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4881 S Acoma ST, Englewood CO 80110 · License #45508 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Confirmed through the investigation and through staff statement, a director-qualified staff member allowed a child to open the facility's front door for visitors. Correction: Correct immediately, all staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are left unattended. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Confirmed through the investigation and through staff statement, a director-qualified staff member left 7 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children unattended at least 5 different times, ranging from 4 minutes to 14 minutes. Correction: Correct immediately, all children must be under direct supervision at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : The building is not in good condition. - FOUNDED
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Confirmed through the investigation and through staff statements, the classroom that the children were sleeping in was extremely hot. It was confirmed that the swamp cooler is broken. Correction: The building must be maintained in a safe condition or good repair. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : The director is not available sixty percent of the day. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.3 · The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.
Confirmed through the investigation and through the director's statement, the director was not present 60 % of the day. Correction: Correct immediately, the director needs to be present at the facility 60% of the day. Submit a written statement of complinace by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.205.D · Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.
Confirmed through the investigation and through staff statements there was not person available too attend to the duties of a director. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Correct immediately, there must be a person available to attend to the duties of a director as they arise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff are unqualified. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
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 2 staff files, 1 staff file is missing verification of an updated department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff must complete a department approved child abuse prevention training annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
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.
Reviewed 2 staff files, 1 staff file is missing verification of an updated department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff must complete a department approved standard precautions training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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:
Reviewed 2 staff files, 1 staff file is missing verification of a TRILS clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff must have verification of have all required background checks completed. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, for the staff member with statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 2 staff files, 1 staff file whom has unsupervised access to children is missing verification of have all required background checks completed. Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff who have unsupervised access to children must have verification of have all required background checks completed. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, for the staff member with statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff provided false information to the department. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.113.A.7 · Any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000.
Confirmed through the investigation staff provided false and misleading information to the licensing authority. Correction: Correct immediately, any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000. Submit a written statement of complinace by 10/13/2025 Correct by 10/06/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are disciplined for not napping. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.A · At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.
At the time of visit the child care llicense is not located in a prominent and conspicous area where it is easily observable by those entering in the child care facility. Correction: Correct immediately, the child care llicense must be located in a prominent and conspicuous area where it is easily observable by those entering in the child care facility. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.234.B · Prior to construction, architectural plans for new buildings or for remodeling of existing buildings must be submitted for review and approval by the Department, the local fire department, and the local building department as to appropriateness, adequacy, and suitability for child care functions.
Confirmed through the director's statment, the facility made renovations to their classrooms and failed to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ report it to the proper authority. Correction: Correct immediately, prior to construction, or for remodeling of existing buildings must be submitted for review and approval by the Department, the local fire department, and the local building department as to appropriateness, adequacy, and suitability for child care functions. Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.
At the time of visit, the facility did not have posted in a prominent and conspicuous location the facility did not have posted its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee. Correction: Correct immediately, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee. . Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
At the time of visit the facility did not have posted in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. Correction: Correct immediately, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
At the time of visit, the school-age room did not have the required posting. In all rooms the postings are incorrect. Correction: Correct immediately, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
At the time of visit,in the Blue classroom observed 5 kids in attendance and 7 children signed in. Correction: Correct immeidately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must hroughout the day, including during transitions complete written attendance verification. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/13/25 Correct by 10/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files, observed 2 to be lacking an updated department approved immunization or approve alternate certificate. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, the record must maintain and updated department approved immunization or approve alternate certificate. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of visit, the director a qualified staff member, allowed a child to open the front door and allowed access into the building Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed the drill log and observed no drills documented for 2025. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, a record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve months must be maintained by the center. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of visit, observed throughout the building to have paint chipping accessible to children. Observed on the playground fences latch to be broken. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, the building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.
