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4345 W 46th Ave, Denver CO 80212 · License #1758654 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
In the Haya classroom, observed a stapler with staples on a shelf accessible to children and identified that children in the classroom were younger than 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the stapler/staples to a higher cabinet making them inaccessible. No response is required. Correct by 01/14/2026
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
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
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.
In the Hickory classroom, observed an extension cord lacking outlet covers accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member removed the extension cord from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 01/14/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Hawthorne classroom, observed marbles, animal cut outs, and beans posing a choking hazard. Identified that children under 3 years old were in attendance. Correction: Immediately, materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be enhaled. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Hawthorne classroom, observed loose plastic bags on a counter accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas in accessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the loose plastic bags to a higher cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Hawthorne classroom and the Poplar classroom, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the bathroom on low shelves. Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the baby wipes in each classroom to higher shelves making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Hawthorne classroom, observed small toy animals, marbles, and pom poms on low shelves accessible to children posting a choking or inhalation hazard. Correction: Immediately, materials accessible to children under 3 years old must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 12/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
In the Hawthorne classroom, observed staff personal bags in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, hazardous items must not be stored in areas used for child care and must be inaccessible. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director locked the cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.D · The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee.
Staff file reviewed, Johannia, DOH 9/27/23, to not have TRAILS request submitted within 10 calendar days of hire. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Toddler playground to have a cement bike bath with a ledge drop off of approximately 2 ft. with no barrier FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ preventing a fall. Correction: All high risk areas must be made inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Facility corrected at time of visit. Facility maintenance installed barriers to prevent children access to the area. Licensing specialist inspected area after completion. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.