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872 S Knox CT, Denver CO 80219 · License #27354 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the cleaning storage room, observed door to be open and Clorox, Lysol, Floor Science, Dawn dish soap all labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. In addition, observed a mouse trap under the storage cabinets on the back wall, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member closed the door and locked it on 3/11/2026. Staff member also removed the mouse trap on 3/11/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Reviewed the facility's emergency logs. Observed missing fire drills for January and February 2026 and missing lockdown drill for the 4th quarter of 2025. Correction: Fire drills must be held monthly and lockdown drills must be held at least quarterly. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/18/2026. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the cleaning storage room, observed door to be open and loose plastic bags accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Keep all loose bags inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member closed the door and locked it on 3/11/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In an unsecured storage cabinet along the back wall, observed an electrical power cord with a cord longer than 18 inches. Observed a light table cord and sound machine cord along the front wall with cords longer than 18 inches. These cords were accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the cords and locked the cabinet on 3/11/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed program's files and identified program to be missing documentation of current business license (expired 8/22/24). Correction: Obtain documentation of current business license. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/16/24. Correct by 09/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
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.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff Teresa's file (DOH 12/1/19) to be missing current documentation of Department-approved child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved child abuse prevention training for Teresa, and for all staff and annually thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/16/24. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff Teresa's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions training for Teresa, and for all staff and annually thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/16/24. Correct by 09/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed program's files and identified program to be missing documentation of current fire inspection report from the local fire department. Correction: Obtain documentation of current fire inspection. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/16/24. Correct by 09/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.