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809 S Washington, Denver CO 80209 · License #47544 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Rainbow Fish classroom, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelf accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. A staff member moved the wipes to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 03/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Founded
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
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2.223.D.2 · In rooms used for napping, the lighting must be dim at nap time to promote an atmosphere conducive to sleep but must be bright enough for supervision of children.
In the Butterflies classroom, observed the lighting to be too dark to see children's faces at nap time. Correction: Immediately, lighting must be dim but must be bright enough for supervision of children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member opened the window blinds and allowed more light into the room. No response is required. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Rainbow Fish classroom, observed sunscreen to be labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a child's cubby accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the sunscreen to a high shelf making it inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 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 3 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete Standard Precautions prior to working with children and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of a current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training and identified that they work with children less than 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, all staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma prior to working with children and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 3 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, all employees and regular volunteers must complete an abuse prevention training within 30 days of employment and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Reviewed children's medications and observed that 1 medication was expired on 9/2025. Correction: Immediately, parents/guardians must pick up out of date or left over medications or the center must dispose of the medications as required by CDPHE. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed the facilities health and fire inspections and observed that the fire inspection occurred on 9/12/2024 was not approving. Correction: Immediately, every 2 years, all facilities except FCCH and NYO's must be inspected and obtain and approving inspection report from the local fire and health departments. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of an abuse and neglect acknowledgement statement: Holly K, Hunter S, and Pea Jay C. Correction: Immediately, each staff member must read and sign a statement clearly definining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law. Corrected at the time of the visit. Holly K, Hunter S, and Pea Jay C read and signed the abuse and neglect acknowledgement statement. No response is required. Correct by 01/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed drills logs and observed that they were missing documentation of the fire drills for February, March, April, and May of 2024, the tornado drills for March, April, May, and June 2024, and all lockdown/active shooter drills for 2024. Correction: Immediately, drills must be held at the required times and must be documented. Documentation for the past 12 months must be maintained. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.