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Denver CO 80249 · License #1735973 · Home-based · Large Family Child Care Home
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2.329.H.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
A 6 month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed an infant in a bassinet with a very loose sheet posing a possible suffocation hazard on 11/12/2025. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove the loose bedding,
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.311.A.14 · Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a current health statement. Correction: Ensure that the provider and applicant 2 must obtain a health statement that is signed by a health care provider. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.7 · Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.
Identified that the provider and applicant 2 completed infant safe sleep training on (12/5/2024), and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.D · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a current a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training. The training must be renewed every two years. Correct immeiately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correct and respond with verification of complaince by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” Correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 6 children's file and 3 children were lacking a current written authorization for emergency medical. Correction: Review and ensure that all children have a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of complaince by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2: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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
Reviewed 6 children's files and 1 child was lacking proof of immunizations. Correction: Review and ensure that the provider must collect the approved immunization form before or on the child's first day of care. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 emergency drill log and there were no drills completed or recorded for the 2025. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.I · Stairways of more than four (4) steps, in indoor and licensed outdoor areas, that are accessible to children must have gates that prevent access from the area being used when children under two (2) years old are present. The gate may be taken down as long as the family child care home primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff member is providing direct supervision of the child who is learning climbing skills on the stairs.
The provider did not have a gate on the stairway of 4 or more steps leading upstairs and had 2 children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ present under the age of 2 years old. Correction: Stairways of more than 4 steps indoor area that are accessible to children must have a gate that prevents access from the area being used by children under the age of two are present. This violations was cited on 12/17/2024. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.
The provider had a fire extinguisher that was less than 5 pounds and was a rating of 1-A-10-BC. Correction: The family child care home must contain at least 1 fire extinguisher with the minimum of 5 pounds, and a minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. This violations was cited on 12/17/2024. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.A.13 · The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children.
Outside in the backyard there was a child size trampoline accessible to children. Correction: The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.A.7 · All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children.
Outside in the backyard there was animal waste throughout the yard. Correction: All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.B.1.a · All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.
Outside in the backyard there was a climbing dome sitting on turf and lacking 6 inches of reilient surfacing. Correction: All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed the provider's house hold members and the provider's daughter and son did not have an CBI or FBI request or clearance letters. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking the face to face part two of the medication FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ adminsitration training. Correction: The provider and applicant 2 must complete the face to face part two of medication administration training. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.M · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correct and respond with verification of complaince by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed the provider's house hold members and the provider's daughter did not have an CBI or FBI request or clearance letters. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.5 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.
Reviewed 5 children's files and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired (3/14/2024) health statement. Correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have current health statement that is in accordance with the AAP recommendations. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.I · Stairways of more than four (4) steps, in indoor and licensed outdoor areas, that are accessible to children must have gates that prevent access from the area being used when children under two (2) years old are present. The gate may be taken down as long as the family child care home primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff member is providing direct supervision of the child who is learning climbing skills on the stairs.
The provider did not have a gate on the stairway of 4 or more steps leading upstairs and had 3 children present under the age of 2 years old. Correction: Stairways of more than 4 steps indoor area that are accessible to children must have a gate that prevents access from the area being used by children under the age of two are present. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.
The provider had a fire extinguisher that was less than 5 pounds and was a rating of 1-A-10-BC. Correction: The family child care home must contain at least 1 fire extinguisher with the minimum of 5 pounds, and a minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Review the providers' files and both Denise and Philip were lacking the part 2 of the medication FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ administration training. Correction: Review and ensure that the provider and applicant 2 must have part 1 and part 2 of the medication administration training and renew every 3 years. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 5 children's file and 1 child had an expired (3/17/2024) written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Review and ensure that all children have a current written authorization for emergency medical care and update annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.2 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child's current health statusmust 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.
Reviewed 5 children's files and 2 children were missing a health statement and have been enrolled longer than 30 days. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health statement within 30 days of enrollment. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 02/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.5 · Statements of health status of children under two (2) years of age must be updated in accordance with the national pediatric recommended schedule for routine health supervision or as required in writing by health care provider.
Reviewed 5 children's files and 2 children under the age of 2 had an expired health statement. Correction: Review and ensure all children under 2 must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 02/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.B.1 · The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.
Reviewed 5 children's files and 3 children were missing a written authority to arrange for emergency medical care. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current written authority to arrange for emergency medical care and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 01/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.934.B · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children
Outside on the back porch there was a drain spout with sharp edges and nails exposed. Also there was an orange broken toy with sharp edges in the sand box. Correction: Ensure that all outdoor play area shall be kept safe and free from hazard. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 01/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.7 · Prior to issuance of the license the licensee and primary provider must complete: The State Department approved course of training for medication administration.
Reviewed 2 staff files and both Denise and Phillip were lacking the Part 2 of the Medication Administration training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Review and ensure that all staff members must complete the Part 2 of the the Medication Administration training. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 02/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.