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6388 E County Line RD, Highlands Ranch CO 80126 · License #1781730 · Child Care Center
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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, the specialist observed a slide with little to no resilient material at the bottom of the slide. 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 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
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.
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed trash and debris on the playground in the corner near the entrance of the Preschool Classroom, causing a potential hazard for children. Also in the Preschool Classroom, the specialist observed a black garden boarder causing a potential tripping hazard to children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the previous owner picked up the trash and debris and removed the garden boarder. No response is required. Correct by 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
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.
At the time of inspection the specialist observed 3 slides that measured 22 inch tall on the toddler playground that did not meet the requirment of 6 inches of resilient material in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. ***Corrected at time of inspection the previous owner removed the slides to the preschool playground. No response is required. Correct by 02/26/2026
Disposition: Unfounded
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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 Feb 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.E · If the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree(s) that the center should care for a child in the toddler program who is twelve (12) months old but not walking independently, or is over thirty-six (36) months old, the center must have on file a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.
At the time of inspection the specialist observed CH1 in the Toddler Classroom not walking on their own and identified through staff statment that CH1 isnt not walking independently. Correction: If the parents agrees that the center should care for a child in the Toddler Program who is 12 month old but not walking independently the center must have on file a written statement from a health care provider. ****Corrected at time of inspection the previous owner moved CH1 back to the Infant program. No response is required. Correct by 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.e · Toddler-age groups of children must be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or other methods as approved by the Department.
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed the top half of the door of the Toddler Classroom open. Correction: Toddler age groups of children must be seperated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or other methods as approved by the Department. ****Corrected at time of inspection the previous owner closed and locked the top half door. Seperating the Toddler age group of children. No response is required. Correct by 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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 11 staff files and observed SM1 missing current documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training for SM1. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist and the certificate of completion. Correct by 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
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 SM2 was observed in the Preschool Classrom acting as an ECT qualified staff member supervising 20 children ages 3 years to 4 years. After reviewing the SM2 file the specialist observed no documentaiton of ECT qualifications. Correction: Obtain documentation of ECT qualifications for SM2. *****Corrected at time of inspection, the owner moved SM2 to another classroom and placed SM4 that had documentation of ECT qualifications on file into the role of ECT in the Preschool Classroom. No response is required. Correct by 02/26/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 5 child files and observed 1 child to be missing a current emergency medical authorization Correction: Obtain a current medical statement for the child. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.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
Reviewed 5 child files and observed two children missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for both children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist Correct by 04/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 less than 6 inches of resilient material at the end of the slide. Correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least 6 inches. ***Corrected at the time of inspection Owner moved some resilient material in front of the slide, to meet the requirement of 6 inches. No response is required. Correct by 03/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.K.3 · Evacuation equipment must: Be ready for use; and
At the time of inspection, observed the mattress propped up and leaning against the crib that was labeled evacuation crib. Correction: Immediately ensure that evacuation equipment is ready for use. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 12 staff files and observed Meenal to be missing child development training. Correction: Obtain child development training for staff members. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: S_m_ar_t B_e_ar_ L_ea_rn_in_g________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_7_81_73_0______ ________________________________________________ other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Meenal and Carmen to be missing a current health statement signed and dated by a physician. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for both staff members. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.F · If appropriate to the location of the facility, forest fire, and/or flood drills must be held often enough that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. A record of drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility.
Reviewed drill documentation and observed no documentation of a fire drill in March of 2024. Correction: A record of drills held over the past 12 months must be maintained by the facility. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/26/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
On the Preschool Playground specialist observed chipped paint on the bottom window frame, causing a potential hazard to children. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. ****Corrected at time of inspection, Owner of the program painted the bottom window frame while the specialist was at the program finishing the report of inspection. No response is required. Correct by 04/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.