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Home › CO › Durango › Summit Early Learning Center
2917 Aspen Dr, Durango CO 81301 · License #28035 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
Observed resilient surfacing in the use zone of the climbing tires, swingset, and tire swing on the preschool playground measuring approximately one (1) to two (2) inches in depth at the time of inspection. Correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to move the material back into the use zone of the equipment and retain a depth of at least six (6) inches. Correct by 06/15/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.124.A.3.b · Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.
Identified through staff interview students are sometimes taken into the staff lounge as a way to calm down; the staff lounge has not been approved for the use of children by the department. Correction: The use of rooms used by children in a child care facility must be approved by the department in writing prior to children's use of the room. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed 1.) Sunscreen, and hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on shelf accessible to children in the owl room at the time of inspection. 2.) Diaper cream labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked drawer accessible to children in the bear cub room. 3.) Observed student and teacher in the laundry room with cleaners and laundry soap labeled keep out of use of children on low shelf accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. - Correct Immediately - Item 1
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
No evidence of CBI or FBI clearance letters on file for staff members PG, YP, CS, ZS, MH, ZT, ND, SS, and KP at the time of inspection. No evidence of CBI clearance letter on file for staff members VF, DE, JB or JR 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 staff members PG, YP, CS, ZS, MH, ZT, ND, SS, KP VF, DE, JB and
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.120.C.1 · 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:
No evidence of TRAILS clearance letter on file for staff members GA and ND on file 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 staff members GA and ND have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members GA and ND with written response to the Specialist. - Correct Immediately - Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
Previously cited 07/29/2024. Observed resilient surface depth of approximately three to five (3-5) inches in the use zone of the toddler swings and gray slide measuring over eighteen (18) inches on the toddler playground; resilient surface depth of approximately three (3) inches in use zone of the swings and tire swing on the preschool playground; and resilient surface depth of approximately one (1) inch under tire climbers measuring over eighteen (18) inches on the preschool playground. Correction: 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. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Identified through staff file review no evidence of an up-to-date Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for staff member JR. 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. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. - Correct Immediately - Respond to the Licensing Specialist with written verification of correction. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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:
Identified through staff file review no qualified Toddler ECT in the care of children in the toddler "Bear Room" at the time of inspection. Correction: 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 of the qualifications stipulated in rules 2.216.C.1.a.1 through 2.216.C.1.a.6. - Correct Immediately - Corrected at the time of inspection. Assistant Director VF assigned qualified staff member JR to the toddler "Bear Room" and submitted staffing pattern plan to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
On the date of the inspection the Toddler playground resilient surfacing measured two (2) inches in use zone of brown slide; three (3) inches of resilient surfacing in use zone of red slide, and three (3) to five (5) inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone of the toddler swings. The Preschool playground resilient surfacing measured 2 inches in the use zone of the climbing tires, 2 inches in the use zone of the tire swing and swings, and 0 inches in the use zone of the green slide at the time of inspection. Correction: Licensed facility must ensure all climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in all use/fall zones. - Correct Immediately. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 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.
No evidence of up-to-date TRAILS Clearance Letters in files for Director SS and staff members CP and MA on date of inspection. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Director SS and staff members CP, and MA have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for Director SS; and staff members CP, VF, and MA with written response to the Specialist. Correct Immediately. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
Previously cited on 07/31/2023. In three (3) of five (5) staff files reviewed (HK, VF, MA) no evidence of up-to-date Child Abuse Prevention/Reporter Training. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date Child Abuse Prevention/Reporter Training for all active staff on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Previously cited on 07/31/2023. In one (1) of five (5) staff files reviewed (MA) no evidence of up-to-date Standard Precautions Training. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date Standard Precautions Training for all active staff on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
No evidence of Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training on file for Director (SS) at the time of inspection. Correction: All directors and assistant directors must complete the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training within 90 calandar days of employment. - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 08/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.A.1 · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:
No evidence of CBI Clearance Letters in files for Director SS and staff members CP, VF, and MA on date of inspection. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Director SS and staff members CP, VF, and MA have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for Director SS and staff members CP, VF, and M with written response to the Specialist. Correct Immediately. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
No evidence of up-to-date FBI Clearance Letters in files for Director SS and staff member MA on date of inspection. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Director SS have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for Director SS with written response to the Specialist. Correct Immediately. Correct by 07/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.F.2 · . 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.
No evidence emergency and disaster drills have been practiced with frequency indicated by 7.701.100.F. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence emergency/disaster drills are practiced with frequency indicated by 7.701.100.F on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
In two (2) of six (6) staff files reviewed (SS, CP) no evidence of up-to-date Standard Precautions Training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date Standard Precautions Training for all active staff on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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.
In one (1) of six (6) staff files reviewed (SS) no evidence of up-to-date Child Abuse Prevention/Reporter Training. Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date Child Abuse Prevention/Reporter Training for all active staff on file and available for review - Correct Immediately - Respond to licensing specialist with written confirmation of correction. Correct by 07/31/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed plastic trash bags in low, unlocked cabinet in Bear Cub Classroom in area accessible to children. Correction: Licensed facility must store plastic bags in areas inaccessible to children during child care hours - Correct Immediately - Corrected at time of inspection; staff member RE locked cabinet. No response necessary. Correct by 07/31/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · 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 eight (8) child files reviewed no evidence of up-to-date, signed authorization for emergency medical care. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Licensed facility must maintain evidence of up-to-date, signed 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 07/31/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.