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Denver CO 80249 · License #1552927 · Large Family Child Care Home
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2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.
Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing to be missing. Correction: Ensure smoke alarm testing dates are kept and maintained at the family child care home for 12 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.335.N · Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.
An expired proof of vaccination record for one of the three pet dogs in the home. Correction: Ensure that all animals in the family child care home are vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance. Obtain proof of vaccination for pet dog in the home and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 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.
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Correction: Complete Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training and send verification of compliance to the
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.G · Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Complete Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Complete Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 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;
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Playground Safety for Homes training. Correction: Complete Department approved Playground Safety for Homes training and send verification of compliance to
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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;
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Complete Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.N · 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 for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Complete Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.B.1 · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.
A basket containing various car toys, including several Hot Wheel cars, accessible to children posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Ensure that toys accessible to children under three years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Complete Department approved Prevention of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 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 statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.
Three of eleven children's files reviewed to have an expired health statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correction: Within 30 days after admission, and within 30 days following the expiration date, the parent (s) or guardian (s) of each child must submit a statement of the child's health. Obtain health statements for the three children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 01/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.B.11 · Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellants, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian authorization. These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order from a prescribing health care provider.
Four of eleven children's files reviewed to be missing written authorization for topical preparations. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : Digna Medina License Number : 1552927 Correction: Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellents, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian written authorization. Obtain written authorization for topical preparations for the four children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
Eleven of eleven children's file reviewed to be missing signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the family child care home's policies and procedures. Correction: At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures. Obtain signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the family child care home's policies and procedures for the eleven children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 01/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2026
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.
Emergency, tornado and fire drill records to be missing. Correction: Ensure emergency, tornado and fire drill records are maintained and held by the facility over the past 12 months. Correct immediately and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.C.2 · The fingerprint process shall be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) calendar days of when any new resident, eighteen (18) years of age or older, begins residing in a family child care home or qualified exempt provider home. Adults must not be allowed unsupervised access to children in care until all background checks have been successfully completed.
Missing background checks for adult resident of the home. 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. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c.1 · If the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child wants a nonmedical exemption from the immunization requirement based on a religious belief whose teachings are opposed to immunizations or a personal belief that is opposed to immunizations, the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) must submit the CDPHE Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption (May 2023) with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado, or
In a child's file to be missing the CDPHE Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado. Correction: Obtain the CDPHE Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado for the enrolled child. Correct immediately and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.G · Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Safe Sleep training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Safe Sleep training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Immunization training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Immunization training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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;
In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Playground Safety training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Playground Safety training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.N · 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 for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 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.
In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
In Provider's file to be missing 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. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 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.
In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Disaster Preparedness training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.6 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 11 children's file and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired health statement. Correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have a current health statement and updated annually. Respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. 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.
There are 4 adults living in the home and 2 adults Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina have expired 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 Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina with written response to Specialist by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.923.K · Any cooking stoves with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard.
When completing the walk through there were two stove controls that were within reach of children. Correction: Ensure that any cooking stove with controls within reach of children shall have safety guard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider removed the cooking controls.*** Respond immediately with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.934.C · Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal. Gas grills with propane tanks must have a safety on/off knob on it.
Outside there was an unlocked shed with a law mower and was accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that outdoor play spaces must be free of hazards including the outside shed that contains the law mower. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider locked the shed. No need for written statement of complaince.*** Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.3 · If the parent or legal guardian of a child wishes an exemption from the requirement for immunizations due to religious or personal beliefs, the child's parent or legal guardian, must complete and sign the current Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization card which states the reason for such an exemption. The home has the right to refuse to admit any child if a completed current immunization card is not submitted.
Reviewed 11 children's files and 1 child did not have a exemption form completed. Correction: Review and ensure that if a parent wishes to complete an exemption it must be on the current Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization card. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.331.G.2 · In the large family child care home, the substitute for the: Staff aide must be equally qualified, as specified in Section 7.707.31, A, 2, to substitute for the staff aide when necessary.
There were 10 children present and there was not a qualified staff aide there was only a volunteer. Correction: Ensure that in a large child care home there must be a qualified staff aide. Correct e and respond with a plan of on going compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
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 11 children's files and 2 children were lacking a health statement and have been enrolled for longer than 30 days. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health statement within the first 30 days of attending the facility. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.10 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer 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 annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Review the provider's file and the provider had an expired Shaken Baby training. Correction: Review and ensure that the provider must complete and renew a Shaken Baby training annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.