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Home › CO › Erie › Little Door Montessori
201 South Briggs St., Erie CO 80516 · License #1789341 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed 6 staff files and found 1 staff member without documentation of a completed FBI and CBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the CBI & FBI background check clearance letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 6 staff files and found 1 staff member without documentation of a completed out of state background check. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the Out of State background check clearance letter for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/12/2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 6 children files and found 1 with expired documentation of emergency medical parental authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required authorization forms. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/12/26. Correct by 05/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 6 staff files and found 1 without documentation of an employee health statement within 30 days of hire. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required staff medical forms. Correct by 06/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Reviewed 6 children files and found 1 with expired documentation of the child health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required health forms. Correct by 06/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the bathroom there was wet wipes labeled "keep out of reach" and accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach" are inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at the time of visit by removing the wipes from the bathroom. No response required. Correct by 05/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In the classroom there was a charging cord plugged into an outlet and freely hanging. The cord posed a potential shock hazard. Correction: Ensure that all areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at the time of visit by moving the exposed cord to an inaccessible location and making safe. No response required. Correct by 05/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed the drill log and found that no tornado drills were preformed in September & October 2025 and in March & April 2026. Additionally, there were no emergency lockdown drills preformed in 2025. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Moving forward, ensure that drills are preformed and documented per rules and regulations. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/12/26. Correct by 05/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and found all 6 missing a TRAILS clearnace letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that all 6 staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for all 6 staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed 6 staff files and found Cassandra, Kalley and Lauren missing a FBI clearnace letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Cassandra, Kalley and Lauren have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for Cassandra, Kalley and Lauren with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 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 all site documentation and found the site did not have a current health inspection on file for review. Correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for the site. Correct immediately and submit documentation by 8/29/25. Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
In the main classroom there were items that fit into a choke tube. These items would be accessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Ensure that the classroom has no items that fit into a choke tube accessible to children. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 8/29/25 Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
In the main classroom there were breakable items. These items would be accessible to children under the age of 5 years. Correction: Ensure that the classroom has no items that are easily breakable and accessible to children. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 8/29/25 Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
On the east side of the playground there was weed barrier showing by the playhouse posing a potential hazard. Correction: Ensure that the indoor and outdoor area are free from hazards. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 8/29/25 Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 playground there was less than 6 inches of resilient material (Wood Chips) on the sides of the climber. Correction: Ensure that there is at least 6 inches of resilient material on the playground. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 8/29/25. Correct by 07/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.