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Independence Academy

675 29 RD, Grand Junction CO 81504 · License #1685592 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 36 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Oct 7, 2025

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When they operate

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Ages served

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Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

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Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.0

Colorado average

2.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)

Oct 7, 2025 — Supervisory

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 9, 2024 — Supervisory

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

Violation
2.217.C.4 · The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years.
There was no record of September's consultation. Correction: Obtain, maintain and update monthly documentation of the health consultation's notes. Correct Document compliance to the Department on the response form. Correct by 11/08/2024
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
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Oct 11, 2023 — Supervisory

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
7.701.100.F.9 · . There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children and youth sleep.
At the time of inspection there was no carbon monoxide detector installed in the area where children sleep. Correction: Install a carbon monoxide detector per recommendation by the manufacturer in an area where children sleep. Correct immediately and document compliance to the Department on the response form. Correct by 10/11/2023
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
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Violation
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 4 (four) staff files and staff member ES did not have documentation of an Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs on file. Correction: All staff, within ninety (90) days, must complete an approved training of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correct and document compliance to the Department on the response form. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4A484307-8513-4E71-9100-5A8C8BCA2FE0
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Oct 9, 2024 inspection noted: “There was no record of September's consultation. Correction: Obtain, maintain and update monthly documentation of the health consultation's notes. Correct Docum…” — what has changed since then?
2The Oct 11, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection there was no carbon monoxide detector installed in the area where children sleep. Correction: Install a carbon monoxide detector per r…” — what has changed since then?

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