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4895 Peoria ST, Denver CO 80239 · License #1782519 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.524.A.4.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
Under the single slide and under the swings there was less than 2 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance (photos) by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.522.B · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
There were two bottles of dish soap labeled with "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a low shelf in the classroom area. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
At the time of the visit the program was operating upstairs in the flex area. The capacity posting was incorrect it stated 60 children. The capacity for that area is 19 children. Correction: Review and ensure all capacity postings are correct. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
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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 Mar 17, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 2 staff files and staff member number 1 was lacking an emergency and disaster training (FEMA). Correction: Review and ensure all staff complete an emergency and disaster training (FEMA) prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.K · All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.
Reviewed 2 staff files and staff member 1 is lacking 15 hours of ongoing professional development training. Correction: All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development. Correct and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/17/2026 Correct by 04/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.H · At least one (1) staff member with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
At the time of the visit there were two staff members working the before school program. Identified through a staff file review staff member 1 had an expired delegation. There was no one on duty who had a current delegation. Correction: At least one (1) staff member with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the children were dismissed from the morning program on 3/17/2026.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.511.C.5.a · -g The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.
Reviewed several individual health care plans and 4 individual health care plans were expired. Also there was a health care plan with medication that was listed on a health care plan and the facility was missing the required medication. Correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following medication. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.513.J · If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (March 30, 2024) and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 99 (June 30, 2018), 100 (July 15, 2020) and 260-265 (July 15, 2023), 266 (June 30, 2014), 267 (March 30, 2024), and 268 (July 15, 2023), and as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program (2023), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. The recommendations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/prep-med-waste-disposal and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program. These regulations and recommendations 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..
Reviewed children's medications and there were 5 medications that were left over at the program. Correction: If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medication. Correct immediately and respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.9 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Outside all through out the playground there was exposed weed barrier sticking up out of the wood chips posing a possible safety hazard. Outside on the playground there was exposed cement at the bottom of the three purple slides. The exposed cement is posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct immediately with a plan of onging compliance (photos) by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.527.C · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.
At the time of the visit there were two pairs of adult scissors located accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. The adult scissors were posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the two pairs of adult scissors up high and inaccessible to children on 3/17/2026. Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/17/2026. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing 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.” FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 3 staff files and 2 staff members Vanessa and Caprise need a new perjury statement for the new owner. Correction: Review and ensure that all staff members must sign a current perjury statement, Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 6/20/2024. Correct by 06/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
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.
Reviewed 3 staff files and 2 staff members Vanessa and Caprise need a new child abuse reporting statement for the new owner. Correction: Review and ensure that all staff members must sign a current child abuse reporting statement, Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 6/20/2024. Correct by 06/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.C · All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.
The facility was lacking docmentation of a business license. Correction: Ensure that facility has obatined a business license. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 6/20/2024. Correct by 06/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.