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Home › CO › Denver › Dps Ece John H Amesse Elementary
5440 Scranton ST, Denver CO 80239 · License #85081 · 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.
Outside on the playground there was a green tarp that was in the sandbox and posing a possible tripping hazard. Outside on the playground there was a sandbox and there was black barrier sticking out of the sand. The black barrier was posing a possible tripping hazard. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishing such as the sandbox tarp and black barrier must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazard. Correct immediately respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In classroom 129 there was a first aid bag sitting on low shelf accessible children. The first aid bag contained FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ a tub of sunscreen that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children." This is a direct violation of stipulation H. Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including sunscreen must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member placed the first aid bag up high and inaccessible to children on 3/18/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 classroom 129 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet, one child was lacking the time of arrival. Correction: 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. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member wrote the time arrival on 10/8/2025*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/15/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.5.a · If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child;
In classroom 129 a child was sleeping on a mat that was missing a sheet and blanket. Correction: If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member used a child's sheet from a child who was not present. *** Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
In classroom 129 observed 7 children on cots that were less than 2 feet apart. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
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 5 staff files and 1 staff member Brisa Mirada was lacking an 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 staff member Brisa M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Brisa M. with written response to Specialist by 9/23/2024 Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
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 classroom 130 Licensing Specialist reviewed the sign in sheet and it was lacking the time a children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ arrived. Also in classroom 130 reviewed the attendance verification sheet and it had only 4 children marked and there were 9 children present. Correction: The time a child arrives and leaves each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification throughout the day including during transitions. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member wrote down what time the child arrived. A staff member completed a name to face and corrected the attendance verification sheet. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 one staff member Brisa Miranda was lacking a 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 Brisa Miranda have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff members Brisa Miranda with written response to Specialist 10/27/2023 . Correct by 10/20/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.