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Home › CO › Grand Junction › HeartSong Montessori
519 N. 18th St, Grand Junction CO 81501 · License #1767435 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed four (4) staff files. One (1) part time staff member's file contained an FBI clearance letter that was dated 7/30/2020 and expired on 7/30/2025. Correction: Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your written response. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff Docusign Envelope ID: 6BA569E8-585A-43C8-99CE-0D03AF2EFCFB
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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed four (4) staff files. One (1) part time staff members file contained a TRAILS clearance letter that was dated 8/6/2020 and expired on 8/6/2025. Correction: Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the State Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your written response. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff members has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter renewal for) for the staff member with your written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/10/2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: background checks. 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 four (4) staff files. Two (2) staff files contained documentation of the most recent "Standard Precautions" training that were expired on 7/17/2025 and 8/10/2025. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your written response. Correct by 04/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed four (4) staff files. Two (2) staff files contained documentation of "Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma" training that expired on 8/13/2025 and 8/16/2025. Correction: Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your written response. Correct by 04/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 four (4) staff files. Two (2) staff files contained documentation of a First Aid and CPR module from PDIS that expired on 10/13/2025 and 10/16/2025. The staff members did not have a current CPR/First Aid certification. Correction: 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. Correct and document compliance to the Department in your written response. Correct by 05/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. Docusign Envelope ID: 6BA569E8-585A-43C8-99CE-0D03AF2EFCFB FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
During the walkthrough the specialist observed that the room capacities were not posted at the time of inspection. Correction: All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department on the response form. Correct by 04/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 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 five (5) staff files. Three (3) of the staff members had "Child Abuse Prevention" training documentation was expired at the time of inspection. The "Child Abuse Prevention" training for staff members J.P. and S.P. expired on 11/3/2024. The "Child Abuse Prevention" training for staff member P.R. expired on 11/6/2024. Correction: 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 abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your written response. Correct by 05/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 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 five (5) staff files. No evidence was available at the time of inspection that staff members J.K. and J.P. have completed a current "Child Abuse Prevention" training. Correction: 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 abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your response. Correct by 08/23/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed five (5) staff files. No evidence was available at the time of inspection that staff members J.K. and J.P. have completed "intro to early intervention and preschool special education" training. DocuSign Envelope ID: D8869AFD-E28F-496C-A3B2-9320772D6B16 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. Correct and document compliance to the Department in your response. . Correct by 09/23/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed five (5) staff files. No evidence was available at the time of inspection that staff member J.P. has completed "recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals" training. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. Correct and DocuSign Envelope ID: D8869AFD-E28F-496C-A3B2-9320772D6B16
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
The wood chip resilient material was measured at a depth of four (4) inches in the use zone at the exit to the blue slide located in the outdoor play area. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your response. Correct by 08/23/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.
Reviewed four (4) child files. Three (3) of the child files reviewed did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department in your response. Correct by 08/23/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.