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Home › CO › Commerce City › Lester Arnold Early Learning Center
7133 E 73rd Ave, Commerce City CO 80022 · License #86392 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In room #162 there was a loose plastic bag in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the loose plastic bag from the classroom and making safe. No response required. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
In room #160 there was a glass jar holding pens on a low shelf, accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that easily breakable items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the jar from the classroom and making safe. No response required. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
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.
In Room #161 there were 2 tech cords plugged into the wall and not plugged into devices. The charging end was drawing power and posed a potential shock hazard to children. Correction: Ensure that indoor and outdoor areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by unplugging the charging cords from the walls and putting safety covers in the empty power sockets. No response required. Correct by 02/19/2026
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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 Feb 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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;
In room #161- wipes were accessible to children Correction: Ensure that diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 3/13/25 ** Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 03/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.4.c · A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.
In room # 161 there was a napping mat with a child resting on it without a sheet. Correction: Ensure that all napping mats have sheets on them. Correct immediately 3/13/25 ** Corrected at time of visit by putting a sheet on the mat. No response required. Correct by 03/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
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.
In room #162 napping mats were less than 2 ft. apart and children were resting on them. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that napping mats are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Correct immediately 3/13/25 ** Corrected at time of visit by moving the napping mats further apart. No response required. Correct by 03/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In room #160 there was Lotion, hand sanitizer and a first aid ice pack accessible to children and all were labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: Ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach" are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 3/13/25 ** Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 03/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
In room # 160 there was a breakable ceramic jar and in room # 165 there was a breakable flower vase, all were accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that breakable items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 3/13/25 ** Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 03/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In room 162, Clorex wipes and cleaners labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a unlocked cabinet accessible to children Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, at all times. Correct immediately, 9/11/24. *****Corrected at time of visit by putting a child safety latch on cabinet. No response required. Correct by 09/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
All classrooms missing the posted capacity & ratio. Correction: In all classrooms of a child care facility there must be a posted capacity and ratio. Correct immediately, 9/11/24. *****Corrected at time of visit by posting capacities & ratios. No response required. Correct by 09/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
In room is 162 software wires and outlet hanging down posing a potential hazard, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately, 9/11/24. *****Corrected at time of visit by putting software wires out of reach. No response required. Correct by 09/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
In the hallway between room 162 & 161, an electrical outlet without a protective cover. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately, 9/11/24. *****Corrected at time of visit by putting a protective cover over outlet. No response required, Correct by 09/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
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.
Only 1 fire drill has been conducted so far. No tornado drills. Correction: Fire drill must be held monthly and Tornoado drill must be held monthly from March to October. Correct immediately, 9/11/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/18/24. Correct by 09/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.
In reviewing children's files: observed the health statements not updated as required by health care provider at 6 months. Correction: Statements of health status of children less than 2 years of age must be updated as required in writing by health care provider. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 05/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
In both the infant and toddler classrooms: diaper cream not labeled with first and last names. Correction: over the counter medication must be kept in the orginally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last names. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.6 · For the Department-approved child care health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant.
In reviewing the nurse consultant file: no brief biography or bio available for review. Correction: The child Care Health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or health consultant. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.5 · 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: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.
In reviewing child's admissiom forms: no address for doctor and no name, address, and phone number for dentist. Correction: 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 when changes occur. The admission record must include: Name, Address, and telephone number's of the child's health care provider, dentist and hospital of choice. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.4 · 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:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately.
In reviewing child's admission records information for emergency contacts on enrollment form Correction: 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 when changes occur. The admission record must include: Name, Address, and telephone number's of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.3 · 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to pick up the child from the center.
In reviewing children's admission records: no addresses for authorized person's on enrollment form. Correction: 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 when changes occur. The admission record must include: Name, Address, and telephone number's of persons; authorized to pick up child from center. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No Tornado drills conducted in March and only 1 emergency drill documented in drill log. Correction: Emergency drils, lockdown and active shooter drill must be held quarterly and torando dirlls must be condcuted from March to October when the facility is operating. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
In reviewing staff files: No 5 year background check conducted for Elizabeth "Betty" Calix available for review in files. Correction: Every 5 years, CBI & FBI must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to the five years from the date reflected don current clearance letter. Correct immediately, 4/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/24/24. Correct by 04/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.