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Denver CO 80221 · License #20426 · Home-based · 3 Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home
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2.312.G · Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required current prevention of shaken/baby abusive head trauma training to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required prevention of shaken/baby abusive head trauma training. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correct by 8.9.2025, and submit a written
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required current Child Abuse Prevention training to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required current Safe Sleep training to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required Safe Sleep training. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required Immunization training to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required Immunization training. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required current Playground Safety for Homes to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required Playground Safety for Homes training. Correct by 8.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.D · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;
Reviewed the providers' training records and observed that documentation of the required current First Aid and CPR certification to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required First Aid and CPR certification. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
Reviewed five children's records and observed that three were missing documentation of the required signed statement indicating that families have received and agreed to the policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain the required signed statement indicating that families have received and agreed to the policies and procedures for all children as required. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.10 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and
Reviewed five children's records and observed that two were missing documentation of the required written authorization for media use. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required written authorization for media use for all children as required. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed five children's records and observed that two were missing documentation of the required written emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required written emergency medical authorization for all children as required. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.E.1 · The primary provider must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen to their children's sun exposed skin prior to outdoor play, year-round. The authorization must include instructions for the application of full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating sunscreen with an SPF of thirty (30) or greater; or the use of alternative forms of sun protection approved by the parent(s) or guardian(s), which may include but is not limited to: hats, long sleeves, umbrellas, and tents.
Reviewed five children's records and observed that two were missing documentation of the required written authorization for sunscreen use. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required written authorization for sunscreen use. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.D.4 · Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety on/off knob.
A gas grill had a propane tank attached and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Gas grills with propane tank must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 7.9.2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.9.2025. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15.a · Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Observed in the kitchen small white fire extinguisher to have been dated 2015. Correction: fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every 6 years. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
identified through provider that she does not have record of the drill logs. Correction: A record of all drills must be held over the past 12 months and must be maintained by the facility. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
in the kitchen large hutch with drawers that are unlocked to have a variety of batteries in the drawers that are accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: Make all items labeled keep out of reach of children inaccessible to children. Correct immediately, Correct at time of visit provider removed items making them inaccessible. No response needed. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.14 · Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.
Identified through provider that daughter and grandson moved back and to have no documenation of medical health statements. Correction: Obtain medical health statements for new family members taht reside in the home and add to provider file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Reviewed provider training for medical administration and observed only part I to have been completed making it invalid without part2. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain medical administration training part 1 and 2 and add to providers file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.
Identified through provider no documenation of smoke alarm testing. Correction: Obtain current documenation of smoke alarm testing. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
reviewed 6 children files and observed ch2 and ch3 to have expired medical emeregency authorizations as of 7/21/23. Correction: Obtain current medical emergency authorization for all children files and add to children's files. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health.. Up-to-date, school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
reviewed 6 children files observed ch6 to have immunization documenation on non approved forms. Correction: Obtain current immunization documenation and add to child's file. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.
reviewed 6 children files and observed ch1 to have no documenation of medical health statement. Correction: Obtain current medical health statement for child and add to file and send written response to specialist with response. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Observed provider, husband and daughter to not have renewed FBI finger prints and to be expired as of 2024. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.B.1 · The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.
Reviewed 5 children files and observed 2 files to have expired Emergency Medical Authorization. (4/23/23 and 7/5/23). Correction: Obtain current Emergency Medical Authorization for all children and maintain in child's file. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.