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Home › CO › Durango › Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
2899 Holly Ave, Durango CO 81301 · License #1781480 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Observed one (1) staff member working with infants less than twelve (12) months old without evidence of Department-approved Safe Sleep training on file at the time of inspection. Correction: Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old annually. Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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.
Observed one (1) staff member in the care of infants without evidence of current Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training on file 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 and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
Identified no evidence of annual Immunization course for one (1) staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations 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 the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: health medication. 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: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence of Out of State background checks for two (2) staff members residing out of state in the last five (5) years observed at the time of inspection. 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 staff members identified on the Staff Records page provided to the Director with the Report of Inspection in a written response to the Specialist. - Correct Immediately. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 complete medical statement on file for two (2) staff members observed at the time of inspection. Correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a health care provider, verifying that they are in good health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 06/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed one (1) staff member in the care of infants without evidence of current Department-approved Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma training on file at the time of inspection. Correction: 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. Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
At the time of inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the preschool classroom out of staff-to-child ratio twice, with one staff member to fourteen (14) 3-6 year old children on the preschool playground, and one (1) staff member to fifteen (15) 3-6 year old children for approximately 15-30 seconds at a time. Correction: Staff-to-child ratios for the individual ages of children must be maintained at all times; staff members may not leave the group children they are assigned the care of out of ratio for any amount of time when in the care of children. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.4.c · A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.
Observed no evidence of suitable covering or sheets provided to the children in the Toddler or Preschool Classrooms. Observed two (2) cot coverings in Infant/Toddler Nursery that are not suitable and do not extend to the edge, covering the cot for the children at the time of inspection. Correction: A fitted sheet, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used on their cots only by that child daily, and cleaned or replaces as necessary. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
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 Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness observed on file in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ two (2) out of twelve (12) staff files at the time of inspection. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lock down, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.
Observed no evidence on file that the staff member on duty in infant room at the time of inspection holds a current Department-approved CPR and First Aid certification. Correction: There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in infant room at all times that holds a current Department-approved CPR and First Aid certification. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2 · In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.
Observed infant over the age of twelve (12) months sleeping in crib in infant room with blanket on them in the crib. Observed two blankets/quilts hung over infant cribs in infant room, designated for use in the cribs at the time of inspection. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove all large blanket from the crib. In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like blankets, quilts, and comforters. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction and plan for future compliance. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified that the provider completed infant safe sleep training on 04/29/2026, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 05/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.3.a · Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.
Observed toddler slide on castle climber with approximately one foot use zone on left side of slide and one foot use zone at the base of the slide at the time of inspection Correction: Toddler slides must have three (3) foot use zone surrounding the front and sides of the equiptment and a six (6) foot use zone extending from the base of the equipment. Correct Immediately - Respond to Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.14 · Separate sleep rooms are prohibited in new construction, change of governing body, and change of capacity in child care centers.
Observed seperate sleep room in Infant Classroom. Correction: Seperate sleep rooms are prohibited in change in governing body in child care centers - Correct and respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.