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546 Hyland Park Dr, Glenwood Springs CO 81601 · License #1757696 · 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;
One (1) of three (3) children's files reviewed contained an expired written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Ensure each child has a current, signed, and dated authorization for emergency medical care on file. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 03/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
One (1) of six (6) staff member files reviewed was missing documentation of a current Department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Ensure all staff members complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 03/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the 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.
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One (1) of six (6) staff member files reviewed was missing documentation of training for Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: Ensure the staff member completes the required Department-approved early intervention training. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
One (1) of six (6) staff member files reviewed was missing documentation of training for Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correction: Ensure the staff member completes the required Department-approved implicit bias training. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
One (1) of six (6) staff member files reviewed was missing documentation of the Department-approved training regarding emergency and disaster preparedness (FEMA). Correction: Ensure the staff member completes the Department-approved training for emergency and disaster preparedness. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 03/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children near the cubbies. Correction: Ensure all items labeled by the manufacturer as "keep out of reach of children" are stored in an inaccessible location. **Corrected on site** On 3/10/26 a provider moved the bottle of hand sanitizer. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 03/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
The office was open and accessible to children; the space contained hazardous items such as large adult scissors and personal staff bags. Correction: Ensure all personal staff belongings and hazardous office equipment are stored in a location that is inaccessible to children. ** Corrected on site** On 3/10/26 a staff member closed the office door. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 03/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
The kitchen was open and accessible to children. Correction: Ensure the kitchen is kept inaccessible to children at all times. Document compliance to the licensing specialist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
the center's drill record shows that the center has not conducted any drills since December 2024. Correction: Immediately conduct all required emergency drills, and implement a system to track and document drill completion. Provide documentation of the completed drills to the Licensing Specialist with your written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
The following staff did not have sufficient documentation of having completed the 15 required hours of ongoing professional development: Emily M., Monica C., Nancy D. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that all staff complete a minimum of 15 clock ours of ongoing professional development. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2025
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;
3 of 4 child files reviewed had signed emergency medical care authorizations that were expired. Correction: Obtain current, dated, and signed emergency medical care authorizations for all enrolled children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.8 · 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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;
3 of 4 child files reviewed did not have a current admission record authorizing field trips. Correction: Obtain current, dated, signed authorizations for field trips for all enrolled children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: transportation. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
The following staff had expired Standard Precautions training certifications: Emily M, Monica C, Nancy D. Correction: Ensure that Emily M., Monica C., and Nancy D. complete the Department-approved standard precautions training. Provide copies of the updated training certificates for the staff members mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist with your written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff member Nancy D.'s CPR certification was expired, and documentation of completion of the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module was also not available for review. Correction: Staff member Nancy D. must obtain a current CPR certification or complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Provide documentation of completion to the Licensing Specialist with your written response. Correct by 06/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
The following staff had expired training certificates concerning child abuse prevention: Emily M., Monica C., Nancy D. Correction: Ensure that all staff have current certification for child abuse prevention. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Staff member Nancy D. did not have department approved training in emergency and disaster prepardness availale for review. Correction: ensure that the above mentioned staff member completes the required emergency disaster training. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:
Medication Administration delegation for staff members Emily M. and Monica C. was expired. Correction: Ensure that at all times there is one staff member on site who has current Medication Administration Delegation. Document compliance to licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Verification of the required Early Childhood Teaching Credential was not on file for staff member Nancy D., who was observed working as a lead teacher. Correction: This rule was previously cited on 6/28/24. Ensure that children are always supervised by qualified staff. Document compliance to licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Googly eyes and pompom balls, which are a choke hazard, were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the toddler room. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that all materials that pose a choking hazard are not made accessible to children three (3) years of age and younger. **Corrected on site** 5/14/25 director locked the cabinet where these materials are kept, making them inaccessible to the children. No response is required for this violation. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 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.
