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425 N Roger-Smith AVE, Cortez CO 81321 · License #59498 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Observed no evidence of Department-approved Disaster Preparedness training on file in one (1) out of thirteen (13) staff files reviewed at the time of the insection. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. - Correct Immediately - Corrected at the time of inspection, Director had staff member complete
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Observed no evidence of up-to-date Department-approved training about child abuse prevention on file in one (1) out of thirteen (13) staff files reviewed at the time of the insection. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training about child abuse prevention annually. - Correct Immediately - Corrected at the time of inspection, Director had staff member complete training and submited verification of completion dated 06/08/2026 to the Licensing Specialist . Correct by 06/08/2026
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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 Jun 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed no evidence of up-to-date Department-approved Standard Precautions training on file in one (1) out of thirteen (13) staff files reviewed at the time of the insection. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved standard precautions training annually. - Correct Immediately - Corrected at the time of inspection, Director had staff member complete training and submited verification of completion dated 06/08/2026 to the Licensing Specialist . Correct by 06/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.527.I · No other business can operate in the rooms used by the center during the hours of child care.
Observed private dance lessons in the Canyon room during the hours of child care at the time of inspection. Correction: No other business can operate in licensed rooms during the hours of childcare. - Correct Immediately -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence of Department-approved Playground Safety course for staff members Ao or KN on file at the time of inspection. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 07/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.G · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.
No evidence of Department-approved Injury prevention training for staff members AO or AC on file at the time of inspection. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 07/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.G · Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.
No evidence of annual health history on file for staff members EB, AO, TH, AC or KN at the time of inspection. Correction: Each staff member as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location. - Correct Immediately -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
No evidence of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness for staff member KN on file at the time of inspection. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. - Correct Immediately -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
The FBI clearance letter for staff member AC is not maintained on file and available for review at the time of inspection. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member AC has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member AC with written response to the Specialist. - Correct Immediately - Correct by 06/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.531.A · A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following:
No evidence of the Child Care Health Consultant file including requirements from rules 2.509.G to 2.509.G.3.b maintained and available for review at the time of inspection. Correction: A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, including the CHild Care Health Consultant. -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 07/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.5224.A.4 · Combustibles, such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds, must be stored in well-ventilated areas separated from flammable materials and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed Swiffercleaning solution and toilet cleaner in lowcabinet, undersink, in child care room. Correction: Licensedfacility must store cleaning products in areas inaccessible to children Correct Immediately - — Corrected attime of inspection. Director KU putthe two cleaning products in high shelfinaccessibleto children. No response necessary. Correct by 06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.l · Everyfive (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiryform and currentfeeto the Departmentfor processing. An updated clearance letterorverification of the submission ofthe inquiryform must be obtained beforefive (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Observed in stafffile review TRAILS Clearence letters forstaffmembers DH and TH exceeded five years. Correction: Correct Immediately All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background - Check Investigation Unit’s (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification thatstaffmembers DH and TH have reviewed the PowerPointwithin 24 hours. Submit documentation ofTRAILS Clearance Letterforstaffmembers DH and TH with written response to the Specialist. Correctby 06/12/2024 ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado Departmentof Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page2of8 Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CITY OF CORTEZ-PLAYGROUND DAYS License Number: 59498
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.506.E · Emergencytelephone numbers must be posted ateach permanent site and taken on all field trips and during mobile school-age child care programs. The emergency numbers must include, at a minimum, 911, ora rescue unit if911 isn’t available; the clinic or hospital nearestto the activity location; ambulance service; fire, police, and health departments; and Rocky Mountain Poison Control.
No evidence emergency telephone numbers posted on date of inspection. Correction: Emergencytelephone numbers must be posted and taken on trips. Correct Immediately Respond to - - licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correctby 06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.AAchild · care facility must require each staffmemberofthefacilityto read and sign a statementclearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuantto state lawand outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidentsofchild abuse orneglectaccording to state law.
Observedthrough stafffile review no evidence ofsigned Abuse Statementfor Director KU. Correction: All staffmust have signed abuse statementon site and readyfor review Correct Immediately Corrected at - - time ofinspection. Director KU signed form and placed in file. No response necessary. Correct by06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.131.A.I · Every application used in the State ofColorado foremploymentwith a child care provider orfacility, orforthe certification ofa foster home, must include thefollowing notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement ofany material fact orthing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”
Observed through stafffile review no evidence ofsigned Perjury Statementfor Director KU. Correction: All staff must have signed Perjury Statement on site and readyfor review Correct Immediately-Corrected at - time of inspection. Director KU signed form and placed in file. No response neessary. Correct by 06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.lAll · staffmembers mustcomplete a Department-approved standard precautions training priorto ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado Departmentof Early Childhood 710S.AshStreet f8 Denver Colorado 80246 Page 3 o Report of Inspection Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CITY OF CORTEZ-PLAYGROUND DAYS License Number: 59498 working with children. Thistraining must be renewed annuallyand maycounttowards ongoing training requirements.
