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3100 Ridgeview DR, Erie CO 80516 · License #1657012 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 3 staff files and found 1 file without documentation of a completed Out of State 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(s) have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the out of state background check clearance Letter(s) for the staff member(s) with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 3 staff files and found 3 files without documentation of a completed TRAILS 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(s) have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS background check clearance Letter(s) for the staff member(s) with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/14/2025
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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 Oct 14, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 3 staff files and found 2 files without documentation of a completed FBI background check and 3 files without documentation of a completed 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(s) have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and CBI background check clearance Letter(s) for the staff member(s) with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · 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 training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 without documentation of the Introduction to early intervention and preschool special education training module on PDIS. Correction: Obtain and maintain required training documentation. Correct by 11/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and found the director without documentation of the Introduction to child care health consultation training module on PDIS. Correction: Obtain and maintain required training documentation. Correct by 11/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.B · Window blind cords must be secured out of children's reach to prevent strangulation.
In the Pre-K room there were window blind cords freely hanging and accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Ensure that window blind cords are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by securing the cords and making them safe. No response required. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 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.
In the Preschool room there was bubbles, and in the Pre-K room there was Clorox Wipes and dish soap. All items were labeled "Keep out of reach" and were accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled "keep out of Reach" are inaccessible at all times. Corrected Immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the items from both rooms and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Preschool room there was sharp adult scissors and in the Pre-K room there was a sharp claw style staple remover. Items were on the teacher desk areas and were accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that sharp items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the items from both rooms and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 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.
In the Preschool room there was a power strip with 5 open outlets that did not have safety covers. Correction: Ensure that all outlets that are not tamper proof have safety covers. Correct immediately. ** corrected at time of visit by removing the power strip from the room and making it safe. No response required. Correct by 10/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member (Shara) to not have documentation of trails child abuse and neglect checks. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Shara has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Shara with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff (Shara) to not have CBI clearance letter & 1 staff (Christine) to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ not have FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Shara & Christine have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI & FBI Clearance Letters) for staff members Shara & Christine with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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 3 staff files and observed Shara (HD 8/24) to not have an out of state clearance check in their file. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Shara has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Shara with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 the facilities files and observed an expired health department inspection. (ex 1/19/24) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a current health department inspection. Correct by 12/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 2 staff to not have documentation of the emergency & Disaster preparedness training. (Shara & Christine) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Shara to not have documentation of a building and physical premises training prior to working with children. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · 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 training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff Christine (HD 8/21) to not have documentation of the Early Intervention training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff Christine (HD 8/21) to not have documentation of the Impact of Bias training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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 required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff Wilyn (HD 8/21) to not have documentation of the Mental health consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff Wilyn (HD 8/21) to not have documentation of the Child Care FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff file. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Shara to not have a current medical statement within 30 days of hire. (HD 8/24) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health statement in staff file. Correct by 12/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed 4 children's files and observed 2 children to have documentation of immunizations but not on the CDPHE approved form. Correction: Transfer and maintain documentation of immunizations on the CDPHE approved form in children's files. Correct immediately 11/4/24 and submit compliance by 12/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
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 4 children's files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health statements for all children enrolled with expired statements. Correct by 12/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed in the Pre-k classroom: Wet Ones labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked door. Correction: All items that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately, 11/16/23. ***Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 11/16/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Observed a cracked red cone in the sandbox on the preschool playground and the pirate ship portable climber and slide pulling apart and cracks on the slide on the stairs. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. 11/16/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 11/24/23. Correct by 11/16/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The resilient surface under the slides on the preschool playgrounds lacking 6 inches of resilient surfacing underneath and in the fall zones. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zones surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately, 11/16.23. Document compliance to Specialist by 11/24/23. Correct by 11/16/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.