The yellow elephant slide in the toddler play ground, measuring 21 inches, had 2 inches of resilient surfacing. Observed the Grey climber and the Brown climber/slide in the preschool play ground to have 2 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: This rule was previously cited on 6/28/24. Ensure that all structures 18 inches or higher have six (6) inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
Toddlers are using a pass-through hallway that is not completely separated from the preschool program. Access to the preschool classroom is currently blocked by a baby gate. Correction: This rule was previously cited on 6/28/24. Toddlers and their space must be fully separated from other age groups. Submit photos to licensing specialist with the written response showing how the facility has come into compliance with this rule. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
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.
A power strip with an uncovered outlet and also a strand of twinkle lights with a receiving end that was not covered by a protective cover were observed in the preschool classroom. Correction: Ensure all outlets have protective covers. **Corrected on site** 5/14/25 Director put protective covers on all outlets. No response is required for this violation. Correct by 05/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
the office space to be accessible to children and containing hazards, such as: staff purses, vitamins, adult scissors. Correction: if office spaces are accessible to children, those spaces must be free of hazards. Correct immediately. Ensure that office space is not accessible to children or free of hazards. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
toddlers using a passthrough hallway to not be completely seperated from the preschool classroom. Access to the preschool classroom is blocked by a baby gate. Correction: toddlers and toddler space must be completely seperated from other age groups. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
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 be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
licensed capacity and ratio to not be posted in the preschool and toddler classrooms. Correction: Post licensed capacity and ratio in each classroom. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.207.E · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes at a minimum the date, time, visitor's name, and the purpose of the visit. At least one (1) piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to personnel at the center.
visitor policy to not be posted. Correction: post the visitor's policy in a place easily seen by visitors. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
two unlocked drawers in the lunch area with zip-lock bags of various sizes to be accessible to children. Correction: plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 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.
serrated foil packaging and vegetable chopper in unlocked drawer in the lunch area to be accessible to children. Observed protruding bolts on the gate between the preschool and the toddler playground. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Observed plexiglass to be broken with sharp edges on the steps in the preschool plaground. Observed plexiglass to be loosely installed on the deck railing in the preschool playground. Observed hanging hooks on the preschool and toddler fence at children's eye level. Observed pea gravel retaining wall to be cracked in the preschool playground. Correction: items accessible to children must be free of hazards. Remove items mentioned above or make inaccessible to children. Secure the protruding bolts so no more than two threads are showing. Secure plexiglass in a safe manner. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.235.F · Toilet facilities for toddlers must be located within their classroom.
toilet facilities for toddlers to be located outside of the classroom. Previous waiver expired on 3/28/2024. Correction: Toilet facilities for toddlers must be located within their classroom. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
items accessible to children and labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the following areas: baby wipes in the preschool bathroom. Correction: items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must not be accessible to children. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
thumb tacks accessible to areas used by children under three years including the corkboard in the toddler classroom and preschool classroom. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three years of age. Correct immediatley. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
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.
the brown climber in the preschool playground to have approximately 1-2 inches of resilient surfacing. Observed the gray climber in the preschool playground to have approximately 2 inches of resilient material. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least six inches of resilient material in the use zone. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.3 · 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to pick up the child from the center.
children's admission record to be missing the authorized pick up name, address, and phone number. Correction: Update the children's enrollment form to include the required items above and complete for all children enrolled. Send a copy of the updated form to the licensing specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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;
one of two children files reviewed to have an expired emergency medical authorization form. Correction: the emergency medical authorization form must be updated annually. Update outdated forms for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
a staff member supervising children without the mandated Early Childhood Teaching Credential. Correction: ensure that children are supervised at all times by a qualified adult. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.11 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness such as but not limited to lost children, tornadoes, fires, shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter on premises, reunification with families after emergency or disaster, and evacuating children with disabilities as specified in rule section 2.136, of the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities”;
the written policies and procedures to be missing a section about evacuating children with disabilities. Correction: ensure that the policies and procedures include a section on how children with disabilities will be evacuated in an emergency. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 07/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.18 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for caring for children who arrive late to the center and their class/group is away from the center on a field trip or excursion;
the policies and procedures document to not mention the procedure for caring for children who arrive late to the center and their class/group is away from the center on a field trip or excursion. Correction: ensure that the policies and procedures document mentions the procedure for caring for children who arrive late to the center and their class/group is away from the center on a field trip or excursion. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response Correct by 07/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.