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Thrive Golden Ltd.
17602 W 14th Ave, Golden CO 80401 · License #1762617 · Child Care Center
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- Does not accept CCCAP
- Licensed for 67 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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