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18601 Eagle Ridge Dr., Golden CO 80401 · License #1537607 · Center · Child Care Center
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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:
Licensing Specialist reviewed 16 staff files and observed staff members #5 and #13 to have lived out of state and to be missing a completed out of state background check. Previously cited on 5/28/25. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #5 and #13 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members #5 and #13 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 4/13/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 4/20/26. Correct by 04/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
The center to have a non-compliant fire inspection. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain a current and complaint fire inspection. Correct by 4/13/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 4/20/26. Correct by 04/13/2026
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.
One child in the Toddler D classroom to have an allergy and anaphylaxis health care plan that is missing an on-site epi-pen. Observed one child in the Infant A classroom to have an allergy and anaphylaxis plan and to be missing on-site Cetirizine. Correction: Any child who has an identified health care plan must be accompanied with any applicable medications. These medications must be available to the staff on the child's first day of care. Correct by 4/13/26, Document compliance to 4/20/26. Correct by 04/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
Expired inhaler medication authorization in the Preschool A classroom. Correction: Obtain a current inhaler medication authorization order from the prescribing practitioner. Correct by 5/28/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/28/25. Correct by 05/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
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.
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed Rachel W. to have an expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain a current Standard Precautions training. Correct by 5/28/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/28/25. Correct by 05/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Reviewed 10 child files and observed one child to have an expired medical statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correct by 6/28/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/28/25. Correct by 06/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 16 staff files and observed Natalie M. to be missing an out of state background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Natalie M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Natalie M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 5/28/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/28/25. Correct by 05/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Facility to be lacking a current health and fire inspection. Correction: Obtain current health and fire inspections. Correct by 7/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 07/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
No record of emergency drills recorded since December 2023. Correction: 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. Correct by 7/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 07/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 11 staff files and observed Carolina M., Audrey G., Te'Loren W., Taylor M. and Hailee L. to be missing a health statement. Correction: Obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correct by 8/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 08/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 11 staff files and observed Amy M. to have an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain a current department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct by 7/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 07/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
One child in the 2's A classroom and one child in the Preschool classroom to have expired written orders from a health care provider. Correction: Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority. Correct by 7/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 07/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
An expired Auvi-Q and expired Benedryl in the Preschool classroom. Correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by CDPHE. Correct by 7/8/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/24. Correct by 07/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
One roll of empty trash bags on a low hanging supply rack, accessible to children, in restroom in the Preschool classroom. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct by 3/7/24. Staff moved the roll of trash bags to an upper cupboard inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 03/07/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
The gate in the fence between the toddler and preschool playgrounds to have a gapping near the bottom that measures 4 inches posing a potential entrapment problem. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Correct by 3/7/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 3/14/24. Correct by 03/07/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.B.10 · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Expired medication for one child. Correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parents/guardians is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parents do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by CDPHE. Correct by 8/17/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/17/23. Correct by 08/17/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.B.1 · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in childcare.
Expired medication paperwork for two children. Correction: Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription, must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Correct by 8/17/23.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 12 staff files and observed Jennifer Z. to be missing a medical statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correct by 9/17/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/17/23. Correct by 09/17/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.