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Home › CO › Denver › Dps Ece Isabella Bird Community School
2701 N Lima ST, Denver CO 80238 · License #1657010 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 6 staff files and staff members 2,4, and 5 all had expired First Aid and CPR certificates. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 6/19/2026. Correct by 05/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
At the time of the visit licensing specialist walked into classroom 113 and there was 18 preschool age children to 1 staff member at 10:28AM. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ At the time of the visit licensing specialist observed classroom 111's assistant teacher outside in the hallway alone with one child taking a picture. The assistant teacher left the lead teacher alone with 16 preschool age children for less than a minute. Correction: The facility must follow the staff to child ratio at all times. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the lead teacher came back to classroom 113 at 10:30 AM on 5/20/2026. Corrected at the time of the visit the assistant teacher came back inside the classroom on 5/20/2026.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 6/19/2026. Correct by 05/20/2026
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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 May 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Outside on the playground in the sand box there was black weed barrier sticking out of the sand posing a possible tripping hazard. Outside on the playground there was weed barrier stick up out of the wood chips near the storage shed. The weed barrier is posing a possible tripping hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 6/19/2026. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.120.C.2 · 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: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.
Licensing Specialist observed classroom 111 assistant teacher to be alone with a child in the hallway. Licensing Specialist reviewed staff member #6's file and it did not have any proof of of submission of the Trails form within the required time frame. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #6 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member #6 with written response to the Specialist by 6/19/2026. Correct by 05/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
At the time of the visit the licensing specialist observed classroom 111 assistant teacher to be taking photo of a child out in the hallway. Licensing Specialist reviewed the staff member's file and the staff member was not a qualified early childhood teacher. Correction: There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member retruned to the classroom with the lead teacher on 5/20/2026.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 6/19/2026. Correct by 05/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 112 there was a bottle of lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on the teacher desk accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher placed the lotion up high and inaccessible to children on 9/18/2025. No response required*** Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In classroom 111 there was an empty large plastic zip lock bag on the ground posing a possible suffocation hazard. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher placed the high and inaccessible to children on 9/18/2025. No response required*** Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 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.
Outside on the Preschool under the short green slide there was less 3 inches of wood chips. Correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the program raked the wood chips to meet 6 inches of resiliency on 9/18/2025. No response needed*** Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
In classroom 113 at 2:27 pm there were 27 children ages 3 to 4 years old to 2 staff members. Correction: The facility must follow the staff to child ratio. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the program split up into two groups and the two groups were in staff to child ratio on 9/18/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/18/2025. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
In classroom 113 at 2:27 PM there were 27 children ages 3 to 4 years old and over the max by 3 children. Correction: The facility must follow the maximum group size for children by ages. ***Corrected at the time of the visit 3 children had been checked out and left for the day and the program had a total of 24 children on 9/18/2025.*** Respond with a plan of compliance by 10/18/2025. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
At 2:27PM there were 27 children in classroom 113 which is licensed for 20 children. Correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.***Corrected at the time of the visit the program split into two groups and there were 14 children in classroom 113 on 9/18/2025. Respond with a plan of compliance by 10/18/2025. Correct by 09/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 6 staff files and staff member #1 did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification or a First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/18/2025. Correct by 10/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety Certificate (including CPR for all ages of children) and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 4 staff files and 2 staff members had an expired CPR and First Aid training and there was 31 children. The other staff member had a CPR and First Aid Module. Correction: Review and ensure that there must be 1 person for every 30 or few children in attendance that has a current CPR and First Aid training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/14/2023. Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 4 staff files and 1 staff member had an expired Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Review and ensure all staff members must complete a Child Abuse Prevention training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/14/2023. Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
In the sandbox outside on the preschool playground there was black matting stick up through the sand posing a tripping hazard. Correction: Ensure that all outdoor play areas including the sandbox must be free from hazards and kept safe. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/14/2023. Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.C.3 · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
In classroom 112 there was one bottle of sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's first and last name. Correction: Ensure suncreen that is provided for individual children the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name. ***Correceted at the time of the visit the teacher wrote the child's name on the sunscreen. No need for response.*** Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 112 there were several bottles of sunscreen labeled keep out of reach of children accessible on the children's kitchen play set. Also in classroom 112 there were two containers of Clorox wipes labeled keep out reach of children sitting on a shelf and in the bathroom accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach of children must not be accessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher made all items inaccessible to children. No need for written statement of compliance.*** Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children
Outside on the playground on one side there was 1 teacher to 17 children. Correction: Ensure that all groups must maintain staff to child ratio. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the school had a para come outside. ***No need for written statement.*** Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.