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475 Highlands Circle, Erie CO 80516 · License #1757768 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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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.
Ratio and Room Capacity was not posted in the following rooms: Makers Space, Art Room, Library Room Correction: Ensure that ratio and capacity is posted in each room that is licensed for the facility. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by posting the ratio and capacity in each room. No response required. Correct by 01/28/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed the site documents and found that the fire inspection on file expired on 10/20/25. Correction: Obtain and maintain a current fire inspection for the facility. Correct immediately and submit documentation by 2/4/26 Correct by 01/28/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Reviewed 8 staff files and found 1 without documentation of training in the use of fire extinguishers Correction: Obtain and maintain the required documentation of the completed training. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 2/4/26. Correct by 01/28/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.511.C.5.a · -g The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.
Reviewed all medication at the site and found 1 child with expired physician medication orders. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required medical forms for all children requiring medication while at the site. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 2/4/26 Correct by 01/28/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.513.J · If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (March 30, 2024) and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 99 (June 30, 2018), 100 (July 15, 2020) and 260-265 (July 15, 2023), 266 (June 30, 2014), 267 (March 30, 2024), and 268 (July 15, 2023), and as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program (2023), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. The recommendations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/prep-med-waste-disposal and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program. These regulations and recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..
Reviewed all medication at the site and found 1 child with expired medication. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required unexpired medication for all children requiring medication while at the site. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 2/4/26 Correct by 01/28/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 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:
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Sanaa A. to not have documentation of the Out of State Background Clearance (NC). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Sanaa A. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters (NC) for staff members Sanaa A. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.A · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Julie L. to not have proof of a completed standard precaution course and Sushi S. to not have documentation of the review of the exposure control plan. Correction: Ensure that staff have documentation of the completion of the standard precaution course prior to working with children. Correct Immediately 2/18/25 and submit compliance by 2/25/25. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.B.1.a · Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual; or.
Reviewed 4 staff files and found that Sanaa A. and Mina K. did not have documentation of hours worked with children. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of hours worked with children in all staff files. Correct immediately 2/18/25 and submit compliance by 2/25/25. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.511.C.5.a · -g The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.
Reviewed facility emergency medications and found 1 child with an expired health care plan. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health care plans. Correct immediately 2/18/25 and submit compliance by 2/25/25. Correct by 02/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.