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405 Dad Clark Drive, Highlands Ranch CO 80126 · License #1782948 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is standing water in the sink of the Cardinals C classroom due to a known clogged drain causing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishing must be sturdy safe and free of hazards. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Assistant Director removed all of the water from the sink in the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed a lever handle lock on the entire door to the Peguins B Classroom, and a lever handle lock on the entire door to the Ducklings A door. Correction: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintaiend so as to provide free and unobstructed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Unfounded
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2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
At the time of inspection the specialist observed a ch1 that required a individual health care plan and was confirmed through staff statement ch1 had one on file. After reviewing the health care plan the specialist observed no signature from health care provider or parents/guardians. Correction: The plan must include all the information needed to care for the child must be signed by the health care provider and the parent/guardians. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.129.A.3 · Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential.
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed a cubby in the Ducklings A classroom with a child's first and last initial, including allergy information for ch1 on the outside of the cubby. The specialist also observed in the Ducklings C classroom a cubby with the child's first name and last initial of ch2 and allergy information on the outside of the cubby. Correction: All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential. ***Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the identifying information for ch1 and ch2. No response is required. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
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 21 staff files and observed one staff member missing current documentation of Standard Precaution training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_h_e N_e_st_ S_ch_oo_ls_, H_ig_h_lan_d_s R_a_nc_h_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_7_82_94_8______ ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain a current standard precaution training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist and completion of the certificate. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
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 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 21 staff files and observed 4 staff missing a current health statement signed and dated by a physician or health care provider. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for all staff. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 11 child files and observed 8 children missing a current authorizatoin for emergency medical care signed and dated by parent/guardian. Correction: Obtain a current authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by parent/guardian. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 05/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
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 11 child files and observed 4 children files missing a current health statement. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_h_e N_e_st_ S_ch_oo_ls_, H_ig_h_lan_d_s R_a_nc_h_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_7_82_94_8______ ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain a current health statement for all children. Submit a written response of complaince to the specialist. Correct by 06/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
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.
In the Cardinals A classroom, wipes behind an unlocked diaper changing table accessible to children. In the Cardinals B classroom observed sunscreen on a low shelf accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at time of inspection, the Office Supervisor locked the diaper changing table and moved the sunscreen to a higher shelf, making the items inaccessible. No response is required. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
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 3 staff files and observed SM1 missing a current health statement signed and dated by physician. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current documentation of health statement for SM1. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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 1 child file and observed no documentation of a health statement. Correction: The center must maintain and update a child's health statement. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Behind an unlocked door in the hallway, the specialist observed a paper cutting board, on top of a low shelf, causing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Indoor equipment and materials must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. ****Corrected at time of inspection, Office Supervisor locked the door to the door making the item no longer hazard to children. No response is required. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 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 24 staff files and observed Karina to be missing a current child development training. Correction: All staff must have at least one hour of child development training. Submit a written response of compliance, along with a completion certificate, to the specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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.
During the inspection, the specialist observed a gap measuring approximately 3 to 4 inches at the bottom of the fence in the toddler playground area, presenting a potential safety hazard for children. On the preschool classroom area, nails were found protruding from the fence with exposed sharp ends, posing another potential risk. Addtionally, a metal stake with a sharp end was noted sticking out of the ground, which also represents a potential hazard to the children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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 4 children with expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 07/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 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.
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Carolyn with an expired immunization training and Jennifer to be missing immunization training. Identified through staff statement that Jennifer is responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of child immunization records. Correction: Obtain a current immunization training for the staff responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunization records. Submit a written response of compliance, along with a completion certificate, to the specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.5.a · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following: Medication and dosing schedule;
The specialist reviewed all medications and observed that Benadryl was not available, as required by the healthcare plan. Correction: Obtain the required medication for the individual's health care plan. Submit a written response of compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 24 staff files and observed Jennifer H to be missing a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain a current child abuse prevention training for the staff member. Submit a written response of compliance, along with a completion certificate, to the specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant and observed an expired professional development training. Correction: Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three years. Submit a written response of compliance, along with a completion certificate, to the specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
Reviewed 24 staff files and noted that Barnicia C. and Karina R. were missing the Out-of-State Clearance letter. Both individuals indicated on their checklists that they have lived outside of Colorado and have been employed for over 90 days. Correction: Obtain a Out of State Clearance letter for both staff. Submit a written response of compliance, along with clearance letters for both staff. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Barnicia and Karina have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members Barnicia and Karina with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 24 staff files and observed Anna L, Marchelle L, Karina R, Riana W, Barb D, Barb S, to be missing a current medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for each staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 07/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Ana M and Ann B to be missing current TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: Obtain a Out of State Clearance letter for both staff. Submit a written response of compliance, along with clearance letters for both staff. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Ana M and Ann B have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members Ana M and Ann B with written response to the Specialis Correct by 06/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 4 staff statements, SM1 did poke holes in bottle nipples to easy the flow of bottle. 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 06/03/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
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.
The facility missing documentation of a current approving health inspection completed following building renovations. Correction: Obtain documentation of approving health inspection. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Missing baseboard in the east hallway exposing chipping paint and ripped drywall posing a potential safety hazard. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure building is kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.A.1 · All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations 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. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
At the time of inspection, specialist observed snack being served that does not meet current USDA food pattern requirements. Correction: Immediately ensure meals served meet all USDA food pattern requirements. Correct by 07/25/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.