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Home › CO › Glenwood Springs › New Creation Preschool
44763 Highway 6, Glenwood Springs CO 81601 · License #60435 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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.
1 of 2 staff files reviewed was missing both the FBI clearance letter and the CBI clearance letter. The staff member missing these documents was observed working directly with children at the time of inspection. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that the staff member in question has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and CBI background clearance letters for this staff member to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
9 of 9 staff files reviewed were missing the required signed statement verifying that the staff member had been trained on the center's specific policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Correction: Ensure each staff member reads and is trained on the center's medication administration policies and procedures and signs a statement verifying completion of this requirement. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.E · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.
(1) one child's file contained an expired medication authorization for ongoing, long-term medication that had not been reauthorized within the last twelve months. Correction: Ensure all authorizations and consent forms for medications are reauthorized at least annually. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 03/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
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.
4 glue bottles labeled keep out of each of children under 3 years of age were found accessible to children under 3 years of age in the Bear classroom. Correction: Ensure items labeled keep out of reach of children are made inaccessible to children. **Corrected on site** On 2/23/2026 the assistant director removed the glue bottles from the classroom making them inaccessible to the children. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 02/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
A maintenance cap with a prominent square block on the top was protuding from the flat ground in toddler's outdoor play area, creating a tripping hazard. Correction: Modify or replace the protruding maintenance cap to ensure it is flush with the ground surface to eliminate the tripping hazard in the outdoor play area. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Following the raking of the resilient surfacing, pieces of black landscape fabric were poking through the sand in the sandbox in the Pre-k playground, creating a tripping hazard in the play area. Correction: Remove all exposed landscape fabric that poses a tripping hazard from the sandbox. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 10/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Staff stated that an employee was found using a cell phone while caring for children. Correction: Ensure that all staff refrain from using cell phones and other electronic devices while they are caring for
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.
The facility failed to report the allegations of child abuse to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood within the required 24 hour time period. Correction: Ensure that the facility follows the required time frame for reporting critical incidents to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Document compliance with licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 08/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff who witnessed alleged abuse did not make a report to the proper authorities. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.
A staff member who had reasonable cause to suspect child abuse did not report their concerns to the county Department of Human Services Correction: Ensure that all staff are trained on their responsibility to report all suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the county Department of Human Services. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist in the written response. Correct by 08/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff used personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, while caring for children. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
staff stated that a medication required to be locked and inaccessible to children was accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all medications required to be locked and made inaccessible to children are maintained in a location inaccessible to children. Correct by 08/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff failed to investigate and/or attempt to verbally or physically soothe a child who was crying. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.B.3 · Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.
Staff stated that children are left crying, and are dismissed. There are no attempts to soothe the distressed children. Correction: Staff must investigate the reason for crying or screaming and must attempt to soothe distressed children. Document compliance to the licensing speciaist with the written response. Correct by 08/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff's guidance and discipline methods are not appropriate to the development of the children - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.A · Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.
Staff stated that children are allowed to experience natural consequences that result in injury without staff FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ intervention. Correction: Ensure that staff use guidance techniques appropriate for the development of the child. Document future complaince to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 08/06/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Guidance techniques used with children were associated with food. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.A.9 · Food and beverages are not to be used as a reward.
Staff stated that candy was used to calm children. Correction: Ensure that food is not used as a reward or a guidance technique. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response Correct by 08/06/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow its own written policies and procedures when a child was suspended. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are subjected to physical harm. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff subjected a child to corporal punishment. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.129.A.3 · Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ families shall be kept confidential.
The classroom attendance record, which contains the full names of all enrolled children in the classroom, was in plain sight in each classroom and was not kept confidential. Correction: Ensure that the personal identifying information of all children enrolled in the facility is kept confidential. Correct by 08/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
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 bag of potting soil with the label "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was found in the staff garden area which was accessible to children through an open door. Correction: Ensure items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" are made inaccesisble to the children at all times. Correct by 08/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A tool shed containing metal rakes was left unlocked and accessible to children in the Preschool playground. Correction: Ensure that all sharpt tools and instruments, like yard tools, are stored in areas inaccessible to the children. Correct by 08/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 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.
The following choking hazards were accessible to children in the toddler outdoor space and the toddler classroom: chalk, toy hedgehogs, magnetic hooks, small binder clip. Correction: Ensure that items accessible to children 3 years of age and younger do not present a choking hazard. CORRECTED ON SITE. Provider removed these items from the areas that are accessed by toddlers. Correct by 08/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 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 gray climber measuring 6 feet, and the boat in the sandbox, measuring 32 inches, had resilient surfacing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ measuring 3.5 inches. Correction: Ensure that climbing quiptment 18 inches or higher has at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Document compliance to the licensing specialsit in the written response. Correct by 08/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.
The prescription medication kept on site for a child with a medical plan, did not have the pharmacy label. Correction: Ensure that all medications requiring a prescription have the original pharmacy label. Document compliance to licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 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.
The sign-in sheets in the Otter/Room#5 classroom did not accurately reflect the children in attendance. Correction: Ensure the maintenance of accurate attendance records in all classrooms at all times. Records must reflect attendance variations as they occur. Document future compliance to licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Pompoms and cotton balls, that pose a choking hazard, were found in the Fox/Room#1 classroom licensed for 18-36 months. Correction: ensure that all materials accessible to children under 3 years old do not present a choking hazard. ***This violation was corrected on site. The materials were removed and made inaccessible to the children.*** No written response is required for this violation. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
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 rain gutter in the Pre-K play yard had a broken metal tab that was sharp and protruding outward, posing a safety hazard to the children in the play yard. Correction: Repair or remove the damaged section of rain gutter to eliminate the sharp protrusion. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A shed in the Pre-K playground was found unlocked and the following sharp tools were accessible to children: a shovel, a hoe. Correction: Secure the shed to prevent access to tools, or otherwise ensure tools are completely inaccessible to children at all times. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with a written response. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.