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1403 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch CO 80129 · License #1782498 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of inspection the specialilst observed in Twaddlers classroom an locked cabinet under the diaper changing table a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at time of inspection, the Director removed the wipes to a locked cabinet making the wipes inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 02/18/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.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.
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed broken crayons on a low sensory table accessible to children in the Preppers Classroom causing a potental choking hazard to children under the age of three years old. At the time of inspection, the specialist observed 16 children ages 2.5 to 3 years. Correction: Toys, furnishings, equipment and materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years of age must not be a chok hazard. ***Corrected at time of inspection, SM1 removed all of the broken crayons and threw them away. No
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: Unfounded
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Preschool 1 classroom observed a box of Nappy Bags labled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor in an a plastic bin accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Director removed the box of Nappy bags and placed them in a locked cabinet making the Nappy bags inaccessible to children. No written response is required Correct by 01/29/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.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 Make Believe room, the specialist observed plastic food (sushi set) accessible causing a potentail choking hazard to children under the age of 3 years of age. The specialist also observed pom poms and small bows accessible to children in a sensory bin in the Preppers classroom causing a potentail hazard to children under the age of 3 years old. Correction: Toys, toy parts and any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years old must not be a choke hazard. *****Corrected at time of inspection, the Director removed the plastic food from The Make Believe room and the SM1 removed the pom poms and small bows from the sensory table in the Preppers room. No response is required. Correct by 12/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Preschool Classroom the specialist observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on top of a low hanging papertowel holder accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Items labled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ****Corrected at time of inspection the Director removed the wipes making the wipes inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Preppers Classroom observed wipes, and diaper cream labled "keep out of reach of children" on a low hanging shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Assistant Director moved the wipes and diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" to a higher shelf, making the items inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.3 · For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first day of care. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed all medications and identified through staff statemet that CH1 has a known allergy and requires a individual health care plan and medication. At the time of inspection, the specialist observed no current documentation of a individual health care plan. Correction: The indiviudalized health care plan must be obtained by the childs first day of care. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 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 15 staff files and observed 2 staff missing current documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a physician. Correction: All staff must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physican or other health care provider. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 09/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 15 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documentation of standard precaution training. Correction: All staff must complete a department approved standard precaution training prior to working with children. Sumbit a written response of compliance to the specialist along with completion certificate. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually.
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documentation of child abuse prevention training. Correction: All employees must be trained using a department approved training about child abuse prevention and must be renewed annually. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist along with a completion certificate.. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 15 staff files and observed 5 staff members missing current documentation of out of state clearance letter. Correction: Background check request must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in. 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 (Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 15 staff files and identified through staff statement that Assistant Director is primarly responseible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunization records. Correction: All staff responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete immunization course. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist, along with completion certificate. Correct by 08/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 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 9 child files and observed 3 children missing current documentation of health statement. Correction: Obtain current documentation of health statement for children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 09/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 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 one child file and observed and expired health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for the child. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified through staff statements, that while playing with CH1, SM1 pulled CH1 into a sitting position, resulting in an injury to CH1. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed 10 children in the Infant A classroom, which is licensed to accommodate a maximum of 8 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 07/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.