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1400 S Emerson ST, Denver CO 80210 · License #1595678 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Reviewed medications for 7 children and observed 3 children's over the counter medication lacking the child's first and last name. Correction: Immediately (4/22/26) ensure that all over-the-counter medications are labeled with each child's first and last name. Corrected at time of inspection provider wrote the 3 missing names on the over the counter medications. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED Correct by 04/22/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on top of the paper towel dispensers in the Giraffe's and Jungle Cat classroom. Correction: Immediately (4/22/26) ensure all items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" are in accessible to children at
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Small frogs in bin on a low shelf accessible to children less than three years of age in the Pandas classroom posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Immediately (4/22/26) ensure that all items that pose a potential choking hazard are in accessible to children less than 3 years of age at all time. Corrected at time of inspection provider moved the bin to the locked closet. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED Correct by 04/22/2026
Disposition: Founded
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 Apr 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 31 staff files and observed 1 staff (SM #11) to have lived out of Colorado in the past 5 years and lacking documentation of a completed out of state back ground check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation Out of State background Clearance Letters for all staff member listed above with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/22/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.204.B.4 · A “toddler program” provides care for children between the ages of twelve (12) months (when walking independently or with a health care provider’s statement indicating developmental appropriateness of placement in a toddler program) and thirty-six (36) months.
Identified through staff statements and review of enrollment records that CH1 was enrolled in a toddler classroom (eager elephants) prior to being 12 months of age. Correction: Immediately (10/15/25) ensure that the program does not enroll children in the toddler classrooms prior to the child being 12 months of age. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.
Identified through staff statements and review of enrollment records that CH1 was attending in a toddler classroom (eager elephants) prior to being 12 months of age. Eager elephants classroom is licensed for children ages 12-36 months. Also identified through reveiw of classroom rosters that the Playful Panda classroom has 2 students enrolled that are less than 2.5 years of age. The Playful Panda classroom is licensed for children age 2.5-6years. Correction: Immediately (10/15/25) ensure that the program does not care for children in rooms that are not licensed for the specific ages without written approval from the department. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
Identified through staff statements that there are 11 children ages 1.11 years to 2.5 years currently enrolled in the Flying Frogs classroom. Exceeding the maximum group size for the ages of children enrolled in the classroom. Correction: Immediately (10/15/25) ensure the maximun group sizes for children is maintained according to the ages of the children within the group. Provide a written plan of action along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Identified through staff statements that there are 11 children ages 1.11 years to 2.5 years currently enrolled in the Flying Frogs classroom. Exceeding the maximum staff to child ratio for the ages of children enrolled in the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ classroom. Correction: Immediately (10/15/25) ensure that the classrooms is in compliance with the appropriate child to staff ratios. Provide a written plan of action, along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/15/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed small sea shells and small pom poms accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the Jungle Cats classroom, posing a possible choking hazard. Correction: Immediately (10/15/25) ensure that all items that are accessible to children less than 3 years of age do not pose a possible choking hazard. Provider removed the items from the classroom at the time of the inspection making them inaccessible. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 10/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 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.
Books in multiple classroom with ripped and torn pages posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (5/29/25) ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 05/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.
Reviewed 6 medications and observed 1 child's medications to have an empty broken bottle of Benadryl. Correction: Immediately (7/10/24) ensure that all applicable medications available for use per child's health care plan. Correct by 07/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.
Reviewed 12 children's files and observed 1 child lacking documentation of a current medical statement signed by a health care provider. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring all student files have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Correct by 08/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.
Paper stars on the wall decorated with glitter in the Playful Pandas classroom accessible to children less than 3 years of age posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (8/7/23) ensure all glitter is inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Stafff removed the paper stars from the wall the at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED Correct by 08/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.