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1204 E Empire, Cortez CO 81321 · License #64764 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.209.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, any known drug reactions and allergies, medications being taken, any necessary health procedures or special diets, and immunization record;
Observed no evidence of health history on file in one (1) of seven (7) child files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission that includes a health history, including all pertinent information as defined in rule 2.209.A.6. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 12/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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;
Observed no evidence of authorization for emergency medical care signed by a guardian on file in one (1) of seven (7) child files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission and must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 12/02/2025
Disposition: Founded
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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 Dec 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.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
Observed no evidence of health care statement completed by a health care provider on file in one (1) of seven (7) child files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: The center must maintain a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 12/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.8 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;
Observed through program message board that program facilitated special activity on a Thursday instead of day it was planned, Wednesday. No evidence parents were informed prior to the unscheduled special activity. Correction: Center must update record when changes occur and obtain written authorization for unscheduled special activities. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.B · The center must apply sunscreen, have the parent(s)/guardian(s) apply sunscreen, or use another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection for children prior to children going outside. Sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label.
Identified through staff interviews ch1 did not receive sunscreen prior to going outside. Observed program sunscreen log not filled out; indicating multiple days where sunscreen may not have been applied to children. Identified through staff interviews sunscreen only applied one time in the AM and one time in the PM prior to going outside and not reapplied as directed by the product label. Correction: Sunscreen must be applied by the center or parent/guardian, or another form of sun protection must be used for children prior to going outside and sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.C · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Observed five (5) individual children's sunscreen containers not labeled with children's first and last name of each child at time of inspection. Correction: Center must label each child's individual sunscreen with their first and last name. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.D · If sunscreen is provided by the center, parent(s)/guardian(s) must be notified in advance, in writing, of the type of sunscreen the center will use.
Identified through child files center specifies it will use No Ad SPF 30 (w/titanium dioxide) as the sunscreen provided by the school in the sunscreen permission forms provided to parents. Observed center currently using Equate Sport SPF Spray Sunscreen at time of inspection as the sunscreen provided by the school. Correction: Center must notify parent(s)/guardian(s) in advance, in writing, the type of sunscreen the center will use. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.B.1 · When the parent(s)/guardian(s) applies sunscreen, the center must have a mechanism for documenting application times to ensure sunscreen is reapplied as directed by the product label. If documentation of application time is not available, the center must ensure that sunscreen is applied thirty (30) minutes before going outdoors. If the child will be outside for more than one (1) hour, sunscreen must be reapplied every two (2) hours.
Identified through staff interviews, center did not ensure that sunscreen was applied 30 minutes before goining outside. Observed during inspection sunscreen applied one to five minutes before going outside. Correction: The center must ensure that sunscreen is applied thirty (30) minutes before going outdoors. If the child is outside more than one hour, sunscreen must be reapplied every two (2) hours. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
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.
Identified through staff interviews ch1 did not have sunscreen applied resulting in extensive sunburn causing blisters. Identified through staff interviews staff did not notice extensive sunburn throughout the day. No evidence facility reported reportable incident(s) as per regulation/statute. Reportable incident occurred on July 10, 2024. Observed at time of inspection and identified through staff files multiple occurrences of the Canyon Classroom being left out-of-ratio. Correction: All staff at center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.
At the time of inspection eleven (11) children were present and one student was not signed in. Correction: For security purposes daily sign-in and sign-out sheets or other mechanism for recording must be maintained for each child in the center daily. - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.22 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting.
At time of inspection no evidence of policies and procedures for diapering, toilet training, and toileting were provided to LS when requested. Correction: The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting. - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
No evidence that Assistant Director MC has completed Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training at the time of inspection. Correction: Directors and Assistant Directors must complete Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training within 90 days of employment. - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
No evidence that Assistant Director MC has completed Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training at the time of inspection. Correction: Directors and Assistant Directors must complete Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training within 90 days of employment. - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Previously sited on 04/02/2024. Resilient surfacing surrounding climbing equipment in back playground measured 4-5 inches on the date of the inspection. Correction: All climbing equiptment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.1 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).
No evidence of incident reports for ch1 available at time of inspection. No evidence of incident report for reportable incident occurring on July 10, 2024 available at the time of inspection. Identified through staff interviews no written records were provided to parent(s)/guardian(s) for either incident. Correction: The center must create and retain a written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care and a copy must be provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s). - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
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 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 26-5-111, C.R.S.
