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Thrive Golden Ltd.

17602 W 14th Ave, Golden CO 80401 · License #1762617 · Child Care Center

Settlement Agreement
Capacity 67 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 9, 2026
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  • Does not accept CCCAP
  • Licensed for 67 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Colorado CDEC
18
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Colorado average
2.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)
Feb 9, 2026 — Limited Supervisory
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

    One gallon sized can of paint and primer, accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cabinet below the sink in the Lookout Mountain classroom. This is a violation of stipulation L of the settlement agreement. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 2/9/26. The Director removed the paint and primer and placed it in a locked closet in the front office making the paint and primer inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 02/09/2026

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

  • Violation

    2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

    One loose trash bag accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cabinet below the sink in the Lookout Mountain classroom. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The Director removed the trash bag and placed it in a locked closet in the front office making it inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 02/09/2026

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Nov 5, 2025 — Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2025 — Limited Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Obtain information through staff statements that staff did not complete written attendance verification during transition from the classroom to the shelter space during a lock down drill. This is a direct violation of stipulation E on the Settlement Agreement. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 10/2/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 10/9/25. Correct by 10/02/2025

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2025

Sep 3, 2025 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 11, 2025 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2025 — Complaint 255941
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Via video footage and through staff statements that a child was left unsupervised for 16 seconds. The child left the Fossil Trace classroom and walked down the hallway before being intercepted by a staff member. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct by 4/29/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/6/25. Correct by 04/29/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

Jan 7, 2025 — Supervisory
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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 health inspection. Correction: Obtain a compliant health inspection. Correct by 1/7/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/14/25. Correct by 01/07/2025

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

  • Violation

    2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

    One expired epi-pen. 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 the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correct by 1/7/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/14/25. Correct by 01/07/2025

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

May 15, 2024 — Stage II Investigation 3510153
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 15, 2024 — Complaint 222510
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 15, 2024 — Stage II Investigation 3518421
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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

    Through staff statements that children were unsupervised in the restroom at the time of incidence. Correction: Al children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct by 5/15/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/22/24. Correct by 05/15/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff were aware of a reportable incident and did not report it as required by statue. - FOUNDED

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

  • Violation

    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.

    Through staff statements that staff became aware of a critical incident on 3/7/24 and did not report it until 3/11/24. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: 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 state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency. Correct by 5/15/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/22/24. Correct by 05/15/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : CH2 touched CH1 inappropriately. Staff 1 touched CH1 inappropriately. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : The rule at nap time is that children need to sit or lay down. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

Feb 14, 2024 — Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Center to be lacking a current compliant fire inspection. Correction: Obtain a current and compliant fire inspection. Correct by 2/14/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/21/24. Correct by 02/14/2024

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Jan 22, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    One lower electrical outlet to be missing an outlet cover in the Lookout Mountain classroom. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct by 1/22/24. Director added an outlet cover to the exposed outlet. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 01/22/2024

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Nov 7, 2023 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 10, 2023 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 13, 2023 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 23, 2023 — Limited Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    7.702.72.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 broken, plastic, gray and blue toy truck with a sharp edge posing a safety hazard on the preschool playground. Correction: All outdoor areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards. Correct by 8/23/23. Staff removed the broken truck from the playground and put it in the trash. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 08/23/2023

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 — Limited Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    7.702.72.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.

    Resilient surfacing under 4 swings on the preschool playground to be lacking 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Resilient surfacing measured 2-4 inches under each swing. 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 7/27/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/3/23. Correct by 07/27/2023

    Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 9, 2026 inspection noted: “One gallon sized can of paint and primer, accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cabinet below the sink in the Lookout Mountain classroom. This is a viola…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 2, 2025 inspection noted: “Obtain information through staff statements that staff did not complete written attendance verification during transition from the classroom to the shelter spac…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Via video footage and through staff statements that a child was left unsupervised for 16 seconds. The child left the Fossil Trace classroom and walked down the…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) · Source records · Report an error