At the time of visit, observed the playground slides to have a gap between the structure posing as a strangulation hazard. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all pieces of playground equipment must be designed against strangulation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of visit, observed in the Pink room to have gloves labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children in a cabinet. Observed in the School-age room, diaper wipes, disinfectant spray, and gloves accessible to children in a cabinet. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, items labeled "keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
At the time of visit, observed in the Pink, Blue and school-age room to have outlets lacking protective covers. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all rooms used by children must have electrical outlets with protective covers. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
At the time of visit, observed the attendance form to have 6 children signed in but 7 children present. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 child files, observed 3 to be lacking an updated health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, the record must maintain and update children's health statements annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.205.D · Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.
At the time of visit, there was not a person available to complete to attend to the duties of a director. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have adequate staff, allowing the director to attend to the duties of a director. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
At the time of visit, a child was unsupervised and opened the front door, allowing access to the building. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all children must be under the director supervision at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 facility or agency.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 staff files,1 file lacking an updated documentation of FBI. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, Review all staff files. All staff members must have documentation of CBI and FBI background checks. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's {BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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:
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed all files to be lacking documentation for background check for each state an individual has resided in within the past five years. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, Review all staff files. All staff members must have documentation of a background check for each state within the last five years. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's {BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 2 staff files to be lacking an updated department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved standard precautions training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 1 staff file to be lacking an updated department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved child abuse prevention training annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 2 staff files to be lacking an updated department-approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Tyann missing documentation of a current TRAILS background check clearance letter. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must renew the TRAILS background check every 5 years. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Tyann has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · 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.
At the time of visit, the facility was missing documentation of emergency drills. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, a record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months must be available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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;
Reviewed 4 child files. 1 child missing documentation of a current written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have an annually updated written authorization for emergency medical care at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 4 child files. 1 child missing documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Immediately, review all child files. All children must have an updated health statement in accordance with the AAP recommendations available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 3 staff files. Nancy and Amalia missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files. All staff must renew annually a standard precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
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 3 staff files. Nancy and Amalia missing documentation of a current child abuse and neglect prevention training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must renew annually a training about child abuse prevention. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of visit, the resilient surface under the swing set and climbing structures measured less than 6 inches deep. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment and swings 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of visit, in the yellow room, paint was chipping and peeling from the door and a window ledge. In FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the pink room, paint was chipping an peeling on the wall with the mural. On the playground, the metal play equipment is rusting with chipped and peeling paint. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
At the time of visit, an electrical outlet cover was missing from an outlet in the main entrance hallway and another in the Yellow classroom. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets that are not safety outlets must have protective covers at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director cut protective covers on the exposed outlets bringing the facility into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of visit, in the Pink room, a bottle of Purerox disinfectant was in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director locked the cabinet making the item inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 09/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.2.D · Any center having a Director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the Director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door and was the only staff member present at the facility. Correction: Immediately, if the Director is assigned to a classroom there must be qualified and adequate staff to allow the Director to attend to the duties of a director should they arise. Corrected at the time of visit: the office manager and assistant teacher arrived to provide assistance to the program. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, all employees must be trained using a department-approved training about child abuse prevention
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Reviewed 8 child files. 6 children missing current emergency medical authorization. Correction: Immediately, a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care must be updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider.
Reviewed 8 child files. 7 missing a current copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/3/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.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.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Amalia missing documentation of a current medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: All staff members must submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training that must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.A · . An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (Trails).
Reviewed 3 staff files. Amalia missing TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, all staff must submit and obtain a TRAILS clearance letter which must be maintained in the staff file at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Amalia has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Amalia with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: All directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/3/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door. Also, Amalia has been supervising children alone without documentation of qualifications. Correction: Immediately, there must be at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door and was the only staff member present at the facility. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under direct supervision of a qualified adult at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.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.
At the time of visit, the playground structures measuring over eighteen (18) inches and the swing set had less than 2 inches of resilient surface in the use zone. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment, including swing sets, over eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
7.701.33.D · . Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. 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 FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current CBI background check clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, the results of the criminal record check, the CBI clear letter, must be maintained at the center and available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Nancy has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for staff member Nancy with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current CBI background check clearance letter and was working along with children. Correction: Immediately, individuals with unsupervised access to children must have successfully completed CBI background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Nancy has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for staff member Nancy with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.