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209 E Plum ST, Fort Collins CO 80524 · License #1615625 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 4 child files and observed 2 children to have expired emergency medical authorization forms. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization forms for children, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
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 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed one staff member to be missing a current health statement signed and dated by a physician or health care provider. Correction: Obtain health statement for staff, correct by 10/16/25. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 6 staff files and observed one staff to have an expired department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain current department approved standard precautions training, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff member responsible for immunizations to have an expired CDPHE approved immunization course. Correction: Obtain CDPHE approved immunization course, correct by 10/16/25. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Upon entering the 4 year old room, observed a staff member in the classroom while all the children were on the playground with one teacher. 17 children were in attendance on the playground. Correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: ratio. 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;
Diapers on a low shelf in the 3 year old room bathroom, accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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 piece of equipment on the toddler playground to have sharp edges where the steering wheels should be, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 emergency drill log and observed no tornado drills for 2025, only 1 lock down drill for 2025 and no fire drill for July, August 2025. Correction: Emergency drills must be conducted according to rule, correct immediately 9/16/25. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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:
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed one staff 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.
An inhaler in the Penguins room to be missing a pharmacy label. Correction: Obtain a pharmacy label, correct immediately 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 6 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 11/4/24. Correct by 11/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 10 staff files and observed Corrinne S to have an expired child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS, 9/22/2019). 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 (FBI) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/07/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Corrinne S to have an expired FBI letter (8/9/2019). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A container of diaper wipes on a shelf in the Eagles room, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 10/4/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved the wipes to a higher shelf. No response is required. Correct by 10/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
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 a bucket in the Parrot room, accessible to children. Correction: Plastic bags must be stored inaccessible to children, correct immediately 10/4/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director moved the bags to a high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 10/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 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 picnic table on the playground to have cracks in the middle of them. A cord plugged into an outlet and not plugged into a device in the Parrot room. All items posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 10/4/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director unplugged the cord and placed tape over the crack in the picnic table. No response is required. Correct by 10/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.F.2 · . 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 facility's drill log and observed no fire drills in May, July, and August. Also observed only 1 tornado drill and no emergency drills for the year. Correction: Perform and document drills according to rules above. Correct immediately 10/11/23 submit compliance by 11/11/23. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 13 staff files and observed 1 staff member Megan, hd 11/1/18, to not have the Early Intervention training. Correction: Obtain and maintain of documentation of current training in staff files. Correct immediately 10/11/23 and submit compliance by 11/11/23 Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.D.1.a · . For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed 1 staff member Kaitlyn hd 8/2/23, to not have documentation of a TRAILS 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 members Kaitlyn has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Kaitlyn with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed 1 staff member Shawna (expired 10/10/23) to have an expired Standard Precautions, and Gracie (hd 10/4/23) to not have Standard Precautions prior to working with children. Correction: Obtain and maintain of documentation of current training in staff files. Correct immediately 10/11/23 and submit compliance by 11/11/23 Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed 1 staff member Liz, to have an expired Shaken Baby training. (expired 6/15/23) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain of documentation of current training in staff files. Correct immediately 10/11/23 and submit compliance by 11/11/23 Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 13 staff files and observed 3 staff members with expired Child Abuse training. (Corinne exp. 6/18/22, Mazzy exp. 9/21/23, Ella exp. 6/1/23). Correction: Obtain and maintain of documentation of current training in staff files. Correct immediately 10/11/23 and submit compliance by 11/11/23 Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. 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 State Department-approved training
Reviewed 13 staff files observed 1 staff member Gracie to not have documentation of Disaster Preparedness Course. Correction: Obtain and maintain of documentation of current training in staff files. Correct immediately 10/11/23 and submit compliance by 11/11/23 Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed 1 staff member Mazzy, hd 4/17/23, to not have documentation of Out of State Background Check. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Mazzy has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff members Mazzy with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.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 13 staff files and observed 3 staff members (Nathan hd 9/5/23, Madison hd 5/8/23, Megan hd 11/1/18) to not have health statements within 30 days of hire. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of current health statements in staff files. Correct by 11/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.45.A.1 · An Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a Director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed none of the staff in the Eagles classroom to have documentation of ECT qualifications. Correction: Ensure all children are under supervision of an ECT qualified staff person. Submit documentation of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Penguin classroom sunscreen was in child's cubby, in the Eagles classroom there was Dawn dish soap on the counter, children's eye drops and Expo cleaner on the cabinet and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet, all marked "Keep out of reach of children". Correction: Ensure all "Keep out of reach" items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 10/11/23. ***Corrected at time of visit by making items inaccessible, no response required*** Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In Parrot classroom a cord to the air purifier was hanging down posing a hazard, in Eagles classroom sleep mats ripping, on Penguin's playground a cracked green bin, on Preschool playground a red couch cracked, blue table splintering, tires on metal car shredding, and two painted spools to have paint chipping. Correction: Maintain indoor and outdoor equipment in a sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately 10/11/23. Submit compliance by 11/11/23. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.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 Eagles classroom an outlet strip next to the refridgerator to not have protective covers and Christmas lights in the classroom with plugs not covered. Correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately 10/11/23. ***Corrected at time of visit by covering outlets. **No response is required. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.