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800 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver CO 80226 · License #1769878 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication.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 2 child medications. Observed CH2 with expired medication. Correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication.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. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/11/2025. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 2 child medications. Observed CH2's over-the-counter medication lacking child's first and last name. Correction: All over-the-counter medication must be labeled with the child's first and last name. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member wrote the child's first and last name on 12/4/25.** No response is required. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.1.a · The toddler early childhood teacher, a staff member assigned responsibility for a single group and working under the supervision of the director, must meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
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Reviewed 3 staff files. Observed SM3's file to be lacking documentation of an early childhood teacher and observed SM3 to be alone with 6 toddler children for approximately 2 minutes. Correction: Early Childhood Teachers must meet qualifcations prior to being alone with children. **Corrected at time of visit, a qualified staff member went into the toddler classroom on 12/4/25.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 12/11/2025. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Observed SM3 alone with 6 children ages 12 months-36 months. Correction: Staff to child ratios by age of children must be followed at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, SM2 went into the toddler classroom on 12/4/25.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 12/11/2025. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
In the Toddler Room, observed musical instruments inaccessible to children. The Science and Art areas were lacking materials. Correction: A variety of play equipment and materials must be available at all times. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/11/2025. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the Preschool room, licensed for children 2.5-6 years of age, observed the following materials; light table pattern blocks, wooden pattern blocks, matchbox cars, plastic human body part pieces, broken chalk, marker caps and a small rock. These items were small enough to fit in a choke tube, were accessible to children under 3 and were posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all choke hazards inaccessible to children under 3. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the items on 12/4/25.** Respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 12/11/2025. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 6 Staff files and observed Aide Alysa D. (DOH: 5/10/24) and Aide Katia V. (DOH: 1/16/24) to be missing TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Aide Alysa and Aide Katia have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for Alysa and Katia with written response to Specialist by 1/20/25. Correct by 01/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 6 staff files and observed Elliot W.'s ("Ellie") file (DOH: 5/26/23) to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training, expired as of 2/19/24. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training for all staff, prior to working with children and annually thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/20/25. Correct by 01/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
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 6 staff files and observed Elliot W.'s ("Ellie") file (DOH: 5/26/23) to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved child abuse prevention training, including common signs and symptoms, expired as of 12/18/2024. Correction: Obtain current documentation of completion of Department-approved child abuse prevention training for all staff, within 30 days of date of hire. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/20/25. Correct by 01/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
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 6 staff files and observed Elliot W.'s ("Ellie") file (DOH: 5/26/23) to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training, expired as of 9/1/24. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for all staff, prior to working with children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/20/25. Correct by 01/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 6 staff files and observed all staff files to be missing signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incident of child abuse/neglect according to state law. Correction: Obtain signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incident of child abuse/neglect according to state law for all staff. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 1/20/25. Correct by 01/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Director Rebecca's file to be missing documentation of current Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Correction: Obtain documentation of current Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation for Director Rebecca. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/12/24 Correct by 02/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.