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Home › CO › Englewood › The Goddard School
12700 Lynnfield DR, Englewood CO 80112 · License #1697202 · Child Care Center
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2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
There were eye drops stored with a child's emergency medication in the Pronghorns classroom that did not have a written order from a health care provider or written parental consent. Correction: Immediately, obtain a written order from a health care provider and written parental consent for all routine, prescription or non-prescription medications. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/25. Correct by 09/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
There were eye drops stored with a child's emergency medication in the Pronghorns classroom that were not in the original labeled container or contain the original pharmacy label. Correction: Immediately, all medication must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container and prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/25. Correct by 09/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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There was Lysol spray stored on the bench in the hallway outside of the infant classroom. There was cleaning spray hanging from a rack and accessible to children in the Moose classroom and in the Pronghorn bathroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff removed the Lysol spray and cleaning spray from the hallway and classrooms. A written repsonse is not required. Correct by 09/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There was emergency medication accessible to children in the emergency bags hanging on the fence and on a toy box on the preschool and toddler playgrounds. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The emergency bags with medication were placed on the teachers back and made inaccessible. A written response is not required. Correct by 09/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The facility did not have documentation of tornado drills completed for the previous months of September, October, March and April. Correction: Immediately, complete tornado drills monthly from March to October. Submit documentation of September
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
There was emergency medication accessible to children in a first aid bag hanging on the water fountain on the preschool playground. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff placed the first aid bag with emergency medication on their back, making it inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 10/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
The pour and play padding on the toddler playground is coming away from the cement, leaving a 2 to 3 inch gap on the North side of the playground and the edging the surrounding sides of pour and play padding is missing and is a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately, make hazardous and high risk areas inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/06/24. Correct by 10/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
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.
There were diaper creams and diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked diaper changing table in the Racoons classroom. There was a sanitizer spray bottle accessible to children on a hanging rack in the Bears classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time. Staff placed a child safety lock on the changing table and the sanitizer was placed on the shelf and made inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 10/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.J · The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 23 staff files. Ramya P and Tracy H did not have documentation of the State-based clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, obtain the State-based clearance letter for Ramya P and Tracy H. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Ramya P and Tracy H have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the State-based clearance letter for Ramya P and Tracy H with written statement of compliance by 11/06/24. Correct by 10/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 15 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current authorization for emergency medical care. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, obtain a current written emergency medical authorization. Ensure that written authorization for emergency medical care is updated annually for all children. Submit written statement of compliance by 11/06/24. Correct by 10/30/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
Identified Angel R lacking TRAILS clearance letter and Grace H lacking the Out of State Background check clearance letter, Both staff members are in Raccoons and supervising children. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigations Unit's BIU webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that staff members Angel and Grace have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Immediately correct and submit documentation with a written statement of compliance. Correct by 01/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Identified Tabitha is lacking Child Development training. Correction: Obtain training. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance. Correct by 02/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Identified Tabitha is lacking Emergency and disaster training. Correction: Obtain training. Immediately correct and submit documentation with a written statement of compliance. Correct by 01/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
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
Reviewed 16 child files, observed 4 children lacking a current health statement. Correction: All children must have a current health statement. Correct and submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 02/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.