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2482 Miles House Ave, Fort Collins CO 80525 · License #1743926 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 28 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of a current health statement within 30 days of hire. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of health statement. Correct by 01/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2026
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;
wipes and diaper cream in a container accessible to children by the changing table in Explorer 1 and wipes by the changing table accessible to children in explorer 2. Correction: Ensure all diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 12/4/25. ***Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible. No response is required. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Unfounded
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
small clothespins on the bulletin board in toddler 2 posing a potential choking hazard to children under 3. Correction: Ensure all materials that could pose a choking hazard are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 12/4/25. ***Corrected at time of visit by removing. No response is required. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
2 ceramic pots on a ledge in the exploer 2 classroom. Correction: Ensure all equipment that is easily breakable is inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 12/4/25. **Corrected at time of visit. No response is required. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Sunscreen bottles to be missing first and last names. Correction: Sunscreen bottles must be labeled with child's first and last names, correct immediately 6/9/25. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 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.
A small magnet on a white board in Toddler 1 room, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not pose a choking hazard, correct immediately 6/9/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the magnet from the room. No response is required. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Three staff members in the Infant 1 room had current department approved safe sleep training and an infant FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ was observed in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making and concern for the proper care of children, correct immediately 6/9/25. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.19 · When staff place infants in approved sleeping equipment for sleep, they must check to ensure that the temperature in the room is comfortable for a lightly clothed adult, check the infants to ensure that they are comfortably clothed (not overheated or sweaty), and that bibs, necklaces, and garments with ties or hoods are removed.
A 6 month old infant to be sleeping in a crib wearing a bib. Correction: Bibs must be removed prior to placing an infant to sleep in an approved sleep equipment, correct immediately 6/9/25. *Corrected at time of inspection as infant was waking up when the specialist was doing walk through. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 7 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 4/14/25. Correct by 04/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
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) 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 window clings on a toddler room door and small google eyes on a bulletin board in the toddler hallway, posing potential choking hazards. Correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must not be in areas accessible to children under the age of 3 years, correct immediately 3/14/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the items. No response is required. Correct by 03/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Small crayons in a tub on a low shelf, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must not be accessible to children, correct immediately 2/24/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, teacher removed the small crayons. No response is required. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.124.A.3.b · Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.
Children to be in the front lobby at the end of the day, which is not a licensed space. Correction: Changes to use of licensed space must be approved by the department, correct immediately 11/12/24. Correct by 11/12/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
A staff member grabbed a childs arm and left marks. Correction: Children must not be subject to physical harm, correct immediately 10/21/24. Correct by 10/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.H · Any form of restraint is not permitted.
A staff member held down 2 children on mats at naptime. Correction: Any form of physical restraint is not permitted, correct immediately 10/21/24. Correct by 10/21/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member was on their phone while supervising children. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
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 statements that some staff are on cell phones while supervising children. Correction: When caring for children, staff must not use electronics for personal use, correct immediately 10/21/24. Correct by 10/21/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility is understaffed and doesn't have enough help. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Children were having seizures during nap time and teachers were not paying attention. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility does not turn off lights or have curtains on windows during naptime. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Bottles of sunscreen to be missing child's first and last names. Correction: Sunscreen must be labeled with child's first and last names, correct immediately 10/21/24. Correct by 10/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 ball labeled 3+ on the floor in the infant room. Correction: Materials must be age appropriate, correct immediately 10/21/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director removed the ball from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 10/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed face to name attendance sheets and observed Toddlers to be over ratio on 9/19 with 9 toddlers and 1 staff member, Preschool 2 to be over ratio on 9/19 with 16 children and 1 staff member. Correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times, correct immediately 9/23/24. Correct by 09/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
Identified staff members Antonia W, Sophia O, Sara B, Sydney K, Justice Y, and Curtis L to be used as Early Childhood Teachers and alone supervising children and are not AECT or ECT qualified. Correction: There must be at least 1 qualified ECT supervising each group of children unless specified in rule, correct immediately 9/23/24. Correct by 09/23/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
A downspout on the Flex playground to be broken. Correction: Buildings must be in good repair, correct immediately 9/23/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Regional Director removed the downspout. No response is required. Correct by 09/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.F.2 · For short term unscheduled early childhood teacher vacancies up to ten (10) business days per calendar year, an assistant early childhood teacher can substitute for the early childhood teacher. The date and times of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ substitution must be recorded and available for review at all times.
Incomplete documentation of dates and times program used assistant early childhood teacher substitutes. Correction: Dates and time of substitution must be recorded and available for review, correct immediately 9/23/24. Correct by 09/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 20 staff files and observed Lauren S to be missing the 2nd required signature on the standard precautions certificate. Correction: Obtain completed certificate for staff, correct immediately 3/28/24. Document compliance to specialist by 4/4/24. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
During walk through observed 11 infants in the Infant 2 room. Correction: Maximum group size must not be exceeded at any time, correct immediately 3/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher from another room moved one infant to the other infant room. No response is required. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
A bottle of benedryl in the Toddler 1 room to be missing the child's first and last name. Correction: Over the counter medications must be labeled with child's first and last name, correct immediately 3/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher wrote child's first and last name on the medication. No response is required. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 dish soap on a ledge in the Preschool 2 room and a bottle on the counter in the Flex room, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 3/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teachers placed the bottles in a cabinet, inaccessible to children. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
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.
A sensory bottle in the Toddler 1 room to have small beads. The bottle had a loose top. A sensory bottle in the Toddler 3 room to have small pom pms. The bottle had a loose top. Bottles were accessible to children under the age of 3 years Correction: Materials that can pose a choking hazard must not be accessible to children under the age of 3 years, correct immediately 3/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teachers put bottles in a cabinet out of the reach of children. No response is required. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 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 plugged into the wall and not plugged into a device, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 3/28/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher unplugged the cord from the wall. No response is required. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 20 staff files and observed Charlie D (DOH 8/21/23) to be missing an out of state 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 member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 03/29/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.