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2575 Vine ST, Denver CO 80205 · License #1774026 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.121.A.1 · 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:
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI clearance for SM#7. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #7 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member #7 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.2.a · In the infant program, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. An individual qualified as an infant early childhood teacher must be responsible during the remaining time. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Identified through director's statement that the Infant Program Supervisor qualified staff members, SM2 & SM5, are not regularly scheduled in the Infant classroom and do not meet the required 60% of time in classroom per operating day. Correction: There must be an Infant Program Supervisor in the Infant classroom 60% of every operating day. Correct by 04/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Disposition: Founded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed 3 child files and observed no documentation of immunization records on state approved forms for 1 child. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documetantion of immunization records on state approved form. Correct by 04/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the center.
Reviewed 3 child files and observed no current documentation of health appraisal for one child. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health appraisal. Correct by 05/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.E · If the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree(s) that the center should care for a child in the toddler program who is twelve (12) months old but not walking independently, or is over thirty-six (36) months old, the center must have on file a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.
Identified that one child in the Toddler classroom is over the age of 3 years. Reviewed 3 child files and observed no documentation of written statement from health care provider confirming care for child is appropriate in the toddler program. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete documentation supporting child's need to remain in the Toddler classroom past the age of 3 years. Correct by 04/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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;
Reviewed 3 child files and observed 1 child to have expired documentation of emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 04/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Staff member Sarah alone in the toddler room while staff member Anasia took a short break. Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Sarah has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Sarah with written response to the Specialist. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - Anasia went back into the classroom. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.A.5 · Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard.
An infant eating whole, uncut asparagus. Correction: All foods should be age appropriate and not pose a choke hazard. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member cut asparagus into small pieces for the infant. No response required. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.226.C.2 · All groups of children must be actively supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher at all times.
Staff member Sarah alone in the toddler room while substitute Anasia took a short break. Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT qualifications for staff member Sarah. Correction: All groups of children must be supervised by a qualified ECT at all times. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - Anasia went back into the toddler room. Submit plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Reviewed 5 child files and observed no current documentation of health statements for 3 children. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements for all enrolled children. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submitted annually.
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of original health statement for staff members Sarah, Andrea, Kelsey. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of health statement for staff upon initial employment. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of completed Pre-Service training for staff members Andrea, Emma, Kelsey. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training for all staff prior to working with children. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
Staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room and staff member Andrea working alone in the Preschool room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT or A-ECT qualifications for Sarah, Andrea. Correction: There must be an ECT assigned to each group of children. Submit plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:
Staff member Alicia working alone in the Infant room as Infant ECT at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 files and observed no documentation of completed infant orientation training for Alicia. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of 8 hours of infant orientation for Infant ECT staff. Correct by 03/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.2 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Sarah's ECT qualifications or toddler orientation training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of 8 hours of toddler orientation for Toddler staff aides. Correct by 03/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Staff member Alicia working alone in the Infant room and staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of FBI clearance for staff member Alicia and no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Alicia, Sarah have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff member Alicia. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for all staff. Correct by 03/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Staff member Sarah working in the Toddler room with children ages 1-3 years at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for staff member Sarah. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for all staff who work with children under the age of 3 years. Correct by 03/27/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.
Pillows stored under one evacuation crib in the infant room. Correction: Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved pillows to a high shelf. No response required. Correct by 03/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of delegation for any staff member. Correction: At least one staff member with current delegation must be on duty at all times. Submit plan for compliance and documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Playground to be still under construction with unsecured shade screen, loose turf, several containers of sharp nails and screws, power tools, unfinished wood on new fencing with large splinters protruding all in areas accessible to children and posing a a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children and make outdoor play area ready and safe for children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.232.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.
Incomplete fencing around the preschool and infant/toddler playgrounds. Correction: The play area must be fenced to restrict children from unsafe areas. Submit documentation with written
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.C.1.a · Center staff must have a monthly consultation with a current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge and experience in maternal and child health.
Facility to have no Child Care Health Consultant. Correction: Center must have a monthly consultation with a current department approved child care health consultant. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.A · An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in section 26.5-5-303(10), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the Department's automated system (Trails).
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance for staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.A.1 · 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:
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI, FBI clearance letters for staff member Rivka. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Rivka has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Rivka with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Identified through director Cat's statement that staff members Olga, Jacqueline will be working together in the Infant room, staff members Emily, Cat will be working in the Toddler room, and staff member Sayda will be working in the Preschool room alone. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of complete background checks for staff FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ members, Olga, Jacqueline, Emily, Cat, Sayda. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
No documentation of completed health inspection. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of completed health inspection. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
No documentation of zoning approval. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of zoning approval. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Pre-Service training for staff members Cat, Rivka, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Jacqueline, Sayra, Olga, Emily. Correction: All staff must complete a pre-service training prior to working with children. Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training for all staff and submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.