Observed through stafffile review staff member DH Standard Precautions Training exceeds one (1) year. Correction: All staffmust complete a Department-approved Standard Precautionstraining annually. Correct Immediately - - Respond to licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correctby 06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Priorto caring for children, all staffmust complete a Department-approvedtraining in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooteron Premises Plans forChildren in Care. Forseasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days percalendaryear, at least one on site directormust be trained in the Department approved training.
Observed through stafffile review no evidence ofFEMAtrainingforstaffmember KH. Correction: All staffmust complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness Correct - Immediately Respond to licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correct by 06/12/2024 -
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.C · Each staffmember and regularvolunteeras defined in rule section 2.510 must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained bythe center in a secure location.
No evidence ofAnnual Health HistoryforStaffmembers KU, KN, DH, TH in stafffile review. Correction: All staffmembers including KU, KN, DH, and TH must complete an annual health historythatthe program maintains on site Correctand respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation ofcorrection Correctby 07/12/2024 -
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.AAt · all times during the operating hours ofthefacility, exceptforfostercare homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominentand conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.
No current license posted on date of inspection. Correction: Thefacility/agency must postthe current child care license in a prominentand conspicuous location easily observable bythose entering the child carefacility Correct Immediately Corrected attime ofinspection. DirectorKU - — ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado DepartmentofEarly Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page4 of8 Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Hnspection Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CITY OF CORTEZ.-PLAYGROUND DAYS License Number: 59498 posted current license. No response necessary. Correctby 06/1212024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours ofa family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, orchildren’s residentcamp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report ora notice as to wherethe report may be reviewed atthefacility bythe parent or legal guardian ofa child ortheirdesignee.
No Report of Inspection (orinstructions on howto view) posted on date ofinspection. Correction: Thefacility must post its most recent licensing inspection report ora notice as to where the report may be reviewed atthe facility bythe parent or legal guardian ofa child ortheirdesignee Correct Immediately Respond to - - licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correctby 06/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours ofafamily child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, thefacility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the proceduresforfiling a complaintwith the Colorado DepartmentofEarly Childhood, including the telephone numberand mailing address.
No ComplaintProcedure posted on date ofinspection. Correction: Thefacility must post in a prominentand conspicuous location information regarding the proceduresforfiling a complaintwith the Colorado Departmentof Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address Correct - Immediately Respond to licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correct by 06/12/2024 -
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, exceptfamily child care homes must post in every room ofthe child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacityofthe room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained forthe age ofchildren cared for in the room.
Observed no evidence oflicense capacity orstaff-to-child ratio in Child Watch, Canyon, or Mesa rooms. Correction: All facilities, exceptfamilychild care homes must post capacityand staff-to-child ratios in every room ofthe child care facility Correct Immediately Respond to licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correct by - - ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado Departmentof Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.130.B · During the hours ofoperation, thefacility’s most recent licensing, fire department, and health department inspection reports must be accessible to parents and legal guardians ofchildren in care ortheirdesignee and to parents and legal guardians considering placing their children in care atthefacility.
No evidence most recent Fire/Health Inspections (or instructionson howto view) are posted for parents/legal guardians. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence most recent Fire/Health Inspections are accessibleto parents/legal guardians Correct Immediately Respond to licensing specialistwith written confirmation ofcorrection. Correct by - - 06/12/2024 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: Child Watch Classroom Type: School-age Capacity: 25 Youngest Age: 5 Years OldestAge: 16 Years ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado Departmentof Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page6of8 Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CITY OF CORTEZ-PLAYGROUND DAYS License Number: 59498 2. Classroom: Canyon Classroom Type: School-age Capacity: 20 YoungestAge: 5 Years OldestAge: 16 Years 3. Classroom: Mesa Classroom Type: School-age Capacity: 20 YoungestAge: 5 Years OldestAge: 16 Years ROl ID: 59498-06122024 Colorado DepartmentofEarly Childhood 710 S. Ash Street
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.