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700 N Colorado ST, Gunnison CO 81230 · License #102382 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 19 staff files and observed J. Layng and C. Cordozo having an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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 19 staff files and observed K. Isham to be missing CBI/FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member K. Isham has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI Clearance Letters for staff member K. Isham with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2025
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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 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
No staff at time of inspection with current medication delegation. Correction: At least 1 staff member with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 missing a current fire inspection. Correction: Obtain documentation of current fire inspection and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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 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.
Facility to be missing documentation of fire drills for the months of October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, and March 2025. Correction: Ensure a record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months is maintained at the center. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: T_E_ND_E_R_FO_O_T_ C_H_ILD_ _& _FA_M_IL_Y _D_VL_P_MN_T_ C_T_R__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_0_23_82_______ ________________________________________________ authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 9 childrens' files and observed 1 file having an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current emergency medical authorization and submit documentation to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 19 staff files and observed M. Romero to be missing first aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain documentation of current first aid and CPR module and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
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 19 staff files and observed C. Cordozo having expired child abuse prevention training. Observed M. Stewart to be missing child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training and submit documentation of compliance to
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 19 staff files and observed M. Stewart and A. Townsend to be missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Send documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 19 staff files and observed M. Stewart and A. Townsend to be missing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain documentation of the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: T_E_ND_E_R_FO_O_T_ C_H_ILD_ _& _FA_M_IL_Y _D_VL_P_MN_T_ C_T_R__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_0_23_82_______ ________________________________________________
Reviewed 19 staff files and identified K. Getz to be the assistant director for the facility. Reviewed staff file and observed Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training to be missing. Correction: Obtain documentation of Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
No staff at time of inspection with current immunization training. Correction: Within 30 calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written documentation. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 19 staff files and observed B. Feely, N. Johnson, and K. Isham to be missing a Trails abuse and neglect clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff members B. Feely, N. Johnson, and K. Isham have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails abuse and neglect clearance letters for staff members B. Feely, N. Johnson, and K. Isham with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.
Reviewed 9 children's files and observed 2 files having an expired health statement for a child under 2 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement for child under 2 years of age and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 9 children's files and observed 4 files having an expired health statement for children over 2 years of age to 7 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Diaper wipes and a bag of diapers labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on diaper changing table in the infant classroom. Observed diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on diaper changing table in the toddlers' bathroom. Observed approximately 5 containers of cleaning solutions labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in between the Blue A and Blue B classrooms' FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: T_E_ND_E_R_FO_O_T_ C_H_ILD_ _& _FA_M_IL_Y _D_VL_P_MN_T_ C_T_R__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_0_23_82_______ ________________________________________________ bathroom. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on bulletin boards in hallways leading to classrooms, bulletin boards in infant classroom, bulletin boards in both toddler classrooms, and on bulletin boards in Blue A classroom. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Gallon size zip lock bags accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the kitchen between the toddler classrooms. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Sharp knife accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen between the toddler classrooms. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written documentation. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: T_E_ND_E_R_FO_O_T_ C_H_ILD_ _& _FA_M_IL_Y _D_VL_P_MN_T_ C_T_R__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_0_23_82_______ ________________________________________________ years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Hot wheels with small pieces accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the Blue A classroom posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.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.
Approximately 2 to 3 inches of resilient material in the use zone of the preschool playground slides and swings. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.7 · Swings must have seats made of a flexible material and all "S" hooks must be secured.
S hooks with more than a dime's width gap on swings of the preschool playground. Correction: Swings must have seats made of flexible material and all "S" hooks must be secured. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
A box of tin foil with serrated edge accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the kitchen between the toddler classrooms posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A hole in the wall with exposed insulation in the bathroom between Green A and Green B classrooms posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 19 staff files. Observed Matilde to be missing documentation of department approved Child Abuse and Neglect training. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved Child Abuse and Neglect training for Matilde and put in staff file. Correct immediately. Correct by 05/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Kacy to be missing documentation of TRAILS. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verifictation that staff member Kacy has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Kacy with written response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 05/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 19 staff files. Observed Matilde to be missing documentation of department approved Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for Matilde and put in staff file. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 19 staff files. Observed Matilde to be missing documentation of Intro to the Early Intervention and Preschool Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain documentaion of Intro to the Early Intervention and Preschool Education Programs training for Matilde and put in staff file. Correct by 6/13/2024. Correct by 06/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 19 staff files. Observed Matilde to be missing documentation of department approved Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals for Matilde and put in staff file. Correct by 6/13/2024. Correct by 06/13/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.