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1240 W 10th AVE, Denver CO 80204 · License #1668955 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In the Preschool 1 classroom observed multiple phone charges, 1 extension cord and 2 portable fan cords longer than 18 inches to be unsecured posing as a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: Ensure all materials are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 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 an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool 1 classroom observed: 1 bottle of Clorox bleach, 1 bottle of Cascade dishwasher liquid, 1 bottle of Dawn dish soap. In an unlocked rotating cabinet in the Preschool 1 class observed 2 bottle of Baby oil. All items were labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all hazardous items and items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit - staff member locked cabinets making them inaccessible to children on 9/18/25.** Respond
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
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In a unsecured storage closet in the Preschool 1 classroom observed 1 staff purse. This item was accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Items posing a potential safety hazard should not be accessible to children under the age of 5 years. ***Corrected at time of visit - staff member locked storage closet making purse inaccessible to children on 9/18/25.*** Respond with plan for on going compliance. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the Infant 1 room licensing specialist observed a bouncer, several toys and a small mat in an evacuation crib at the time of the visit. Correction: Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment. *** Corrected at time of visit staff member removed the bouncer, toys and mat on 9/18/25***. Respond with a plan for on going compliance. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.3.a · Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.
In the Toddler 2 classroom a play structure with an attached slide to have approximently three feet of use zone and three feet of zone extending out from the base of the slide. Correction: Toddler equipment must have a three foot use zone surrounding the equipment, Slides require a six foot use zone. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for on going compliance. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed twelve staff files and observed SM2 to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correct immediately and respond with a copy of the training certificate and submit to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
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.
Reviewed twelve staff files and observed SM2 to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correct immediately and respond with a copy of the training certificate and submit to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed twelve staff files and observed SM6 to have an expired certificate of the Department approved safe sleep training course. Correction: All staff working with infants less than 12 months must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. Correct immediately and respond with a copy of the training certificates to the Licensing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Emergency drills to be incomplete. Missing tornado drill for March 2025. Missing fire drills for April 2025. Correction: Fire drills must be held monthly, tornado drills must be held monthly between March to October, and other emergency drills must be held quarterly so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Record of drills must include date, time, number of adults, number of children, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. Correct immediately. Ensure that emergency drills are conducted and documented in full. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
adult size scissors on the teacher's desk drawer with no lock making them accessible to children, in both head start classrooms. Correction: Make all sharp tools and instruments inaccessible to children. Correct Immediately. Document future compliance to the Licensing Specialist with written response. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, director moved the scissors from the drawer and stored them in a higher shelve making them inaccessible to children, 10/23/24. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
on teacher's desk a bottle of allergy medicine (zyrtec) making it accessible to children. Correction: Medication must be stored in locked area inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, staff removed the medications and moved them to the cabinet in the bathroom and locked it, 10/23/24 Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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.
the landscaping mat of the head start playground to be sticking out, making it a tripping hazard. Correction: Cover the landscaping mat, so the playground is free of hazards. Correct immediately or before children have access to the playground. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
3 out of 13 staff files reviewed to have expired certificates of the Department approved prevention of shaken baby/abuse head trauma training for the following individuals: Jennifer E., Rocio R., and Deja W. Correction: All providers and staff working with children less than three years must complete a Department approved prevention of shaken baby/abuse head trauma training prior to working with children less than three years of age and renew annually. Correct immediately. Send copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist. Document future compliance with the written response. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Deja W. to have an expired certificate of the Department approved training about Child Abuse Prevention. Correction: All staff must complete the Department approved training about child abuse prevention and renew annually. Correct immediately. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
2 out of 13 staff files reviewed to have expired certificates of the Department approved safe sleep training for the following individuals: Gloria M., and Deja W. Correction: All staff must complete the Department approved training about safe sleep and renew annually. Correct immediately. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Dawney U. to be missing documentation of the Department approved training about Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correction: All directors must complete the Department approved training about Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 11/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2024
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 the center.
Reviewed six children's files and found one to be missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct by 02/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Two bottles of toothpaste labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting near bathroom door accessible to children in the preschool room. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of chlidren" must be inaccessible to children. Correct Immediately. Corrected at time of visit - teacher moved both items to a high shelf inaccessible to children. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 01/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Staples used on bulletin board are accessible to toddlers in hallway adjacent to toddler classrooms. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit - teacher covered staples with tape to make them inaccessible to children under three. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 01/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.