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Home › CO › Frederick › Spark Discovery Preschool
555 8th Street, Frederick CO 80530 · License #60015 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 35 staff files and observed one staff member missing a current department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain a current department approved standard precautions training for staff, correct immediately 3/5/26 Correct by 03/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 documentation of nurse visits were completed for Feb-Nov of 2025 for Child Care. Correction: Monthly consultations with a CCHC must be completed, correct by 4/5/26. Correct by 04/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2026
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. Document ID: 34bbb85cb396aaa9861f5e8a561961c070bc78237f5ade7ec7c588c2e51c4f6b FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Disposition: Unfounded
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Reviewed 35 staff files and observed one staff member missing an updated 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 the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
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 35 staff files and observed one staff member to be missing an updated FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to Document ID: 34bbb85cb396aaa9861f5e8a561961c070bc78237f5ade7ec7c588c2e51c4f6b FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 35 staff files and observed one staff to be missing a department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Obtain a department approved training about child abuse prevention, correct immediately 3/5/26. Correct by 03/05/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Wrap C room, two cots were closer than 2 feet apart. Correction: Cots must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides during rest time. Correct immediately by 12/15/25. Corrected at the time of visit by the teacher moving one cot away from the other one. No written response is required. Correct by 12/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.D.5.a · If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child;
Observed a cot in the Wrap 3 classroom to be missing a sheet on the cot and a child was sleeping on it and a cot missing a sheet and a blanket. Correction: Children must have a sheet and a blanket must be provided for each child. Correct immediately by 12/15/25 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 12/22/25 Correct by 12/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the resilient material (wood chips) at the bottom of the yellow spiral slide to be 2 inches in depth. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately by 12/15/25 Corrected at the time of visit by the staff moving the wood chips to the bottom of the slide. No written response is required. Correct by 12/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed a black, plastic garbage bag accessible to children, in a bucket with the lid not on tight in the restroom of classroom #240. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 3/25/24. **Corrected at the time of visit by staff putting the bag in an area inaccessible to children. No written response is required. Correct by 03/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 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.
An electrical cord/string of lights was hanging down the wall accessible to children, in classroom #249, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 2/20/2024. Previously cited 1/12/24. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff removing the cord from the wall. No written response is required Correct by 02/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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
Identified parent/guardian did not receive notification of an injury. Written policy states "If a child receives an injury, the parents will be contacted to discuss the accident." Correction: All written policies and procedures regarding injuries must be followed. Correct immediately by 1/12/2024 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 1/19/2024. Correct by 01/12/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified that the program director did not release requested documents for an investigation for 12 business days. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.D.1 · Staff members of the county department of human or social services or a law enforcement agency that investigates an allegation of child abuse must be given the right to interview staff and children in care, and to obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of parents or legal guardians of children enrolled at the child care facility.
Identified the facility did not release requested documents in a timely manner. Correction: Facility must release requested documents promptly. Correct immediately by 1/12/2024 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 1/19/2024. Correct by 01/12/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff 1 scratched, pinched, grabbed and hit Ch1. Staff would yell at children. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified staff to child ratios are not being maintained. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified parents are not allowed in classrooms. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
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;
In several classrooms, diaper change supplies were accessible to children. Correction: All diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products must be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 1/12/24 and submit statement of compliance to Licensing Specialist by 1/19/24. Correct by 01/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 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.
An electrical cord/string of lights was hanging down the wall accessible to children, in classroom #249, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 1/12/24. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff making the cord inaccessible to children. No written response is required. Correct by 01/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.