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3958 N Academy Blvd, Ste 104, Colorado Springs CO 80917 · License #1754551 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The abuse reporting form in one staff member's file was unsigned. Correction: Immediately (05/06/2026) obtain signed abuse reporting form and retain in staff member's file. Corrected during visit by staff member signing the abuse reporting form. No written response is required. Correct by 05/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.
One toddler classroom did not have a first aid/CPR certified staff member. The staff member completed only the CPR and First Aid module. Correction: Immediately (05/06/2026) ensure that toddler classrooms have staff with first aid and CPR training. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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;
Disposition: Founded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
One child's file did not have a current signed authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately (05/06/2026) obtain a current signed authorization for emergency medical care and retain in child's file. Submit verification of correction with written response to Licensing no later than 05/13/2026. Correct by 05/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.A.1.a · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows: Each applicant for an original license for a center, facility, or agency and any adult eighteen (18) years of age or older who resides in the licensed center, facility or agency.
At the time of visit, SM1 was had a CBI background check unavailable for review, and working alone with children. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff working alone with children have clearance of all background checks. 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. Submit documentation of CBI for SM1 with written response to Specialist no later than 09/11/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.2 · In rooms used for napping, the lighting must be dim at nap time to promote an atmosphere conducive to sleep but must be bright enough for supervision of children.
The lights in the Older Toddler classroom during nap time were too dim to be able to clearly see the children while they were napping. Correction: Immediately (08/28/2025) ensure that the lighting level is sufficient to be able to clearly see the children while they are napping. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 09/11/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.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.
The nap cots in the Preschool classroom were not spaced 2 feet apart on all sides as required. Correction: Immediately (08/28/2025) ensure that all nap mats are spaced at least 2 feet part on all sides as required. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 09/11/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
The safe sleep training in the file for Oricela is expired. Correction: Immediately (06/03/2025) complete current safe sleep training and retain in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 06/17/2025. Correct by 06/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
No completed First Aid and CPR module training was present in the file for Whisper. Correction: Immediately (06/03/2025) complete current First Aid and CPR module training and retain in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 06/17/2025. Correct by 06/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
No current child abuse training was available in the file for Oricela. Correction: Immediately (06/03/2025) complete current child abuse training and retain in employee file. Submit copy of certificate to Licensing with written response no later than 06/17/2025. Correct by 06/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
One child's file reviewed did not have a current physical. The physical in the file was expired. Correction: Immediately (06/03/2025) obtain current physical and retain in child's file. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 06/17/2025. Correct by 06/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
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: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Per discussion with staff member 2, confirmed that they are not ECT qualified but at times they have been the only staff member supervising a group of children. Correction: Immediately (04/28/2025) ensure that all staff members working alone with a group of children meet the qualifications for an early childhood teacher. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 05/05/2025. Correct by 04/28/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.
Preschool and toddler age children were combined in the Toddler II classroom for the day. Correction: Immediately (04/28/2025) ensure that preschool and toddler age children are cared for in their own age appropriate classrooms and are not combined with other age groups. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 05/05/2025. Correct by 04/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.211.B · Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.
Staff and children's records were not available for review at the time of the visit. An attempt to send the records electronically at the time of the visit was not successful. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (04/28/2025) ensure that all staff and children's records are available to authorized personnel of the Department. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 05/05/2025. Correct by 04/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed: At the time of the inspection, reviewed the Fire Department inspection report and found that inspection was in pending status. Correction: Immediately ensure that the fire department completes their inspection. Submit a copy of approving inspection report and a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
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.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 staff files and found one file (Oricela P) was missing the child abuse and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ neglect statement. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff files contained a signed child abuse and neglect statement. Submit a copy of the signed statement and a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:
At the time of the visit, the written policies and procedures were not available for review. Correction: Immediately develop the written policies and procedures for the facility. Submit a copy of the policies to Licensing and a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.4 · One (1) designated diaper change area is required for every twenty-four (24) preschool age children.
At the time of the inspection, the preschool classroom was missing an area designated for diaper changes and no diaper changing equipment was present. Correction: Immediately determine where the diaper changing area will be located and provide required equipment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
During the safety walk-through, observed the bolts on the fence had more than three threads. There is a gap between the fence and the end of the playground that is 5 inches wide with a depth of 6 inches. Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas are safe and free of hazards. Submit pictures of the correction and a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.231.A.6.a · In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.
Observed: At the time of the visit, observed the divider, between the sleep area and play area in the infant room, was missing. Correction: Immediately install the divider between the sleep area and the play area. Submit pictures and a written statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.