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Home › CO › Glenwood Springs › Sopris Elementary Preschool Program
1150 MOUNT SOPRIS DR, Glenwood Springs CO 81601 · License #21616 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: 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.
5 of 12 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of the child abuse and neglect records (TRAILS) clearance letter Correction: Obtain TRAILS clearance letters for all staff missing clearance letters. All individuals requiring a background
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.
3 of 12 staff files reviewed were missing a CBI background clearance letter. Correction: Obtain CBI clearance letters for all staff missing clearance letters. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff missing the CBI letters have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for all staff lacking the letters with the written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
3 of 12 staff files reviewed did not have proof of completing 15 hours of annual professional development Correction: Ensure that all staff obtain 15 hours of ongoing professional development annually. Obtain documentation showing that the 3 staff members missing thier training, have now obtained it. Send this documentation to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 11/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
A package of Alka-Seltzer was found in an accessible craft supply cabinet near the corner sink in Preschool room 205. Correction: Ensure all medications are stored in a locked location that is inaccessible to children. **CORRECTED ON SITE** On 10/30/25 the site director removed the medicine and made it inaccessible to the children. No written response is required for this violation. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Preschool room 205 was not recording attendance during transitions. Correction: Implement and train staff on written attendance verification in Preschool Room 205. **CORRECTED ON SITE** On 10/30/25 the site director printed and brought the attendance recoring sheet and clipboard to the classroom teachers and instructed them on filling it out. No written response is required for this violation. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On the preschool playground, the resilient surfacing in the use zone for the 32-inch slide was measured at 2 inches in depth. The resilient surfacing in the use zone for the dinosaur climbing structure was measured at 3 inches in depth Correction: Add and maintain enough resilient surfacing material to achieve the required 6-inch depth around the slide and climbing structure. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 staf office, which is accessible to the children through a shared hallway, contained unsecured hazards including adult scissors, staff bags, and staff bicycles stored in the corner. Correction: The office space accessible to children must be free of hazards or must be made inaccessible to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. 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.
a trash can without a lid was found to have food scraps and other chokable waste items hanging out of the side of the can. Correction: Any material accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard. CORRECTED ON SITE 2/19/2025. Staff members removed the open top trash can from the toddler room. No response is required for this violation. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.211.B · Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.
staff records were locked in a cabinet and unavailable for review at the time of inspection. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that the staff files can be accessed and availabel for review during inspections. Document future compliane to the licensing specialist in your written response. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Several plastic pouches of baby wiles labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the unlocked changing table cabinet in room 200, accessible to children. Observed a plastic pouch of "Pamper's" baby wiped labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a basket on top of children's cubby's in room 201, accessible to children. Observed a bottle of sunscreen at labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the desk outside of room 207, accessible to children. Observed and bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" on top of the children's cubby's in room 205, accessible to children. Correction: Item's labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved sunscreen and baby wipes to high shelved inaccessible to children, and locked the cabinet door making wipes inaccessible to children 3/14/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A loose plastic bag in a child's cubby in room 201, accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved the plastic bag to a locked cabinet 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 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 puzzle in room 200 labeled for children 3 years and older. Identified through Director's statement that there are children less than 3 years of age in the room. Correction: Play equipment and materials must be appropriate for the children's age, size, developmental needs and activities. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director removed the puzzle from the classroom 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
2 electrical outlets on the outside of the building by the sidewalk used to reach the preschool outdoor play space, accessible to children to be missing protective covers Correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director placed protective covers in the electrical outlets 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 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.
A slide measuring 25 inches in height to be placed on the grass in the outdoor toddler play area. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved the slide out of the toddler outdoor play area, making it inaccessible to children 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.
The door to the toddler room to be open to the main hallway. Facility cares for other ages of children at this facility. Correction: If the toddler program is in the same building as other ages of children, the toddler program, must be physically separated in different rooms with no less than 8 foot walls and full doors. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director closed the toddler door and explained rule to toddler staff 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
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.
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Laura to be missing documentation of the Basic First Aid and CPR module. Staff member not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/ CPR. Correction: Obtain documentation of the Department approved Basic First Aid and CPR module and add to file. Correct by 4/12/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 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.
Observed Preschool art displayed in the hallway by the toddler room (where toddler's enter) with small candy, posing a potential choke hazard. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment and materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard. Correct by 3/14/2024. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director removed all art work with potential choke hazards and placed in the classroom for children 3 years and older. 3/14/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 03/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Janisa to be missing documentation of a medical statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of a medical statement and add to file. Correct by 4/12/2024. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 4/12/2024. Correct by 04/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.