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8499 E Stoll PL, Denver CO 80238 · License #1658914 · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.508.B · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training. The training must include: Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Staff member 1 was working with children and was lacking a building and physical premises training prior to working with children. Correction: All staff members must complete a building and physical premises training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/14/2026. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.511.C.5.a · -g The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.
Reviewed 2 individual health care plans and both individual health care plans were expired. Correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 1/14/2026. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
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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.
2.522.C · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.
Outside on the playground there were two areas of the pour and play that were torn and lifting up from the ground. The two areas of torn and lifted pour and play were posing a possible tripping hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the program director placed cones over the pour and play areas making it inaccessible to children on 1/7/2026.***Respond with a plan for on going compliance by 1/14/2026. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 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.
The program only had record of emergecy drills listed on the drill log starting in August of 2025. The program did not a complete record of drill for the past 12 months. Correction: A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.524.A.4.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
Outside on the playground there was approximately 3 inches of woodchips at the bottom of the yellow slide and did not retain the proper resiliency. Correction: Loose fill resilient surfacing including woodchips must be raked regulary to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least 6 inches. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 2/20/2025. Correct by 02/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.4.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
School age playground to have a play structure measuring over 6 feet high with wood chips were compacted and lacking required resiliency throughout entire use zone. Throughout the swing set use zone the wood chips were compacted and lacking required resiliency. Correction: The loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six inches. Correct immediately and respond with an ongoing plan of compliance by 9/23/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Licensing Specialist observed a child hanging off the outside railing of the walking bridge and jump down off playstructure which measured 7 feet 7 inches high. Licensing Specialists observed the same child hanging from the platform to the purple slide that measured 6 feet 6 inches high. Correction: All personnel at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/23/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.527.A.1 · The following records must be on file at the center: Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child, and daily record of time child arrives at and departs from the center.
On playground, observed group of 13 children to be playing. Identified through Program Leader Natasha's statement that 14 children were in attendance. Reviewed attendance roster for outdoor group and observed it to reflect 16 children in attendance. Licensing Specialists then counted 12 children and identified through Program Leader Natasha's statement that 4 children had not been signed out. The attendance record did not accurately reflect the physical attendance. Correction: Records of daily attendance for each child, and daily record of time child arrives at and departs from the center must be kept at the center. **Corrected at the time of visit- program leader Natasha completed a name to face check and updated classroom roster on 8/20/24.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 8/27/24. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.
In the unsecured kitchen, the following items were observed: -one bottle of Oven and Grill Cleaner -one bottle of liquid sanitizer FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ -one large detergent container These items were accesible to children posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Hazardous items must be stored inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit- the Program Supervisor locked the kitchen door making items inaccessible to childre on 8/20/24.** No response required. Correct by 08/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.E · Group size for children in care may be exceeded for attendance time, meal and snack time, special occasions and activities. The room capacity must not be exceeded.
Durining the walk through of the visit licensing specialist observed 28 children in classeroom 130 which is licensed for only 26 children. The classroom was over the licnesed capacity by 2 children. Correction: Ensure the facility must not exceed the licensed room capacity. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director moved 2 children to another classroom and returning to the licensed capaicty of 26 children.***Repsond with an on going plan of compliance by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 132 there was a large jug of hand sanitizer labeled Keep out of reach of children sitting on a shelf accessible to children. In classroom 128 there were 2 staff personal item bags that were sitting on the teacher desk and chair accessible to children. In classroom 130 there was a staff backpack sitting on a table accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all hazadous items including hand sanitizer and staff personal item bags and backpacks must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member in classroom 132 placed the jug of hand sanitizer up high making it inaccessible to children. In classrooms 128 and 130 the staff members placed the staff person item bags and backpack up high and inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance*** Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.506.B · For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian's signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian's approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.
Licensing Specialist reviewed the attendance sheets and Natascha only had 28 children signed in and there were 29 children present in her group. Correction: Ensure that staff must verify attendance periodically through out the day. ***Corrected at the time of the visit Natascha completed a name to face verification and added the 29th child to the attendance sheet.*** Correct immediately with an on going plan of compliance by 5/15/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.524.A.7 · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.
Outside on the field there was a large hole about 8 inches deep and 4 inches wide posing a tripping hazard. Also there was a metal plant stake that was laying on the field closest to the parking lot. Correction: Ensure that all outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be safe and free of hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director removed the metal planter stake from the field.*** Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 4/23/2024. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Licensing Specialists asked Ms. Kelis how many children were in their group and Ms. Kelis stated 27 children and there were 26 present. Correction: Ensure that all staff member must demonstrate proper care and well-being of children by knowing how many children are present. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for on going compliance by 4/23/2024. This was previously cited on 3/6/2024. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.506.B · For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian's signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian's approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.
Reviewed the attendance verification sheet for Mr Juan and Ms. Kelis group they had 26 children present and only 25 children were counted on the attendance verification sheet. Correction: Review and ensure that staff members must have the correct amount of children signed in on the attendance verification sheet. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member signed in the one child who was missing.*** Immediately respond with an on going plan of compliance by 4/23/2024. This was previously cited on 2/29/2024. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.F · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.
Mary the program leader was with 20 children at the restrooms alone while the program aide was attending 1 to 1 to a child displaying behavioral issues in unknow area. Correction: Ensure that there is 1 staff member for every 15 children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit program aide and the child joined the group that was located at the restrooms. Respond immediately with a plan of on going compliance by 3/27/2024. Correct by 03/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.C.1 · Program aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Program aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children.
Program leader Juan walked inside the cafeteria from the playground with a child leaving leaving program aide Kaden alone with 13 children for approximately 30 seconds. Correction: Program aides must never be left alone with children including to let a child inside the cafeteria from outside. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the program leader and the child went back outside to the cafeteria. Respond immediately with a plan of ongoing compliance by 3/27/2023. Correct by 03/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.