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3800 S PIERCE ST, Denver CO 80235 · License #1522013 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
2 small pieces of chalk on the toddler playground, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must not be accessible to children, correct immediately 6/11/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the chalk from the playground. No response is required. Correct by 06/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 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.
grip tape on a bridge on the toddler playground to be loose posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 6/11/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the tape. No response is required. Correct by 06/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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.
No staff with current medication delegation was available to review. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: There must be at least one staff member on site with medication delegation, correct immediately 6/11/26. Correct by 06/11/2026
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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 11, 2026
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.
In the preschool classroom, a cord plugged into the wall but not into a device. Previously cited on 10/14/2025. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the cord completely to the locked kitchen and informed staff that it is to stay in the kitchen area. No response required. Correct by 11/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
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.
A charging cord plugged into the wall, but not into a device in the preschool room, accessible to children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Assistant Director moved the cord to be inaccessible. No Response required. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
On the Pre-K playground, the resilient material compacted. Correction: Loose fill resilient material must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency. Correct immediately. Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
In the Pre-K Casita room, two string lights to have an additional plug on the back that was not covered at floor level. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Assistant Director covered the outlets. No response required. Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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:
Reviewed 7 staff files and found Sejal Y. to be assigned as an infant teacher with no documentation of an orientation. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation that infant staff have completed an 8 hour orientation training. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Reviewed 7 staff files and found no documentation that the staff have been trained on the use of available fire extinguishers. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation that the staff have been trained on the use of available fire extinguishers. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
The slides on the Preschool Playground and the Pre-K playground to have only 3-4 inches on resilient material. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, Director raked the wood chips. No response required. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 submitted annually.
Reviewed 7 staff files and found Grace H (DOH 5/19/25) and Sejal Y. (DOH 7/21/23) to be missing a medical statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a medical statement for all staff. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 07/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 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 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.
Reviewed 7 staff files and found Grace H. to be missing the Department-approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation that Grace has completed the Department-approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
At time of inspection a Melissa and Doug puzzle with a manufacture label of 4+ was on a low shelf, accessible to children, in the infant room. This is a direct violation of stipulation P on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation P states "Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age". Correction: Toy's with a manufacture label of 4+ must be inaccessible to children under the age of 4. Corrected at the time of visit: Jenny removed the puzzle to the storage area. No written response needed. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
At time of inspection, the gate to the kitchen in the Toddler classroom was open. This is a direct violation of stipulation Q on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation Q states “Licensee shall ensure all indoor and outdoor play areas are maintained in safe condition and that hazardous, high-risk areas are made inaccessible to children.” FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All highrisk areas (including the kitchen), must be inacessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Jenny pulled the gate closed and locked. No written response needed. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
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 preschool bathroom, observed a bottle of air freshener with a manufacture label of "keep out of reach of children", this bottle was in the shower behind a plastic curtain, and within reach of children. Correction: Immediately, all items with a manufacture label of 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Jenny removed the bottle to an area that is gated off from children. No response needed. Correct by 01/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D.5 · Every five (5) years requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by resubmitting a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee to CBI for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Christina H. missing a current FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification that staff member Christina has reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI, Clearance Letters for staff member Christina, with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Casita classroom, observed an unlocked drawer in the kitchen that had an adult knif. This was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately on 11/15/23, all sharp tools must inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Jennifer removed knife to a locked cabinet. No response needed. Correct by 11/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.