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Fort Collins CO 80526 · License #16269 · 3 Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home
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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 provider's drill log and observed no emergency drills performed in the 2025 year, no fire drills since March and no tornado drills since April. Correction: Perform and record drills according to rule above. Correct immediately 9/3/25 and submit compliance by 10/3/25. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 2 children's files and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medical authorization form. Correction: Obtain and maintain current emergency medical authorization for child and maintain in files. Correct immediately 9/3/25 or prior to next day in care and submit compliance by 10/3/25. Correct by 09/03/2025
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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 Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
Reviewed 2 children's files and observed both children to need updated health evaluation forms. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health statements within 30 days of expiration. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's files and observed provider to have an expired safe sleep training. (ex. 1/21/24) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed providers trainings and observed no injury prevention training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's files and observed provider to have an expired immunization course. ( ex 10/8/24) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.O · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children all qualified substitutes, and staff members must have at least one (1) hour of child development training. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed providers trainings and observed no child development training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed providers trainings and observed no playground safety training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.M · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed provider's trainings and observed no intro to early intervention training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.N · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed providers trainings and observed no impact of bias training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
Reviewed providers trainings and observed no working with an Early Childhood mental health consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed provider's files and observed no documentation of 15 hours of annual training for the previous year. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current training. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:
Reviewed provider's files and observed that policies have not been updated according to the new rules. Correction: Update policies with all required information from 2.316.B.1-36. Send updated policies to specialist. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.11 · Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.
Observed papers, household products, soda bottles and other flammable items within 1 foot of the furnace and water heater. Correction: Ensure all flammable items are at least 3 feet from the furnace and water heater. Correct immediately 10/16/24 and submit compliance by 10/23/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.11 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed providers file and observed a department approved training of child abuse and prevention was expired (1/28/23) Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Department approved child abuse and prevention training. Correct immediately 11/8/23 and submit compliance by 11/15/23, Correct by 11/08/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.4 · Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete:A State Department approved training in Standard Precautions that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may be counted towards ongoing training requirements. This Standard Precautions training can be included as part of the Pre-Licensing training, in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ which case the total number of hours for Pre-licensing training required in 7.707.A1 is increased to sixteen (16) clock hours, and Standard Precautions training may count as no more than one (1) hour of the sixteen (16) clock hours; and,
Reviewed providers file and observed a department approved training of standard precaution was expired (3/10/23). Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Department approved standard precaution training. Correct immediately 11/8/23 and submit compliance by 11/15/23. Correct by 11/08/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.52.B.1.d · . Within twenty four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty four (24) hours of a child's return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to The Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement, or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in Section 19-3-304, C.R.S.
Provider did not report to license that there was an open investigation. Correction: Report to licensing any open investigations. Correct immediately 9/19/23 and submit compliance by 9/26/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.6.D · Visitors Visits from all non-family members to the home must be on the sign in/out log, including the name, date, and arrival/departure times.
Identified through provider statements that the family visiting did not sign in to the visitors log. Correction: Ensure all visitors to the home sign in and out whenever visiting to the home. Correct immediately 9/19/23 and submit compliance by 9/26/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.