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4800 Wheaton Dr, Fort Collins CO 80525-9483 · License #1773594 · Center · Preschool Program
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A bottle of shaving cream labeled "keep out of the reach of childen" in a lower unlocked cabinet. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 3/5/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, teacher placed the bottle in a high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed all staff to be missing a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. *Previously cited 4/2/24 Correction: Obtain signed statements clearly defining child abuse and neglect for staff, correct immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.
No complaint posting was posted. Correction: Facility must post the procedures for filing a complaint, correct immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
No ratios/capacities were posted in the classroom. Correction: All rooms in child care program must post capacities and ratios, correct immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 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 3 staff files and observed Michelle H and Riki F to be missing health statements. Correction: Obtain health statements for staff, correct by 4/5/25. Correct by 04/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 3 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 4/5/25. Correct by 04/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 3 child files and observed one child to be missing sunscreen authorization. Correction: Obtain sunscreen authorization for child, correct immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 3 staff files and observed Riki F to be missing the 2nd required signature on the standard precautions training certificate. Correction: Obtain the 2nd required signature on the standard precautions training certificate, corrrect immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Fire inspection to be expired. Correction: Obtain current fire inspection, correct immediately 3/5/25. Correct by 03/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.3 · 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to pick up the child from the center.
No addresses for authorized persons to pick up the children from the center. Correction: Add address for authorized persons to the enrollment form, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
No record or documentation on staff immunizations was available for Nichole or Brandee. Correction: Obtain documentation on staff immunizations for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.4 · 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:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately.
No address for emergency contacts on the enrollment paperwork. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Add address for emergency contact on the enrollment paperwork, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.5 · 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: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.
No physician or dentist name, address and phone number on the enrollment form. No address or phone for hospital on the enrollment form. Correction: Add address, phone number and name of dentist, physician and hospital on enrollment form, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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.
No written authorization for sunscreen from parent/guardian in child files. Correction: Obtain written authorization for sunscreen from parent/guardian and place in childrens files, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
One shelter in place drill was documented and no tornado drills documented for the program. Correction: Emergency drills must be conducted according to rule, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
An inhaler and an epipen to be expired in the preschool room. Correction: Obtain non expired medication for children, give expired medications to parent/guardian, correct immediately 4/2/24 or prior to children's next day in attendance. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
No written attendance documentation is completed periodically through the day including transitions. Correction: Written attendance verification must be completed periodically throughout the day, including transitions, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 4 staff files and observed Brandee M, and Michelle H to be missing a child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS) for staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 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 4 staff files and observed Riki F. to be missing a CBI and FBI letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI) for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed all staff to be missing a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. Correction: Obtain a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed all staff to be missing a perjury statement. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain perjury statements for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Riki to be missing a preservice training. Correction: Obtain a preservice training for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 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.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Michelle to be missing an emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain an emergency and disaster preparedness training for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Brandee to be missing documentation they have been trained in fire safety and fire extinguishers. Correction: Obtain documentation that staff have been trained in fire safety and fire extinguishers, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.2 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Parent(s)/guardian(s) names; home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers; employer name and work address; and, any special instructions as to how the parent(s)/guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the center;
No work email for parents/guardians was on the enrollment paperwork. Correction: Add work email for parents/guardians to enrollment paperwork, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.5 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Brandee to be missing emergency contacts. Correction: Obtain emergency contacts for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 4 staff files and observed Nichole, Michelle and Riki to be missing health statements signed and dated by a physician. Correction: Obtain health statements signed and dated by a physician for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Brandee to be missing documentation they have read and been instructed about policies and procedures of the center. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation staff have read and been instructed about policies and procedures of the center, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Brandee to be missing documentation they have read and been instructed about licensing rules. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have read and been instructed about licensing rules, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Riki to be missing a department approved standard precautions training and Brandee to be missing the 2nd required signature on the training certificate. Correction: Obtain a department approved standard precautions training for staff, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 04/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Michelle to be missing a department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Obtain a department approved training about child abuse prevention for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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 4 staff files and observed Michelle and Riki to be missing the department approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Program training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Program training for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 4 staff files and observed Nichole and Michelle to be missing the department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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.
Nichole to be missing the department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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.
Nichole to be missing the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training for staff, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
No staff with current medication delegation was on site. Correction: At least one staff member must be on site at all times with medication delegation, correct immediately 4/2/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
Child Care Health Consultant to be missing the department approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory Training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory Training for the CCHC, correct by 5/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/2/24. Correct by 05/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.