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Denver CO 80239 · License #1768091 · Large Family Child Care Home
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2.311.A.13 · Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
Four residents of the home to be missing medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider. Correction: Ensure that the four residents of the home obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider. Correct and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
In Provider's file an expired Department approved First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved First Aid and CPR training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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;
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In Provider's file an expired Department approved Medication Administration training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Medication Administration training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Immunization training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Immunization training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 07/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) 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 “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 07/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.N · Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.
An expired proof of vaccination record for two pet dogs in the home. Correction: Ensure that all animals in the family child care home are vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance. Obtain proof of vaccination for the two pet dogs in the home and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.317.B.1 · The provider must have a written fire safety and evacuation plan that is reviewed at least annually. This plan must include:
Written fire safety and evacuation plan to be missing. Correction: Provider must have a written fire safety and evacuation plan. Correct and document compliance by emailing the fire safety and evacuation plan to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.B.36 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: The policy on interacting with chickens, reptiles, or amphibians, including notification to parents or guardians on the risks associated with children under the age of five (5) having access to these animals. The policy must include notification of the national recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics found in Caring for Our Children, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that chickens, reptiles, or amphibians be inaccessible to children under the age of five (5) and are not suitable for school or child care settings with children under the age of five (5). The policy must notify parents or guardians that chickens, reptiles, and amphibians are recommended to be inaccessible to children under the age of five FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ due to a higher risk of infection and increased disease severity.
In the family child care home a tank with two turtles and the provider's policies and procedures to be missing the policy on interacting with reptiles including notification to parents or guardians of the risks associated with children under the age of 5 having access to these animals. Correction: Ensure that the written policies and procedures include the policy on interaction with reptiles including notification to parents or guardians of the risks associated with children under the age of 5 having access to these animals. Correct and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 07/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.34.C · . All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.
No documentation of zoning approval. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of zoning approval. Submit documnetation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.6.A.3 · The following emergency telephone numbers must be posted near the telephone:
No posted emergency telephone numbers as required in rules 7.707.6.A.3.a-g. Correction: All emergency phone numbers found in rules 7.707.6.A.3.a-g must be posted. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.11 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Abuse Prevention training for provider Paula. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 01/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.11 · The admission record must include:Written authorization for media use including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, 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 child admission records and observed no option for media permission. Correction: The admission record must include written authorization for media use. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.3 · The admission record must include:Parent(s) and guardian(s) home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, cell and pager numbers, if the parent chooses to provide those numbers; employer name and work address; and, any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the child care home.
Reviewed child admission records and observed no option for parent/guardian home address or employer name, address, or phone number. Correction: The admission record must include option for parent/guardian home address and employer's name, address, and phone number. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.5 · The admission record must include:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s) or guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately.
Reviewed child admission records and observed no option for emergency contact address. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The admission record must include option for emergency contact address. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.6 · The admission record must include:Names, addresses,and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider,dentist,pedadontist,and hospital of choice, if applicable.
Reviewed child admission records and observed no option for child's physician's name, address, and phone. Correction: The admission record must include option for physician's name, address, phone number. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.7 · The admission record must include:Health admission information, including a health care plan, chronic medical conditions, allergies, and immunization history, shall be provided to the child care provider the first day the child attends the family child care home.
Reviewed child admission record and observed no option for health admission information. Correction: The admission record must include option for heaelth admission information. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.E.1 · The provider must inform the parent or guardian, through the policies and procedures statement or an authorization form, that sunscreen will be applied to the children's exposed skin prior to outside play. A doctor's permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the home. When a parent or guardian supplies sunscreen for an individual child, the container must be labeled with the child's first and last name. If sunscreen is provided by the provider, parents must be notified in advance, in writing, of the type of sunscreen the provider will use. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must notify FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the provider if sunscreen has been applied to the child's skin prior to arriving at the home. Sunscreen must never be applied to an infant's skin.
Reviewed child admission records and observed no option for sunscreen authorization. Correction: The provider must obtain written authorization for application of sunscreen. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.31.A.9 · All providers and all persons residing in the home must submit to the State Department at time of Original application on the form required by the State Department, a health evaluation signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health professional.
No documentation of health statement for provider, provider's husband, nor provider's 3 minor children. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement for all persons residing in the home. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.76.B · All children in care must be provided with a comfortable cot, crib, bed, or couch suitable for the child's age, two (2) sheets, and a suitable warm covering. At least forty (40) square feet of floor space must be available for each bed. Beds arranged in parallel must be at least two (2) feet apart.
No cots or mats for children to sleep on during nap time. Correction: All children must be provided with a cot of a mat at nap time. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.83.K · Outdoor physical free play materials shall consist of at least four (4) age appropriate toys and equipment including, but not limited to, the following in good repair: push toys, riding toys, tossing toys, climbing equipment, balance boards, stationary swings, slides, balls, toss games, and sports equipment. These must beprovided daily except in extreme weather, such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures when indoor physical play may be substituted. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No gross motor materials available for outdoor physical play. Correction: Obtain and maintain at least 4 pieces of gross motor equipment for outdoor play. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.923.K · Any cooking stoves with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard.
Oven in the kitchen with front facing stove controls accessible to children with no safety guard. Correction: Any cooking stove with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.923.N · There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the home as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children sleep.
No carbon monoxide detector in the main floor of the home where children sleep. Correction: There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the home where children sleep. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.931.B · The outdoor play space must be enclosed with at least a forty-two inch (42" ) fence or natural barrier. If a natural barrier is used, it must begin no higher than three and one-half inches (3-1/2" ) from the ground. If the home does not have a fenced play space, provisions must be made for outdoor play in an area approved by the State Department.
No fencing surrounding the designated play space in the backyard. Correction: The outdoor plan space must be enclosed with at least a 42 inch fence or natural barrier. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.934.C · Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal. Gas grills with propane tanks must have a safety on/off knob on it.
Several propane tanks on the front porch and along the side of the home, a large stack of tires approximately 6 feet tall on the front porch, an air conditioning unit balanced approximately 6 feet high on a small child's table and a large box, and several other large appliances and hazardous items outside the home where children pass by to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ enter the home. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous areas and items inaccessible to children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.923.A · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, 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.
Knives, a cheese grater, and several cleaning supplies in unlocked kitchen drawers and cabinets, pet tick shampoo and other cleaning supplies under the unlocked bathroom sink, Clorox wipes on a low shelf in the main room, box of kitchen trash bags on a low shelf in the laundry room all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/13/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.