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345 E Wildcat Reserve PKWY, Highlands Ranch CO 80126 · License #1608082 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Outside on the playground, the younger children play. The specialist observed 4 play structures that included slides that measured above 18 inches. The play structures were placed on the grass and did not have the 6 inches of resilient surfacing. 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 a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Snail classroom, the specialist observed wipes stored on a low shelf in bins labeled “keep out of reach of children,” making them accessible to children. In the Caterpillar classroom, the specialist observed wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” stored under the diaper changing table in the bathroom, also accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Director moved the wipes in the Snail room, to a high shelf, making the items in accessible to children. The Director also moved the wipes in the Caterpillar classroom to a high shelf, making the items inaccessible to children. NO
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
On the Preschool Playground observed little to no resilient material under the swings. Correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least 6 inches. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing current document of 1st Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain current documentation for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist along with certificate of completion. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
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 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documenation of Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard Precaution training. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist along with certificate completion. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
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 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documenation of Shaken Baby/Abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Shaken Baby/Abusive head trauma training. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist, along with certificate completion. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documentation of Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist, along with certificate completion. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed both staff members directly responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of immunizations missing documentation of immunization training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of immunization training for both staff members. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist, along with certificate completion.. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.2 · 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: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed two staff members missing TRAILS submission and clearance letter. Correction: All request must be submitted within 10 calendar days of the first day of employment. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.A.1 · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters. Correction: Obtain current documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letter for staff member. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed one staff member missing a staff file. At the time of inspection, the staff member was in Caterpillar Classroom working with children. Correction: A record must be maintained either written or electronic for each staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
At the time of inspection two staff members where in the Butterflies and Bumblee Bees classroom acting as Early Childhood Teacher, after reviewing both staff members both staff were missing current documentation of ECT qualifications. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Early Childhood Teacher qualifications. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Dragonflies classroom observed an unlocked closet, behind the unlocked closet observed BORAX and other cleaning supplies on the floor that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Specialist asked staff member Kelsey how many children there were, Kelsey stated there were 12 children in attendance. The specialist counted the children and identified 11 children in attendance. Correction: Attendance verification periodically throughout the day. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
On the playground observed Kelsey alone supervising 11 children ages 3 years to 4 years of age. Specialist identified through Director's statement that there were about half of the children under the age of 4 years old. Correction: Staff-to-child ratios must be maintained. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
On the playground observed Kelsey on her cell phone while supervising 11 children 3 years to 4 years of age. Correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including but not limited to cell phones. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 11 staff files and observed Amy, Melinda and Delesa missing updated documentation of FBI clearance letter. Correction: Obtain updated documentation of FBI clearance letters for all staff members. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 child files and observed 3 child files missing current documentation of a health statement. Correction: Obtain current documentation of a health statement for each child. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 11/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
Identified through staff statement Maddi was the assigned early childhood teacher in the Drangonflies classroom at the time of inspection. After reviewing staff file, observed no documentation of early childhood teacher qualifications. Correction: Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Kelsey to be missing current documentation of child development training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of child development training for staff member. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Kelsey to be missing documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for staff member. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.J · The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Jenigh to be missing current documentation of the abuse and neglect inquiry. Correction: Obtain current documentation of abuse and neglect. Correct by 10/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) 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.
In the hallway, observed pom poms on art work displayed on the wall. Posing a potential choking hazard to children under the of 3 years old. Correction: Immediately make all potential choking hazard inaccessible to children under the age of 3 year Correct by 11/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.J · . 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 prior to the five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Specialist reviewed 14 staff files and observed Amy S, Diana C. Delesa M to be missing current TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: Obtain current TRAILS clearance letters for all staff. Correct by 11/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider.
Specialist reviewed 6 child files and observed 2 children to be missing current health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statement for children. Correct by 12/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 14 staff files and observed Margaret to be missing documentation of First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain documentation of First Aid and CPR module. Correct by 11/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.