No evidence facility reported reportable incident(s) as per regulation/statute. Reportable incident occurred on July 10, 2024. Correction: Any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has 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 report pursuant to rule 2.126.B - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.B.2 · For each child who is learning to use a toilet, the child’s individual developmental abilities and needs must be accommodated as stated in the written policies and procedures for the center.
Identified through staff statement center staff have been instructed to not change a diaper for children who have produced a bowel movement. Staff have been instructed to call parent(s)/guardian(s) to change soiled diaper, allowing ch1 to sit in soiled diaper for inappropriate amounts of time until parent(s)/guardian(s) arrive. Correction: Center must accommodate children's individual developmental abilities and needs for each child who is learning to use a toilet. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Observed at start of inspection the Canyon room classroom serving 2.5 year to 6 year olds was found out of compliance for staff-child-ratio; having 1 staff to 11 students. 1 staff member, SM, was in kitchen at time of LS arrival, staff member SM left classroom 2 more times leaving class out of ratio during inspection. Total time Canyon room was over staff-to-child ratio was approximately two (2) minutes at the time of inspection. Upon file review observed evidence of multiple occurrences in Employee Warning Notice dated 4/16/2023 and 9/12/23, of Canyon Classroom being left out of ratio. Correction: Center must maintain staff-to-child ratios as stipulated in 2.217.A.14 at all times. - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.H.1 · Volunteers who are used to meet staff to child ratio must be equally qualified as an early childhood teacher, assistant early childhood teacher, or staff aide. Equally qualified volunteers must have complete staff records as required in rule section 2.210 and complete training requirements as required in rule section 2.213.
Observed on date of inspection that regular volunteer BF is periodically used to meet staff-to-child ratio and at time is in the care of children. No evidence of qualifications required in volunteer file. Correction: Volunteers who are used to meet staff-to-child ratio must be fully qualified as a staff aide and have complete staff records as required in section 2.210 and 2.213. - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Observed on date of inspection that regular volunteer BF is periodically used to meet staff-to-child ratio and at time is in the care of children. Observed no evidence regular volunteer BF has completed TRAILS background checks in over five years. Correction: Correct Immediately - All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage power point. Submit verification that regular volunteer BF have reviewed the power point within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for regular volunteer BF with written
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Observed on date of inspection that regular volunteer BF is periodically used to meet staff-to-child ratio and at time is in the care of children. Observed no evidence regular volunteer BF has completed FBI background checks in over five years. Correction: Correct Immediately - All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage power point. Submit verification that regular volunteer BF have reviewed the power point within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI background check for regular volunteer BF with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
No evidence of delegation for staff members with medication administration training that were on duty, MC and SM. Correction: At least one (1) staff member on duty must have delegation at all times. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.A.2 · No other business can operate in the rooms used by the center during the hours of childcare. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Observed at time of inspection children ages 6 years old to 12 years old not enrolled in Children's Kiva in the care of adults not enrolled in Children's Kiva in licensed rooms, Mesa Room and Mountain Room. Identified through interviews with present parties that a business not associated with The Children's Kiva is using the rooms to provide tutoring services. Correction: Center must not permit other businesses to operate in rooms used by the center during the hours of childcare. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
No evidence Assistant Director, MC, or staff member, SM, have completed pre-service and physical premises safety training at time of inspection. Correction: All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.D · Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.
Identified through staff statement center staff have been instructed to not change a diaper for children who have produced a bowel movement. Staff have been instructed to call parent(s)/guardian(s) to change soiled diaper, allowing ch1 to sit in soiled diaper for inappropriate amounts of time until parent(s)/guardian(s) arrive. Correction: Guidance must not be associated with toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 07/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:
No evidence of up-to-date delegation from Child Care Health Consultant in any staff file reviewed. Correction: Facility must maintain evidence at least one staff member with up-to-date delegation from Child Care Health Consultant is on duty at all times during childcare hours on file and available for review. Correct immediately. Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed green glass cup on Language Shelf in Canyon room. Correction: Facility must ensure materials made of easily breakable plastic or glass are inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection. KM moved cup to an area inaccessible to children. No response necessary. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Observed resilient surfacing at the bottom of slide and spider climber in back playground and climber in front playground less than 6 inches of loose fill in use/fall zones. Observed 3.5 to 5 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: Facility must ensure all areas surrounding climbing structures have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in use zone. Correct immediately. Respond to Lisensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Observed unlocked closet accessible to children in right bathroom in the Canyon classroom containing an EZ-Vent System. Correction: Facility must maintain buildings in a safe condition. Correct Immediately. Corrected at time of inspection; staff member SM locked the door to the closet. No response necessary. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.