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1905 Orchard Place, Fort Collins CO 80521 · License #1748733 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have an updated child abuse and neglect clearance letter. 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 Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to the Specialist Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: background checks. 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. Document ID: dc57d8afeb07e2e0ba3e16d7c326003470c4caf1d6f9e26bc7e60e0cb21bb08e FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have CBI & 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 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI & FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist Correct by 03/09/2026
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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 Mar 9, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff member to not have updated FBI clearance letter. 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 FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: background checks. 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 observed 1 staff to not have an out of state clearance letter for Texas. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff Document ID: dc57d8afeb07e2e0ba3e16d7c326003470c4caf1d6f9e26bc7e60e0cb21bb08e
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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 6 staff files and observed one staff member to not have documentation of the disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct immediately 3/9/2026 and submit compliance by 4/9/2026. Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff with not documentation of standard precautions training prior to working with children. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct immediately 3/9/2026 and submit compliance by 4/9/2026 Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.B · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training. The training must include: Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as Document ID: dc57d8afeb07e2e0ba3e16d7c326003470c4caf1d6f9e26bc7e60e0cb21bb08e FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Reviewed 6 staff and observed 2 staff to not have documentation of building and physical premises training for the site they are working at. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct immediately 3/9/2026 and submit compliance by 4/9/2026 Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.D · Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of child abuse and neglect training within 30 days of hire. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct by 04/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.F · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR certified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed none of the staff working at the time of the visit had documentation of current first aid and CPR training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct immediately 3/9/2026 and submit compliance by 4/9/2026 Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.F.1 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all employees caring for children, not required by rule Document ID: dc57d8afeb07e2e0ba3e16d7c326003470c4caf1d6f9e26bc7e60e0cb21bb08e FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of the department approved first aid and CPR module within 30 days of hire. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training. Correct by 03/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.531.A · A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following:
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to be missing documentation of address and phone, emergency contact. Correction: Obtain all items needed for a staff record listed in rule 2.531.A 1-6. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 observed Vinny & Hannah to not have documentation of out of state background 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 Vinny & Hannah have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of state Clearance Letters) for staff members Vinny & Hannah with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have a signed statement that they have read and been trained on policies for medications. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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 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 facilities files and observed facility to have an expired fire inspection. (ex. 11/15/22) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current approving fire inspection. Correct by 04/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have documentation of a signed child abuse statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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.” FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have documentation of a signed perjury statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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 6 staff files and observed Hannah and Vinny to not ahve documentation of training on fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.G · Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have documentation of current health history. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health history statement. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.I · Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on all of the policies and procedures of the center outlined in rule section 2.505. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have a signed statement that they have read and been instructed on policies and procedures of the facility. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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 observed 1 staff Avery S. to not have documentation of an FBI Clearance letter. 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 staff members Avery has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters) for staff members Avery with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the “Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Hannah to not have a signed statement that they have read and been trained on rules and reegulations. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of statement in staff file. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Nikki (ex 3/5/25) and Vinny (ex 3/10/25) to have expired standard precautions trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain current trainings in staff files. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.D · Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Nikki (ex. 3/6/25) and Vinny (ex 3/11/25) and Phoebe (ex 10/3/23) to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ have expired child abuse and prevention trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain current trainings in staff files. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Nikki, Logan and Hannah all having been identified as program directors to not have documentation of Early Childhood Mental Health consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff files. Correct by 04/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Nikki, Logan and Hannah all having been identified as program directors to not have documentation of Child care Health consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in staff files. Correct by 04/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.B.2.a.1 · If the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child wants a nonmedical exemption from the immunization FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ requirement based on a religious belief whose teachings are opposed to immunizations or a personal belief that is opposed to immunizations, the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must: Submit the certificate of Nonmedical Exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado, or
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed a child with an exemption and not documentation of exemption on record. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of immunization exemption for all children enrolled. Correct immediately 3/12/25 and submit documentation of compliance by 4/12/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.