Recognizing the impact of Bias training Correction: Immediately all staff employed over 90 days must complete the Department approved Recognizing the impact of Bias training. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 2 DIrector files. 1 staff members Lynne C had not completed the Department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Immediately all directors within 90 days of employment must complete the Department approved Working with
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.42.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 2 Director files. 1 staff members Lynne C had not completed the Department approved introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Correction: Immediately all directors within 90 days of employment must complete the Department approved introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023 Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
At the time of inspection observed scissors on the shelf in the forest room and a knife in an unlocked drawer in the Monarch room. Correction: Immediately all sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. The scissors were removed from the shelf and the drawer lock was repaired. Correct by 08/22/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.