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3617 E Martin Luther King BLVD, Denver CO 80205 · License #47595 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.120.A · An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in section 26.5-5-303(10), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the Department's automated system (Trails).
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member Cinthya. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Cinthya has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Cinthya with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
Staff member Lily alone with a group of 8 mixed age preschool childen in the After School Room. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT qualifications for staff member Lily. Correction: There must be at least 1 qualified ECT supervising each group of children. Correct by 12/09/2024
Disposition: Founded
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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 Dec 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members Ashley, Victoria, Laura, Cinthya, Paula. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members Ashley, Victoria, Laura, Cinthya, Paula. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff 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 every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Staff members Ashley and Laura working in Casa Luna with children under the age of 3 years. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for staff members Ashley, Laura. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for staff members Ashley, Laura. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members Ashley, Victoria, Laura, Cinthya, Paula. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members Ashley, Victoria, Laura, Cinthya, Paula. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Resilient material underneath the playground and swings to measure approximately 2 inches in depth. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
Reviewed 2 children's emergency medications and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medication. Correction: Obtain and maintain current emergency medication. Correct by 12/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
No documentation of current fire department inspection. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of fire inspection. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 9 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letters for staff members Ashley R., Laura W.B. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members AshleyR., Laura W.B. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Ashley R., Laura W.B. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Identified through staff members #1, #2, #3's statements that a preschool-aged child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3-4 minutes on 8/28/2023. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.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.
Identified through staff members #1 and #2's statements that no written attendance verification was conducted during a transition from the playground to the classroom on 8/28/2023 and a child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground. Specialist asked staff member #1 how many children were present in Casa Sole classroom at the time of inspection today, 9/18/2023, and staff member #1 stated 16 total, but specialist identified through head count that 17 children were present. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified through staff members #1 and #2's statements that no written attendance verification was conducted during a transition from the playground to the classroom on 8/28/2023 and a child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground and that new staff member #2 (hired 7/31/2023) was responsible for conducting the head count as the classroom transitioned inside. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well being of children. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.