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2180 S Hudson St, Denver CO 80222 · License #1756452 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
(1) Doll torn with stuffing accessible to children in the caterpillar classroom. Correction: The director immediately (1/20/2026) removed the torn doll from the classroom and made it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 01/20/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 14 staff files and observed Haifa E to be lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions. Correction: Immediately (2/27/2025) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Unfounded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed Haifa E to be lacking documentation of a current Department approved training for safe sleep. Correction: Immediately (2/27/2025) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Safe Sleep training certificates for all staff who work with children less than 12 months of age to include the above listed staff.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
An outlet next to the exterior door in the preschool classroom lacking one outlet cover. Correction: The preschool ECT immediately (2/27/25) covered the outlet in the preschool classroom. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.
Reviewed classroom attendance log and identified Toddler 1 classroom had 4 children signed in and 7 children present in the classroom. Correction: Corrected at time of inspection, the ECT immediately (2/27/25) corrected the attendance log to include all children present. No response required. Correct by 02/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:
Identified through the review of the program's policies and procedures, Program did not follow policy regarding allergies for ch1. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring the program will follow the written policies and procedures developed by the program. Correct by 09/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.B.1 · An individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child's physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child's daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff.
Identified through ch1's file review, ch1 did not have an updated individualized diet and feeding schedule with note of diet change on the child's activity schedule. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (9/04/2024) ensure all children, within the infant classroom, have an individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child's physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child's daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/04/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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 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.
Trash debris (bottle cap, water baloons, plastic cup, and a broken limb) on the preschool playground accessible to children. Correction: Immediately (9/04/2024) ensure all outdoor play areas are checked daily and free from hazards/debris. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Broken light switch, by the classroom door, exposing sharp metal in the Caterpillar classroom. Peeling paint on the lower wall by the bookshelf in the Chameleon classroom. Correction: Immediately (9/04/2024) ensure that all areas used for child care are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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.
An outlet in the main hallway, leading to classrooms, lacking outlet covers accessible to children. Correction: Immediately (9/04/2024) ensure electrical outlets have protective covers. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed (17) staff files and observed Hanan M and Basma E to be lacking documentation of a medical exam prior to subsequent self reported health history. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring that all staff members submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider that is dated no more than six months prior to employment or within thirty calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually. Correct by 04/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Reviewed medications and observed one medication out of date in the Bees classroom. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (3/28/2024) ensure that the parent/guardian is responsible for picking up all out of date or left over medication. If the parent/guardians do not respond the center must dispose of the expired medications per CDPHE guidelines. Provide a written statement of compliance with in the overall response. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.4.b · Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.
One cot with a torn mat in the bees classroom. Correction: Immediately (3/28/2024) ensure all sleeping cots and mats are made of a firm construction and are in good repair. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Both slides on the play structure on the preschool playground were observed to have with a half inch gap between the platform and slide at time of inspection. Correction: Immediately (3/28/2024) ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.