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Home › CO › Denver › Dps Ece Force Elementary School
1550 S Wolff, Denver CO 80219 · License #85113 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In Room 119, observed a loose and unplugged cord longer than 18 inches laying across the ground near the white board, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the cord on 4/21/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 04/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
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 Room 119, observed a power strip with 4 uncovered electrical outlets, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member covered the outlets on 4/21/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 04/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
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Reviewed 4 staff files. Observed SM1's file with documentation of a child abuse and neglect inquiry FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ background check older than 5 years old. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for staff member 1 with written response to the Specialist by 4/28/2026. Correct by 04/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
Reviewed 4 staff files. Observed SM1's file with documentation of FBI clearance letter older than 5 years old. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance letter for staff member 1 with written response to the Specialist by 4/28/2026. Correct by 04/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Observed 2 staff aides alone with children. Both staff aides were lacking documentation of qualifications to be assigned responsibility of an early childhood teacher. Correction: An early childhood teacher assigned responsibility of a single group of children must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one of the following qualifications. **Corrected at time of visit, the ECT returned to the group on 4/21/2026.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 4/28/2026. Correct by 04/21/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
In Room 118, reviewed the attendance verification and observed the transitioned from the classroom to the playground and from the playground to the classroom were not recorded. Correction: Transitions throughout the day must be recorded. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member recorded the transition on 9/3/2025.** No response is required. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In Room 119, observed soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the sink and Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unsecured cabinet under the sink, all 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 removed the soap and locked the cabinet on 9/3/2025.** No response is required. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. 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 4 staff files. Observed SM1's file lacking current documentation of a Department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved standard precautions training for all staff prior to working with children and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with documentation of training to specialist with written response by 9/10/2025. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.
On the ECE playground, observed the yellow slide containing a gap large enough (approximately 5/8 of an inch) to cause a potential strangulation hazard between the platform and slide Correction: Keep all playground equipment free from entrapment and strangulation hazards at all times. Correct immediately and respond by 9/10/2025. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Para Merly (DOH 10/2/23) and ECT Celeste's files (DOH 9/11/24) to be missing current documentation of TRAILS 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 Merly and Celeste have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for the staff listed above, with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/14/24. Correct by 10/07/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 4 staff files and observed Para Merly (DOH 9/16/24) file to be missing current documentation of FBI clearance letter. Phone 303-866-5948 Name : DPS ECE FORCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL License Number : 85113 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Merly has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for the staff listed above, with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/14/24. Correct by 10/07/2024 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: Gym Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 60 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 2. Classroom: Cafeteria Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 60 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 3. Classroom: 119 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 4. Classroom: 118 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 5. Classroom: 121
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.D.1.a · . For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Aide Jacqueline's file (DOH 10/1/20) and Aide Rodrigo's file (DOH 10/1/17) to be missing documentation of TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review ‘Navigating the Background Check’, the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Aide Karina has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter with written response to Specialist by 11/16/23. Correct by 11/09/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
During walk through observed an unlocked cabinet under the sink that contained Clorox bleach, Disinfectant, and paint all labeled "keep out of reach of children." Phone 303-866-5948 Name : DPS ECE FORCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL License Number : 85113 Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance. ** Corrected at time of visit. During visit on 11/9/23, staff moved these items to a locked storage area.** No response required. Correct by 11/09/2023 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: 119 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 2. Classroom: 118 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 3. Classroom: 121 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.