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1709 West Elizabeth, Fort Collins CO 80521 · License #47185 · Center · Preschool Program
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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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of a CBI 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 CBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/25/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 04/25/2026
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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 Apr 25, 2026
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.
a playhouse on the playground to be cracked and also weed fabric to be coming up on the playground all posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all indoor and outdoor materials are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately 3/25/26 and submit compliance by 4/25/26. Correct by 03/25/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 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.
Identified through emergency drill log that fire drills were not done for Feb-Mar 2025, and no tornado drill was done in Mar 2025, and no documentation of a lock down drill was done for the 2024-25 school year. Correction: Ensure fire drills are done monthly, tornado drills are done Mar-Oct (when school is in session) and lock down drills are done quarterly. Correct immediately 4/23/2025 and submit written compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
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 3 staff files and observed 3 staff members with expired health statements (8/2023). FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all employees. Correct and submit written compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
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 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 files and observed 1 child to be missing immunization record. Correction: Obtain and maintain immunization record for all children enrolled. Correct immediately 4/23/2025 and submit written compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 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 4 children files and observed 2 children missing health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children enrolled. Correct and submit written compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
During safety walk through, observed wood chips around fall zone on playground to be compact and less than 2 inches of depth. Correction: Ensure resilient material is rake regularly to maintain at least 6 inches of depth around fall zones. Correct immediately 4/23/2025 and submit written compliance by 5/23/2025. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 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.
Wood chips in playground area was observed to have less than 6 inches of resilient material in the use zone. Correction: Ensure resilient material has 6 inches of depth in the use zone of playground. Correct immediately 5/1/24 and submit compliance by 6/1/2024. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 classroom 101, observed an electrical outlet missing a protective cover. Correction: Ensure all electrical outlets that are accessible to children have protective covers. Correct immediately 5/1/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by placing plug cover on outlet. No response required. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
During walkthrough of classrooms, observed adult scissors in unlocked drawer in classroom 101 and cutting FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ knives in an unlocked drawer in classroom 102. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools and instruments are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 5/1/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by placing items in out of reach cabinets. No response required. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
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 member, Jessica D. (hd 8/4/22) to be missing Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff members. Correct immediately 5/1/2024 and submit compliance by 6/1/2024 Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
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 3 staff files and observed 3 staff members, Lori B. (hd 4/1990), Lisa V. (hd 8/2018) and Jessica D. (8/2022) to be missing the 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 staff members Lori, Lisa, and Jessica have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check, for staff members Lori, Lisa, and Jessica with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 4 children's files and observed one child to be missing a health statement signed by an authorized FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ medical staff. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children enrolled. Correct and submit compliance by 6/1/2024. Correct by 06/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 member, Jessica D. (hd 8/4/22) to be missing Early Intervention training. Correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff members. Correct immediately 5/1/2024 and submit compliance by 6/1/2024 Correct by 05/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.