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4775 Boardwalk dr, Fort Collins CO 80525 · License #1779061 · Child Care Center
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2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
A puzzle labeled 3+to be in the Toddler A room. Correction: Materials must be age appropriate, correct immediately 6/10/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the puzzle from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 06/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 9 child files and observed 3 children to have an expired emergency medical authorization form and one to be missing a date. Correction: Obtain updated child emergency medical authorizations, correct immediately 6/10/26. Correct by 06/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: health medication. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Disposition: Unfounded
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Reviewed 19 staff files and observed 1 staff missing health statement by a health care worker. Correction: Obtain health statements for staff, correct by 7/10/26. Correct by 07/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2026
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 9 child files and observed one child to have immunizations not on a CDPHE approved form. Correction: Obtain immunizations on approved form, correct immediately 6/10/26. Correct by 06/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
2 areas of the fence on the playground to have a crack, posing a potential pinching hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 6/10/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director placed tape over the cracks. No response is required. Correct by 06/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
2 buckets with diaper supplies on the cots in the Twaddler room, accessible to children. Correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/2/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved buckets to high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 07/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A bottle of dawn soap in the Preschool 1 room, labeled "keep out of the reach of children". *Direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/2/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director placed soap in a high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 07/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
3 pairs of sharp adult scissors on the counter in the Preschool 2 room, accessible to children. Correction: Sharp tools must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/2/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved the scissors to a high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 07/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
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.
Bella (AD) and Erin (AD) to be missing the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training for staff, correct by 7/11/25. Correct by 07/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
DeEtta L to be missing a CDPHE approved immunization course. Correction: Obtain CDPHE approved immunization course, correct by 7/11/25. Correct by 07/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
No staff in the Infant A room to have current CPR/First Aid at the time of walk through. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: There must be at least one staff member with current CPR/First Aid in the infant room at all times, correct immediately 6/11/25. Correct by 06/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.C · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Several bottles of sunscreen to be missing first and last names. Correction: Sunscreen bottles must have first and last names, correct immediately 6/11/25. Correct by 06/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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 cord on the counter to be plugged into an outlet and not into a device, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 6/11/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director unplugged the cord. No response is required. Correct by 06/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Erin (AD) to be missing the department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain the department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training, correct by 7/11/25. Correct by 07/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 member in the Pre-K 1 classroom to not know the correct amount of children in care. Correction: Attendance verification must be completed throught the day by all staff. Direct violation of stipulation F, correct immediately 4/14/25 and submit compliance by 4/21/25. Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Observed expired medication in the Preppers classroom (expired 1/2025). Correction: All expired medication must be disposed of properly. Correct immediately 4/14/25 and submit compliance by 4/21/25 Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
Diaper supplies on a chair in the Twaddler room and in a cubby in the Preppers room, accessible to children. Correction: Diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 3/17/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved items making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
A glass dish on a shelf in the Twaddler A room. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. Correction: Glass materials are not permitted in classrooms with children less than 5 years of age, correct immediately 3/17/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the glass dish from the room. No response is required. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
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 the Preschool room and Preppers room, cords plugged into an outlet with an open outlet on the other side. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All electical outlets must have protective covers, correct immediately 3/17/25. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A container of bubbles on the toddler playground. A spray bottle of cleaner on a chair in the preschool bathroom. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 3/17/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the bubbles from the playground and put the spray bottle on a high shelf. No response is required. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 5 staff files and observed Shelby to be missing a department approved emergency and disaster preparedness training. *This is a violation of stipulation "I" on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain department approved emergency and disaster preparedness training, correct immediately 3/17/25. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed all staff to be missing documentation staff have been trained in fire safety and fire extinguishers. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have been trained in fire safety and fire extinguishers, correct immediately, 3/17/25. Correct by 03/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 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 5 child files and observed 3 children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 3/18/25. Correct by 03/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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 bucket in the Prek1 room to have several cracks, posing potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 1/15/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the bucket from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 01/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
A tub with diaper supplies on the bathroom floor in the Preschool room, accessible to children. Correction: Diaper materials must be stored inaccessible to children, correct immediately 12/18/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved items making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
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 screw protruding out on a shelf in the Toddler A room, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 11/6/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, teacher placed tape over the screw. No response is required. Correct by 11/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A roll of plastic bags in an unlocked lower drawer under the diaper changing station in the Twaddler room. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/12/24. *Corrected at the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.124.A.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 Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration 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.
Specialist identified that a reportable incident happened and was not reported by the program. Correction: Within 24 hours of the occurrence of a reportable incident, the program must report to the appropriate department, correct immediately 7/12/24. Document compliance to specialist by 7/19/24. Correct by 07/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.2 · 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: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed Taylor N and Laschelle C to be missing child abuse and neglect checks (TRAILS) and to be employed longer than 10 days. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. 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 Specialist Correct by 05/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 21 staff files and observed Sasikla R and Asher C to be missing out of state background checks. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license. 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 (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to Specialist Correct by 05/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 21 staff files and observed Cassie R and Amanda H to have expired department approved standard precautions trainings. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "I" on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain and update annually a department approved standard precautions training, correct immediately 5/28/24. Document compliance to specialist by 6/28/24. Correct by 05/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 8 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 6/28/24. Document compliance to specialist by 6/28/24. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
A small blue plastic key fob on the floor in the Toddler B room, posing a potential choking hazard. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "L" on the probationary license. Correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 5/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, no reponse is required. Correct by 05/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 cord in the PreK room to be plugged into an outlet and not plugged into anything on the other end, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 4/29/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director unplugged the cord and put it in a cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 04/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.17 · If music is played in the infant sleep area, the music must not be played at a loud volume that would prevent infants from being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant.
Music player within 1-2 feet of a crib with a sleeping infant. Correction: Music equipment must not be placed within 3 feet of a sleeping infant, correct immediately 3/5/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher moved the equipment to be at least 3 feet from the crib. No response is required. Correct by 03/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
In the PreK 1 room to have mats less than 2 feet apart. Correction: Mats must be at least 2 feet apart, correct immediately 1/9/24. Document compliance to specialist by 1/16/24. Correct by 01/09/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.