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155 Silverbell Dr, Johnstown CO 80534 · License #1746959 · Center · School-Age Child Care Center
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2.506.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parent(s) or guardian(s) must be maintained daily by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent(s) or guardian(s) signature or other unique identifier
Children were not signed into the program on a sign-in and out sheet. When parents/guardians arrived to pick up their children, they were asked to write their child's name on a sheet of paper and sign them out on that. Correction: For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be used by the facility. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.506.A.1 · Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Staff did not verify attendance before and after transitioning from the cafeteria to the playground. Correction: Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.510.E · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.
One staff member took 2 children inside the elementary school to use the restroom, leaving the other staff member alone outside on the playground with 18 children. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member for each 15 children in attendance. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.510.H · At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.
On two separate occasions, a child left the cafeteria and went to the restroom in the gym by themselves and were not directly supervised by a staff member. While one staff member took 2 children into the school, the other staff member was bent over cleaning the ground and not actively supervising the children on the playground. Correction: At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.A · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed one staff member to have Standard Precautions training, but the certificate was not signed by the person that reviewed the exposure control plan with the employee. Correction: Obtain a signature by the person that reviewed the exposure control plan with the employee. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.F · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR certified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed one staff member to have documentation of a non-Department approved First Aid/CPR training. Observed another staff member to be administering First Aid on a child and not have documentation of a current Department approved First Aid certification. Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department approved First Aid and CPR for the staff member missing it and ensure non-certified staff do not not administer First Aid or perform CPR without being certified. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the “Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed a staff member had a signed statement that they has been trained, understand and have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the rules, however the employee stated they were not familiar with the rules regulating School-Age Child Care Centers. Correction: Ensure all staff are trained on rules and regulations. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.F · Unless medically contraindicated, staff members must be current for all immunizations required by FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ their employer.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed both staff members to be missing a statement that the staff members are current on immunizations. Correction: Obtain a statement that the staff members are current on immunizations and maintain in their personnel file. Correct immediately by 1/30/26 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 2/6/26. Correct by 01/30/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed the facility's fire inspection to be expired (9/2/2024) and observed the health inspection dated 1/14/2025, to not be passing. This is a direct violation of the conditions on the hardship waiver. The hardship waiver condition states “Maintain Fire and Health Department approvals.” Correction: Obtain and provide documentation of a current, passing health and fire inspection. Correct immediately by 2/19/25 and submit documentation with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.F · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR certified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed neither staff member, J Fox or D Briseno, to have documentation of current First Aid and CPR certification. This is a direct violation of the conditions on the hardship waiver. The hardship waiver condition states “Ensure that Josephine Fox and all other staff complete the required Department-approved courses.” Correction: There must be at least one staff member who hold Department approved First Aid and CPR certification with the children at all times. Correct immediately by 2/19/25 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.G.2.d · All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must meet one of the following qualifications and have documentation available for review: All Child Care Health Consultants must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.
Observed the Child Care Health Consultant's documentation of the CDPHE Immunization training to be expired (3/23/2024). Correction: Obtain current, Department approved Immunization training for CCHC. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/25. Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.G.1.a · -d Center staff must consult with a current Department-approved Colorado Child Care Health Consultant who must have knowledge and experience in maternal and child health and must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: a. A licensed registered nurse; b. A pediatric nurse practitioner; c. A family nurse practitioner; or d. A FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ physician.
The facility was missing documentation of the Child Care Health Consultant's current qualifications. Correction: Obtain current qualifications for CCHC. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/25 Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.513.E · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on at least an annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.
A health care plan for a child's inhaler to be expired. Correction: Authorization for medication must be updated annually, correct immediately 2/19/25 and submit written statement of compliance with overall reponse by 3/19/2025. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.513.J · If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (March 30, 2024) and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 99 (June 30, 2018), 100 (July 15, 2020) and 260-265 (July 15, 2023), 266 (June 30, 2014), 267 (March 30, 2024), and 268 (July 15, 2023), and as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program (2023), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. The recommendations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/prep-med-waste-disposal and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program. These regulations and recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..
Observed the facility to have a child's expired (8/2024) inhaler. Correction: If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.530.A · 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:
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed them to be incomplete. They did not have: enrollment date (2.525.A.1), emergency medical authorization (2.530.A.7), field trip permission (2.530.A), transportation authorization (2.530.A.9), sunscreen authorization (2,514.A), media authorization, (2.519.A), Parent/guardian employer name/address/phone number (2.530.A.2), instructions for reaching parents/guardians (2.530.A.3), authorized pick-up name/phone number (2.530.A.4). Correction: Obtain and maintain current, up to date, and complete children's files on site at all times. Correct immediately by 2/19/25 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/25 Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.509.H · At least one (1) staff member with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed neither staff member, J Fox or D Briseno, to have documentation of current Medication Admin delegation. Correction: At least one staff member with current Department approved medication admin delegation must be on duty at all times. Correct immediately by 2/19/25 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 02/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.K · All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed both staff members (J Fox and D Briseno) to be missing a minimum of 15 hours of annual professional development training. Correction: Obtain a minimum of 15 hours professional development for staff. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/25. Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed one staff member, D Briseno, to be missing documentation of a Department approved Playground Safety training with 90 days of employment. This is a direct violation of the conditions on the hardship waiver. The hardship waiver condition states “Ensure that Josephine Fox and all other staff complete the required Department-approved courses.” Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department approved Playground Safety training for the staff member listed above. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.E · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed one staff member, D Briseno, to be missing documentation of a 1 hour child development training with 90 days of employment. This is a direct violation of the conditions on the hardship waiver. The hardship waiver condition states “Ensure that Josephine Fox and all other staff complete the required Department-approved courses.” Correction: Obtain documentation of a 1 hr child development training for the staff member listed above. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.508.C · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed neither staff member to have documentation of a Department approved CDPHE Immunization training. This is a direct violation of the conditions on the hardship waiver. The hardship waiver condition states “Ensure that Josephine Fox and all other staff complete the required Department-approved courses.” Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department approved CDPHE Immunization training for the staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the immunization records. Correct and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 3/19/2025. Correct by 03/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.525.A.8 · The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes:A dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and submitted annually by the parent or guardian. The authorization must be notarized if required by the local health care facility;
Reviewed a random sampling of 3 children's files and observed one child to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current, emergency medical authorization for all children in care. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 or on next day child is in care and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24. Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed the facility's drill log and observed them to have not documented a tornado or fire drill in Sept or Oct of 2023, no fire drill in January of 2024. Correction: All drills must be held in accordance with rule. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24 Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.C.1 · Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, must never be given to a child.
Observed the facility to have two expired written orders for children's medications. Correction: Obtain current written order of a health care provider for all medications. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24 Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.A.1.b · At the time of enrollment, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed a random sampling of 3 children's files and observed one child to be missing documentation of immunization status. Correction: Obtain immunization status for all children in care. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24 Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.C.4 · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.
Observed two children to have over-the-counter medications without their name written on them. Correction: Over the counter medications must have the child's first and last names on them. Correct immediately by 3/26/24. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff writing the child's name on the medications. No written response is required. Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.512.C.5 · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.
Observed two medications to have an expired annual authorization for them. Correction: Obtain current medication authorization. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24 Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Observed the program to have a child currently attending that needs an inhaler, and has a asthma care plan, but not inhaler was on the premises. Correction: All personnel must demonstrate the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately by 3/26/24 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 4/2/24 Correct by 03/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.