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4020 Lee Vance Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80918 · License #1740869 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Confirmed through staff members statement that CH1 came in contact with a known allergen. Correction: Immediately confirm all staff members demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Staff must be aware of all allergies. Provide a written statement of compliance by 5/6/2026. Correct by 04/29/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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Confirmed through staff members statement that the facility did not follow their policy and procedure for allergies. Correction: Immediately have all staff review your allergy policy and procedure. Provide a written statement of compliance by 5/6/2026. Correct by 04/29/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
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.
Confirmed through staff member statements that the teacher in Preschool 3 were unaware of how many children were in the classroom. Correction: Immediately confirm all staff members demonstrate knowledgeable deicsion-making, judgement, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Staff must be aware of all children in their care at all time. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
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
Confirmed through staff members statements that on 3/9/2026 CH1 was left in the hallway for approx 1 min and CH2 was left in the restroom in preschool 3 for approx 3-5 minutes unsupervised. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately confirm, All children must be under direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.205.B · The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.
Confirmed through staff members statement that the facility did not follow their policy and procedure for their face to name policy. Correction: Immediately have all staff review your face to name policy Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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.
Confirmed through staff members statement that the facility did not follow their policy and procedure for their face to name policy Correction: Immediately have all staff review your face to name policy Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.
During the investigation it was confirmed the facility did not immediately report a reportable incident to the proper authorities. Correction: Immediately report all reportable incidents to the proper authorities. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.208.B · The center must submit to the Department as soon as possible, but not longer than twenty-four (24) hours, a written report about any child who has been separated from the group outside of the supervision of their assigned staff member or for whom the local authorities have been contacted. Such report must indicate:
During the investigation it was confirmed the facility did not immediately report a reportable incident to the proper authorities. Correction: Immediately report all reportable incidents to the proper authorities. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/19/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Reviewed fifteen (15) Face to Name sheets. On 1/8/2026 Todd A was out of ratio for 15 minutes. Correction: Immediately ensure ratios are maintained at all times. provide a written statement of compliance by 1/22/2026. Correct by 01/15/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
Category: ratio. 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;
Durning the health and safety walk through licensing specialist observed pull ups on the back of the toilet in Preschool 2 and in an unclocked cabinet in Prepper A. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all time. Corrected at the time of visit by moving the pull ups to a locked cabinet. No response required. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.227.C.7 · The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times
Reviewed six (6) name to face sheets, found two (2) name to face sheets where the classrooms were out of ratio. Correction: Immediately ensure staff to child ratio are maintained at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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 health and safety walk through licensing specialist observed a staff member on their phone in the twaddler classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure staff refrain from the personal use of electronics. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/1/2025 Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 health and safety walk-through licensing specialist observed the following chocking hazards (flowers, water colors, dinosaurs, and sea shells) in an unlocked cabinet. Correction: Immediately ensure all toys, toy parts, furnishing, equipment and any materials accessible to children under three (3) are free from choke hazards or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of visit by removing the items from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 amount of time taken to evacuate.
At the time of inspection only one (1) tornado drill and lock down drill have be recorded in the past twelve (12)months. Correction: Immediately ensure a record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months are maintained by the facility. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 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 twenty-one (21) staff files. Two (2) staff were missing a department-approved standard precaution training. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff complete a department-approved standard precaution training. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed nine (9) children's files. Two (2) files were missing a current health statement updated in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations. Correction: Immediately review all children's files and ensure all files contain a current health statement updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 nine (9) children's files. One (1) file was missing a current written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately review all children's files and ensure all files contain a current written authorization for emergency medical care. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 1 staff member to 10 children.
Reviewed twenty-five (25) name to face sheets from June 2nd-June 20th. Found thirteen (13) name to face sheets where the classrooms were out of ratio. Correction: Immediately ensure staff to child ratio are maintained at all times. Provide a written statement of future compliance by 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.3 · For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first day of care.
During the investigation, it was identified through staff statements that CH1 individualized health care plan was not being followed. Correction: Immediately review and follow all individualized health care plans. Provide a written statement of compliance 7/1/2025. Correct by 06/24/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 safety walk through licensing specialist observed diapers and wipes in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Todd A classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/7/2024. Correct by 07/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 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 safety walk through licensing specialist observed diapers and wipes in the restroom accessible to children in the Preschool 1 and Prepper A classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 7/9/2024. Correct by 07/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
During the health and safety walk through licensing specialist observed a purse in an unlocked closet in the Preschool 2 classroom, and a purse on the shelf in the Prepper A classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all volatile substance are not stored in any area of the building used for children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/9/2024 Correct by 07/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the safety walk through the Preschool 1 teachers did not know how many children were in their classroom. They stated there were 16 children. There were 17 children in the classroom Correction: Immediately ensure the teachers know how many children are in their care at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 5/17/2024. Correct by 05/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 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 safety walk through there were wipes on the floor in Prepper B and Prepper A restroom accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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 safety walk through there was an unlocked cabinet containing diapers in the Todd C classroom. In the Prepper B classroom there was a box of opened diapers on the floor in the restroom accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Provide a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2024. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
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 there was Eucerin Eczema Cream, and Aquaphor in a box on the floor in the the Prepper B restroom. In the Preschool 3 classroom the was Skintamate Shaving Cream in an unlocked closet. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2024. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.227.C.7 · The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times
Reviewed fifteen (15) name to face sheets, found eight (8) name to face sheets where the classrooms were out of ratio. Correction: Immediately ensure staff to child ratio are maintained at all times. Provide a written statement of future compliance by 1/30/2024. Correct by 01/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
At the time of inspection there was no ECT qualified teacher in the Toddler C classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure each classroom has a qualified ECT. Corrected at the time of visit by putting an ECT teacher in the classroom. Provide a written statement of future compliance by 1/30/2024. Correct by 01/16/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · 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 13 children's files. 1 child did not have a current signed Emergency Medical Authorization. Correction: Immediately review all children's files. Ensure all children have on file a signed dated authorization for emergency medical care. This must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/25/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider.
Reviewed 13 children's files. 5 children did not have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care professional. Correction: Immediately review all files. All children within 30 days must provide a current medical statement signed and dated by a health care professional. This statement must be updated annually or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/25/2023 Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
At the time of inspection observed mats for children placed with less than 2 feet between each mat in both toddler rooms and Preppers B. Correction: Immediately ensure all mats are placed at least 2 feet apart on all sides at all times to ensure children have a safe area in which to rest. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Submit a written statement of ongoing compliance by 9/25/2023 Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of inspection observed the following items labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. Sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet in the 3 1/2 year old classroom and Sunscreen and Diaper cream on the back of the toilet in Preppers B Correction: Immediately all items labeled keep out of reach of children are kept inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. All items were moved to areas inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of ongoing compliance by 9/25/2023 Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
At the time of inspection there were loose plastic bags stored under the sink in the Prepper classroom bathroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all loose plastic bags are stored inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.