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Home › CO › Durango › St. Columba Montessori Preschool
1840 E 2nd Ave, Durango CO 81301 · License #56935 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed adult scissors on shelves accessible to children in room 1; observed adult scissors in drawer accessible to children in room 3 at the time of inspection. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
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:
Identified through staff file review and staff statement no evidence of out-of-state checks as required for three (3)staff members currently residing out of state in three (3) out of eight (8) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that required staff members have reviewed the power point within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check clearance letters for required staff members with written response to the Specialist. - Correct Immediately - Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:
No evidence of complete employee file with all required signatures and on-site trainings for one (1) staff member observed in the care of children at the time of inspection. Correction: A record must be maintained for each staff member that includes all requirements as indicated on the STAFF RECORDS FORM - CHILD CARE CENTERS/PRESCHOOLS 2.200 form provided to the DIrector with the Report of Inspection. - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. . Correct by 02/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No evidence of up-to-date, annual, Department-approved standard precautions training in seven (7) out of eight (8) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training annually. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No evidence of up-to-date, annual, Department-approved immunization course for staff members responsible for the review and maintenance of student immunization records at the time of inspection. Correction: 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 annually. - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
No evidence at least one (1) staff member has current Department-approved medication administration part one (1) and part two (2) training and Delegation in eight (8) out of eight (8) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection. Correction: At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration part two (1) and part two (2) training and delegation must be on duty at all times. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence that the contracted RN identified by the facility as the current Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) has completed the Department-approved child care health consultant training course and no evidence of up-to-date, Department-approved, ongoing professional development trainings on file and available for review at the time of inspection. Correction: All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion. -Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed at the time of inspection no evidence of Department-approved health care plan that is signed by a health care provider for student who has an identified health concern at the time of inspection. No evidence any staff member working with student has been delegated responsibility for carrying out health care plan by a Department-approved CCHC. No evidence that one (1) of the specific medications identified in plan is on site and available at the time of inspection. Correction: Prior to the child's attendance at the center 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. All applicable medications 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 delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.
Reviewed health care plan for one (1) student provided by the parent(s) of student noting requirement for specific emergency prescription medication. Identified via on site medication review, specific emergency prescription medication does not contain the original pharmacy label at the time of inspection Correction: Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
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 health care plan for one (1) student provided by the parent(s) of student noting requirement for three specific over-the-counter medications. Identified via on site medication review, specific over-the-counter medications are contained in clear, oral syringes with handwritten labels, not in the original labeled containers labeled with the child's first and last name, and no original labeled containers of identified medications on site at the time of inspection Correction: Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name. - Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Identified through file review no evidence of CBI clearance letter for Director SH, or staff members BV and AC at the time of inspection. Identified through file review no evidence of FBI or CBI clearance letters for staff members JA, AS and LD. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Director SH; and staff members BV, AC, JA, AS, and
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Observed Halls Cough drops and Rolaids in preschool room drawer 1 unlocked and accessible to children at the time of inspection Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. -Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 01/31/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.D · Staff must not use marijuana and marijuana infused products, tobacco products of any kind, or alcohol in the presence of children. To prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, child care centers must prohibit the use of tobacco and marijuana products on all center property, both indoors and outdoors. All marijuana and marijuana infused products, vaping and tobacco products, and alcohol must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.
Observed cans of beer and one bottle of wine in unlocked refrigerator in Primary 4 Classroom. Correction: Licensed facility must store alcohol products in areas inaccessible to children during child care hours - Correct Immediately - Corrected at time of inspection; Director (SH) moved beer and wine to area of parish which is inaccessible to children. No response necessary. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
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 02/25/2022 and 08/31/2023 - Observed glass containers and Pyrex containers in use/accessible to children in Primary 1 Classroom. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
FBI criminal record check exceeds five (5) years since completion for the following staff member: Assistant Director (BV). Correction: Every five (5) years requests for FBI criminal records checks 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 that Assistant Director BV has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI criminal background check for BV with written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
In four (4) of four (4) staff files reviewed (SH, BV, JM, KA) no evidence of Medication Administration Part 1 and 2 Training and annual written delegation from Child Care Health Consultant. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence key staff (and one staff member on duty at all times) have up-to-date Medication Administration Part 1 and 2 Training andd annual written delegation from Child Care Health Consultant on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
No evidence of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Training for the following staff members: JM, KA. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Training for all staff members in the care of children on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
No evidence of medical statement and subsequent self-reported health history for the following staff members: JM, KA. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date medical statement and subsequent self-reported health history for all staff members in the care of children on file and available for review - Correct and respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 03/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ facility or agency.
No evidence of FBI Clearance Letter; no evidence of CBI Clearance Letter for the following staff member: KA. Correction: Criminal record checks must be successfully completed within five (5) working days of the individual's employment - Correct Immediately - All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member KA has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of criminal background check for staff member KA with written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
TRAILS child abuse/neglect background check exceeds five (5) years since completion for the following staff member: Assistant Director (BV). Correction: Every five (5) years requests for TRAILS child abuse/neglect background checks 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 that Assistant Director BV has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS child abuse/neglect background check for BV with written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.