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501 Commons Drive, Erie CO 80516 · License #1783696 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.234.A · The center must comply with applicable state and local building and fire codes.
In the Green Gables there was a rocking chair that was blocking the free fire egress in the room. Correction: Ensure that the program follows all local and state fire codes for fire egress. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by moving the chair away from the door area and making free egress. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
The following room was out of max group size: ~Wild Things: Max Group should be 14 children- Classroom had 17 children with 2 staff from 8:45am-9:10am; Correction: Ensure that max group size is maintained at all times Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 Emerald room there was a Cavanas tote bag with large handles in a low cubbie accessible to children, and in the Neverland room there was a tech cord plugged into the wall and freely hanging down accessible to children. Both items posed a potential hazard risk to children. Correction: Ensure that indoor and outdoor areas are free of hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by wrapping up the handles to the bag tightly closed and by plugging in the tech cord to a device and making both safe. No
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.A.8.a · Full day programs may have assistant early childhood teachers supervise preschool-age and older children during the following periods of operation: Opening hours: an assistant early childhood teacher may be alone with children for the first two (2) hours of a center’s daily operating hours;
In the Wild Things room, the facility had a staff member working alone with children that stated they were an assistant ECT, but through a staff file review found that the staff member only had 714 hours of experience and no other qualifications. This staff member is considered an Aide and must be under the direct supervision of a qualified ECT except when listed in rule. Correction: Ensure that there is a qualified staff member with a group of children at all times. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Through review found 1 child with medication at the center that did not have a RX label affixed to the RX medication. Correction: Ensure that all medications for children at the site have proper RX labels affixed to the medication. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.E · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.
Reviewed all medications at the site and found 2 medication orders that were expired. Correction: Ensure that all Dr. orders for the giving of medications are renewed on an annual basis. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
In the Wild Things, Ashdown and Lilliput rooms there were diapering supplies accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by locking all of the supplies up in each room and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 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 complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
In the Neverland room there were 18 children listed on the name to face sheet but only 16 were present. In the Lilliput room there were 7 children on the name to face sheet but 9 children were in the room. Correction: The time a child arrives and leaves in the center and transitions into another room must be documented. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Neverland room there was Dawn dish soap and disinfectant on a counter, and in the Arendalle room there was disinfectant on the counter. All items were labeled "Keep out of reach" and were accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "Keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by locking all of the items in the under sink cabinets and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Green Gables room there was a plastic bag in the floor level cubbie and was accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Neverland room there were sharp adult scissors on the counter and accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that sharp items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by putting the sharp scissors into a locked upper cabinet and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
In the following rooms the program ran out of ratio: ~Lilliput: Ratio should be 1:5- Classroom had 9 children with 1 staff from 7:57am-8:06am, 6 children from 8:06am-8:20am and 9 children from 8:20am-8:36; ~Green Gables: Ratio should be 1:5- Classroom had 6 children with 1 staff from 9:01am-9:03am; ~Neverland: Ratio should be 1:12- Classroom had 18 children with 1 staff from 8:40am-9:27am; ~Arendale: Ratio should be 1:10- Classroom had 13 children with 1 staff from 8:40am-8:55am; ~Ashdown: Ratio should be 1:8- Classroom had 10 children with 1 staff from 9:40am-9:49am; ~Wild Things: Ratio should be 1:7- Classroom had 10 children with 1 staff from 7:57am-8:15am, 11 children with 1 staff from 9:10am-9:12am; Correction: Ensure that ratio is maintained at all times Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Reviewed 30 staff files and found 5 staff with missing or expired health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required forms for all staff. Correct by 11/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2025
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 30 staff files and found 7 staff with missing or expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training for all staff. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 30 staff files and found 1 staff with missing or expired safe sleep training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training for all staff. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 30 staff files and found 8 staff with missing or expired child abuse training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training for all staff. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 30 staff files and found 1 staff with missing child development training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training for all staff. Correct by 11/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2025
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 16 children files and found 1 with an expired emergency medical statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required forms for all children at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 children files and found 5 with a missing or expired medical statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required forms for all children at the center. Correct by 11/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 16 children files and found 2 with a missing topical premission statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required forms for all children at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25. Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 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.
Reviewed the drill log and found the following: No Fire drill preformed in January 2025 and April 2025; No tornado drills preformed in August 2025. Correction: Ensure that all drills are preformed according to rules and regulations. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/29/25 Correct by 10/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
Identified that the following classrooms licensed for toddlers: Toddler 2, Toddler 3, and Two's 1, will have to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ pass through the preschool playground to get to the toddler playground. Correction: Ensure toddler facilities are completely separate from facilities for other age groups. Correct and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.b.2 · An infant program early childhood teacher must meet the following requirements: Has a minimum three (3) months (455 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of children under three (3) years of age.
Reviewed fourteen staff files and identified Emily Miller's file, assigned as the only ECT in Infant 3, to be missing documentation of a minimum of 455 hours of verifiable experience in the care of children under three years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of a minimum of 455 hours of verifiable experience in the care of children under three years of age for Emily. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 preschool climber, observed a long, loose nail and several loose pieces of splintering wood from the construction of the climber. Correction: Ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct and respond with a statement of compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.
Reviewed fourteen staff files and identified Emily Miller's file, the only staff currently assigned to Infant 3, to be missing documentation of a current Department-approved CPR and First Aid certification. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure there is at least one staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who hold a current Department-approved CPR and First Aid certification. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
Reviewed fourteen staff files and identified all files to be missing documentation of current Department-approved medication administration delegation by CCHC. Correction: Obtain documentation of current medication administration training and delegation for at least one staff member and ensure there is at least one staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration and delegation on duty at all times. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G.1 · Emergency medications are not required to be locked but must be stored in an area inaccessible to children, and easily accessible and identifiable to staff. Emergency medications must be stored in accordance with the Department-approved child care health consultant’s recommendation.
Reviewed the program's policies and procedures and identified that the program plans to keep emergency medications centralized at the front office. An emergency medication storage plan recommended by the CCHC was unavailable for review at the time of visit. Correction: Obtain written verification of the CCHC's recommended storage plan for emergency medications. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.F · The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.
Reviewed fourteen staff files and identified that the named Director at the time of visit, Virginia "Gini" Philipp's director credential, system ID PDIS-0000028993, could not be verified in the system and was not issued a Director's credential under this system ID. 26.5-5-317(2)(g) C.R.S. Furnish or make any misleading or any false statement or report to the department Correction: Furnishing a false or misleading report to the Department may result in adverse action. Correct and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 12/25/24. Correct by 12/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.