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14895 E 46th AVE, Denver CO 80239 · License #1556055 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
In the Fireflies classroom, at least one-third of the cots were observed to be spaced less than two (2) feet apart on all sides during the children's rest time. Correction: Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Correct immediately and respond with a written plan of ongoing compliance to Licensing specialist. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed staff member eight's file to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Prior to caring for children all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency disaster preparedness. Correct immediately and submit copy of training certificate to Licensing specialist. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM4, SM7, and SM8's file to be missing a Trails background clearance letter. Correction: All staff must have Trails clearance letters available for review. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review the Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members named above have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Send copies of the clearance letter(s) to the licensing specialist. Document compliance with a written response. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.
At the time of inspection, the most recent licensing inspection report or notice was not observed to be posted in a conspicuous location. Correction: Post the most recent licensing inspection report, or a notice stating where the report may be reviewed at the facility. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. ** Corrected at the time of inspection** The assistant director posted the notice in the entryway on 03/18/2026. No written response required. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.
At the time of inspection, the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood was not observed to have current information. Correction: Post the updated procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood in a conspicuous location.** Corrected at the time of inspection** The assistant director posted the notice in the entryway on 03/18/2026. No written response required. Correct by 03/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
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 8 staff files and Zandra H. and Patrica W. were lacking a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 8 staff files and staff member Lennyn M. was lacking a current Trails Clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Lennyn M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Lennyn M. with written response to the Specialist by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 8 staff files and Zandra H. and Renysha H were lacking a current Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 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.
A container of disinfectant wipes labaled "keep out of reach of children" were sitting on the sign in and out station accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the diretor removed the container of disinfectant wipes. No response required.*** Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
Reviewed 8 staff files and 3 staff members who are responsible for the children's immunization records were FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ lacking a current Immunization training. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following:
Reviewed 8 staff files and 1 staff member Tania A. was lacking a Trails clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Tania A has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Tania A with written response to the Specialist by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Outside on the playground wall there were two waterline hoses longer than 18 inches. The two waterline hoses were posing a possible strangulation hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including waterline hoses must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director tied the hoses around the water spout. No response required.*** Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed 8 staff files and 1 staff member Patrica W. was lacking a CBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Patrica W. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member Patrica W. with written response to the Specialist by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 8 staff files and staff member Renysha H. was lacking a current FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Renysha H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Renysha H. with written response to the Specialist by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed the emergency drill logs and the facility was lacking Tornado, Active Shooter, and Lockdown drills. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with verification 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.5.a · 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: Medication and dosing schedule;
Reviewed a child's individual health care plan and the facility was lacking the medication that was listed on the health care plan. Correction: 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: a. Medication and dosing schedule. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
Licensing Specialists observed a preschool child using the restroom in the Buttercup classroom. The Buttercups classroom is licensed for 10 children ages 1 to 3 years old. Correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the child returned to the outside playground.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing complaince by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Licensing Specialists observed in the preschool bathroom a mop bucket inaccessible to children but contained a strong cleaning oder. The bathroom fan was not in opertaion at the time of the walk through. Correction: Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.