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2626 West Evans Avenue, Denver CO 80219 · License #1553887 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.223.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.
In the Owls classroom, observed 6 children in attendance, however, the children were not signed in. Correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member signed the children in on 10/28/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the shared bathroom between the Owls and Snow Owls classroom, baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on a low shelf accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the wipes on 10/28/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
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.
On the playground, observed exposed fabric in the sandbox. A 2 foot rubber pipe was also observed in the ground between the sandbox and play structure. Both items are accessible to children and pose a potential safety hazard. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be safe, sturdy and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/28/2025. Correct by 10/28/2025
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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 Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
On the playground, resilient surface measured 2-4 inches under the slide. Correction: Ensure all areas that require at least six inches of resilient surface is being raked to retain its resiliency. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/28/2025. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.
On the playground, observed the two straight slides containing a gap large enough (approximately 5/8 of an inch) to cause a potential strangulation hazard between the platform and slide. Correction: Keep all playground equipment free from entrapment and strangulation hazards at all times. Correct immediately and respond by 11/28/2025. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
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 Owls classroom, observed a personal bag in an unsecured closet accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all personal bags inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member locked the closet on 10/28/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 3 child files. Observed CH2's file lacking current documentation of a signed authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain written authorization by a parent/guardian for emergency medical care. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 11/28/2025. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 3 child files. Observed CH3's file lacking a current health statement. Correction: Obtain a health statement for children over two to seven years of age. Respond with statement of compliance by 11/28/2025. Correct by 11/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
Reviewed 5 health care plans and observed CH1's health care plan to be missing signed authorization by parent/guardian. Correction: Obtain health care plans that include all required components for all children needing a health care plan. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 12/10/24. Correct by 12/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 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.
Fire inspection expired as of 7/19/24. Correction: Obtain current and approving fire inspection. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/10/24. Correct by 12/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed program's drill log and observed it to be missing a tornado drill for October 2024. Correction: Fire drills are required monthly. tornado drills are required monthly between March and October; and other emergency drills are required quarterly. Correct immediately and respond with plan for ongoing compliance 12/10/24. Correct by 12/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Director Madeline's statement that the fire, tornado and emergency drill log was not available for review. Correction: Obtain current tornado, fire, and emergency drills from the last year and ensure those are completed and documented throughout the year as required. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/11/24. Correct by 01/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.