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6427 Carmichael ST, Fort Collins CO 80528 · License #1554512 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Observed staff in infant classroom to not know the correct amount of children in care. Correction: Attendance verification must be completed through out the day by staff. Correct immediately 1/27/26 and submit compliance by 2/3/2026. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Observed broken basket accessible to children on the preschool playground. Correction: All outdoor equipment must be free of hazards at all times. Correct immediately 1/27/26 and submit compliance by 2/3/26. ***Corrected at time of inspection by disposing of the broken basket, no response required. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
Identified through staff statement that staff have been observed using personal devices to take photos. Correction: Staff must refrain from personal use of electronics while caring for children. Correct immediately 1/27/26 and submit compliance by 2/3/26. Correct by 01/27/2026 ________________________________________________
Disposition: Founded
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Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
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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 Jan 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed a hand lotion bottle in the Colts and Fillies classroom and a soap bottle in the Billy goats classrooms labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately 12/8/25 and submit compliance by 1/8/26. ***Corrected at time of inspection my making items inaccessible to children, no response required. Correct by 12/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _G_OD_D_A_RD_ _SC_H_O_O_L _____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_5_54_51_2______ ________________________________________________ within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 23 staff files and observed 2 staff to not have documentation of completed health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all staff. Submit compliance by 1/8/26. Correct by 01/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.10 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries
Observed center to not provide parents/guardians with an incident report for a reportable incident. Correction: Center must provide parents/guadians with documentation of aincidents that occured in the classroom. Correct immediately 3/18/25 and submit compliance by 3/25/25. Correct by 03/18/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed toy in the infant room labeled 12 months + accessible to children. Correction: All toys posing a choking a hazard must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 3/18/25 and submit compliance by 3/25/25. ***Corrected at time of inspection by removing toy from infant room, no response required. Correct by 03/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed staff in Colts and Fillies classroom to not know the correct amount of children in their care. Correction: Staff must verify attendance through out the day. Correct immediately 1/20/2025 and submit compliance by 1/27/2025. Correct by 01/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 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: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _G_OD_D_A_RD_ _SC_H_O_O_L _____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_5_54_51_2______ ________________________________________________
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed 3 to not have completed out of state background checks. (Davin, Melissa and Shyla ) Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Davin, Mellissa and Shyla have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Davin, Melissa and Shyla with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately 1/20/2025 and submit compliance by 1/27/2025. Correct by 01/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed 1 staff file to not have a completed Introduction to childcare health consultation. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Introduction to childcare health consultation at all times. Correct immediately 1/20/2025 and submit compliance by 1/27/2025. Correct by 01/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 16 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have a completed CPR and First Aid module training. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date CPR and First Aid Module training for all staff. Correct immediately 1/20/2025 and submit compliance by 1/27/2025. Correct by 01/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 14 children files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date medical health statements for all children. Submit compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 03/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _G_OD_D_A_RD_ _SC_H_O_O_L _____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_5_54_51_2______ ________________________________________________ be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
Observed all 8 classrooms to not have capacity and ratios posted. Correction: Each room must have capacity and raitos posted in each room. Correct immediately 2/29/2024 and submit compliance by 3/29/2024. Correct by 02/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 18 staff files and observed 2 staff files to have expired background checks. (Melissa- Trails expired 6/29/2018 and Jaycee- FBI and CBI expired 6/6/2018). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that staff members Melissa and Jaycee have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, and TRAILS for staff members Melissa and jaycee with written response to Specialist. Correct immediately 2/29/2024 and submit compliance by 3/30/2024. Correct by 02/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.