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Home › CO › Durango › Children's House of Durango, LLC
1689 W 3rd AVE, Durango CO 81301 · License #1523810 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
No evidence of up-to-date Department-approved standard precautions training in one (1) of five (5) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training annually. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 01/14/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
No evidence of up-to-date Department-approved child abuse prevention training in one (1) of five (5) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: All employees must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention annually. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 01/14/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
No evidence of approving inspection from the local fire department at the time of inspection. Correction: 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, child care facilities must obtain an approving inspection report from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed large soap container labeled "keep out of reach of children" on shelf in student bathroom accessible to children at the time of inspection. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. - Correct Immediately - Corrected at the time of inspection. Director RR placed soap in cabinet inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
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.
Identified through staff statement Rainbow room/Red Room has two students enrolled that are less than 3 years old at the time of inspection. Observed small colored blocks, c-clips, marker tops, and glue stick tops that pose a choking hazard on children's shelves accessible to children at the time of inspection. Correction: 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. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Observed a water hose on ground posing a tripping hazard on Preschool Playground. Correction: Outdoor areas must be maintained safe and free of hazards - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
Observed can of paint stored in laundry room. Correction: Volatile substances must not be stored in any area of building utilized for child care - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Previously cited on 03/08/2023 - Observed glass mason jar on shelf in Rainbow Preschool Classroom in area accessible to children. Correction: Materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic/glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age - Correct Immediately - Corrected at time of inspection, Director SF moved mason jar to area inaccessible to children. Respond to licensing specialist with written plan for future compliance. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Observed two (2) to three (3) inches of resilient surface depth in use/fall zones beneath the following outdoor equipment: climbing wall, metal climber, swings, double bar, monkey bars, and the ladder behind stage structure. Correction: All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surface at least six (6) inches in depth in use/fall zones - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Assistant Director (KH) TRAILS Clearance exceeds five (5) years since completion. Correction: Every five (5) years requests for TRAILS abuse/neglect background check must be renewed - Correct Immediately - All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification staff member KH has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS background check for KH with written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: background checks. 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;
In two (2) of six (6) child files review, no evidence of up-to-date signed emergency medical care authorization. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of an up-to-date emergency medical care authorization for all attending children on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
No evidence the following staff member has completed Pre-Service: Building and Premises Safety Training: KY. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of Pre-Service: Building and Premises Safety Training for all active staff in the care of children - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.