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Primrose School of Fort Collins

2117 bighorn dr, Fort Collins CO 80525 · License #1782599 · Center · Child Care Center

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Capacity 175 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 11, 2026

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Address: 2117 bighorn dr, Fort Collins CO 80525 · Directions

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Accepts CCCAP
Licensed for 175 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

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How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

4.8

Colorado average

2.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)

May 11, 2026 — Supervisory

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

Violation
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 31 staff files and observed one staff member to be missing CBI and FBI letters. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams, or as required by the child's health care provider.
Reviewed 12 child files and observed 4 children to be missing current health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 6/11/26. Correct by 06/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.209.A.7 · 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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

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1The May 11, 2026 inspection noted: “Reviewed 31 staff files and observed one staff member to be missing CBI and FBI letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Na…” — what has changed since then?
2The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “A small clothespin in the Young Toddlers room. Correction: Materials must not pose a choking hazard, correct immediately 12/19/25. *Corrected at time of inspect…” — what has changed since then?
3The Dec 4, 2025 inspection noted: “diapers and wipes in the Early PRS 1 classroom on the diaper changing table accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccess…” — what has changed since then?

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Jun 23, 2025 — Supervisory

28 violations cited · view state record

28 violations

Violation
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.
Resilient material to be compact and less than 6 inches around the climbers on the preschool and toddler playgrounds. Correction: Equipment must have at least 6 inches of resilient material in the use zones, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 7 staff to be missing CBI letters and 10 staff to be missing FBI 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) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Small magnets in the Toddler and Early Preschool rooms, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must be inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years, correct immediately 6/23/25. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Owner removed magnets from the classroom, no response is required. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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.
No fire drills completed for Sep, Nov, Dec (2024) Jan-May (2025), no tornado drills for Sep (2024) March, April, May (2025), one lock down drill 2024 no lock down drills for 2025. Correction: Emergency drills must be conducted according to rule, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.217.C.1.a · Center staff must have a monthly consultation with a current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge and experience in maternal and child health.
No license was available to review for the Child Care Health Consultant. Correction: Obtain license for CCHC, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.217.C.6 · For the Department-approved child care health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant.
No biography for the Child Care Health Consultant was available to review. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain biography for the CCHC, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 have an expired provisional introductory training course (5/2024). Correction: Obtain current department approved child care health consultant training, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.
Child Care Health Consultant to have an expired department approved CDPHE approved immunization course. Correction: Obtain department approved CDPHE approved immunization course for CCHC, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Several screens to be broken/falling off the windows. Correction: Buildings must be in good repair, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 16 child files and observed 2 children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.209.A.7 · 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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 16 child files and observed 6 children to have expired emergency medical authorization forms. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization forms, correct by 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.
No staff member in Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Early Preschool, PSP rooms to have current department approved First Aid/CPR training. Correction: Obtain current department approved First Aid/CPR training for staff, correct immediately 6/23/35. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No staff in the Infant 1 room to have current department approved CPR/First Aid training. Correction: Obtain CPR/First Aid training for staff, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 12 staff 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 the Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.229.S.5 · In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Music
In the toddler rooms, no music easily accessible to children. Correction: Music materials must be accessible to toddlers, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 2 staff to be missing out of state 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 4 staff to be missing a department approved emergency disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain a department approved emergency disaster preparedness training for staff, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 8 staff to be missing documentation staff have been trained on fire extinguishers and alarms. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have been trained on fire extinguishers and alarms, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submitted annually.
Reviewed 26 staff files and observed 11 staff to be missing a health statement and 5 staff to have expired annual health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for staff, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies 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 26 staff files and observed 8 staff to be missing documentation staff have been trained in center's medication administration policies. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have been trained in center's medication administration policies, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed one staff to be missing, 7 staff to have expired and 6 staff to be missing the required 2nd signature on the department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain current department approved standard precautions training, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 26 staff files and observed 5 staff to be missing a cpr/first aid module or training. Correction: Obtain cpr/first aid module or training for staff, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 2 staff to be missing and 5 staff to have expired department approved FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current department approved child abuse prevention training, correct 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 1 staff to be missing the department approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: Obtain department approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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 26 staff files and observed 2 staff to be missing a department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 26 staff files and observed 6 staff to be missing a department approved child development training. Correction: Obtain a department approved child development training, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed 26 staff files and observed 10 staff to be missing 15 hours of training for past year. Correction: Obtain 15 hours of training annually for staff, correct by 7/23/25. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
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.
Reviewed 26 staff files and observed only one staff member to have department approved medication administration training and delegation. Correction: Obtain department approved medication administration training, correct immediately 6/23/25. Correct by 06/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.