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317 East Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs CO 80907 · License #1781634 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
The most recent fire inspection available at the facility is expired. Correction: Immediately (06/17/2026) obtain a current approving fire inspection and submit copy to Licensing with written response. Correct by 07/01/2026. Correct by 06/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.B.2 · Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation 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 https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. 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..
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One child's file did not have immunization information. Correction: Immediately (06/17/2026) obtain verification of immunization status and retain in child's file. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 07/01/2026. Correct by 06/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.A · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
No current standard precautions training was available for Evelyn or Bob at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/07/2025) complete current standard precautions training and retain verification in file. Submit copies of certificates to Licensing with written response no later than 07/21/2025. Correct by 07/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.D · Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
No current child abuse training was available for Evelyn or Bob at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/07/2025) complete current abuse reporting training and retain verification in file. Submit copies of certificates to Licensing with written response no later than 07/21/2025. Correct by 07/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.530.A.6 · 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 health history including any health care plans, which indicates communicable diseases, and chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had, immunization record or exemption status, any known drug reactions or allergies, medications being taken, and any necessary health procedures or special diet needs;
No immunization records were available for two children at the facility. Correction: Immediately (07/07/2025) obtain missing immunization information and retain in children's files. Submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 07/21/2025. Correct by 07/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
No signed abuse reporting forms were available for Evelyn or Bob at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, obtain signed abuse reporting forms and retain in employee files. Submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.23 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The procedure for reporting child abuse and/or neglect, including the name of the county department of social/ human services and phone number of where a child FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ abuse report should be made (see section 2.126 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities).
No written policy for reporting child abuse and/or neglect was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written policy regarding reporting child abuse and/or neglect. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.12 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The procedure for transporting children, if applicable, including transportation arrangements and parental permission for excursions and related activities.
No written transportation policy was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written transportation policy for handbook. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.13 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The written policy and procedure governing field trips, television and video viewing, and special activities, including the staff’s role for the supervision of children.
No written policy covering field trips, television and video viewing and special activities was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written policy covering field trips, television and video viewing and special activities for handbook. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.14 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The procedure on children's safety related to riding in a vehicle, seating, supervision, and emergency procedures on the road.
No written policy for children's safety when riding in a vehicle was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written policy regarding children's safety when riding in a vehicle. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
No current approving health inspection was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, obtain current approving health inspection. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.24 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The policy for notification when child care service is withdrawn by the program, or when parents or guardians withdraw their child(ren) from the center.
No written policy regarding notification for when services or children are withdrawn was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written policy regarding withdrawal of services or withdrawal of children from the program. Submit copy to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.505.A.26 · Policies must address or include the each of the following: The policy on the steps the center will take prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents/guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance, positive instruction, discipline and consequences, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior.
No written policy regarding suspension, expulsion or withdrawal of children from the program was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, develop written policy regarding suspension, expulsion or
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.507.J · All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:
No completed building and physical premises training was available for Evelyn or Bob at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, complete building and physical premises training and retain verification in employee files. Submit copies to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.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.
No verification of completed training in medication administration policies and procedures was available at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, complete training in facility policies regarding medication administration and retain verification in employee files. Submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.B.1 · Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;
No completed injury prevention training was present in the file for Bob. Correction: Immediately (07/05/2024) and prior to licensing, complete training in injury prevention and retain verification in employee files. Submit verification to Licensing with written response no later than 08/04/2024. Correct by 07/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.