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27764 Otero AVE, La Junta CO 81050 · License #23156 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
In the infant room 2 ceiling tiles where observed to be water damaged and drooping. In the girls bathroom there was a broken toilet with lid laying on toilet seat. In the boys bathroom, the metal bathroom divider was broken with sharp metal exposed causing possible safety hazard to children. Correction: The Building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Nine staff files were reviewed. Staff member 2 and 4 did not have an updated FBI eligible clearance record. Correction: Every five years, a request for FBI criminal record check must be renewed for each staff. An updated
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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
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The facility did not have verification of a current Fire Inspection. Correction: The facility must obtain documentation of a approving Fire inspection at least every two years. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Nine staff files reviewed. All nine staff did not have verification of completing a training on the use of fire extinguishers. Correction: The facility must require that all staff be trained on the use of fire extinguishes. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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, Phone 303-866-5948 Name: FIRST IMPRESSIONS LEARNING CENTER License Number: 23156 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;
Three out of seven children files reviewed did not have verification of an updated authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by the parent/guardian. Correction: The center must obtain updated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated 0a 2n /nu 1a 7l /l 2y 0 2b 6y the parent/guardian. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
Staff member number 7 was observed to be on their cell phone in the preschool classroom. Violation of: 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. Correction: When caring for children, all staff must refrain from personal use of cell phones. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026 7. Observed: Nine staff files were reviewed and all nine files were missing verification of staff reading and being trained on the center's policies for the administration of medication. Correction: Prior to working with children, all staff must read and be trained on the center's policies for the administration of medication. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
Nine staff files reviewed. Staff member 9 had an expired First Aid and CPR module training. Correction: All employees caring for children if not required to by rule to be certified must complete a department approved Colorado Department of Early Childhood ROII D: 23156-03032026 710 S. Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80246 FAX 303-866-4453 Report of Inspection Phone 303-866-5948 Name: FIRST IMPRESSIONS LEARNING CENTER License Number: 23156 3F /ir 1s 7t / 2A 6i .d Ca on rd r eC ctP R by m 0o 3d /u 1l 7e /. 2 T 0h 2i 6s training must be updated every 2 year. Submit a written statement of compliance by A9. b uO sb ese Pr rv ee vd e: n tN ii on ne . staff files were reviewed. Staff member 2 and 7 had expired department approved training about Child Violation of: 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 ar ne np uor at l, l yw .here to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed bC eor rre ec nt eio wn e: d A al nl n s ut aa lf lf y m .u s Ct o b rre e t cr ta ii mne md e di in aa te d le yp .a r St um be mn it t a ap p wrr io tv te ed n st tra ai tn ei mng e na tb o ofu t c oC mhi pl ld i aA nb cu es be y P 3r /e 1v 7e /n 2t 6i .o n C. o rT rh ei cs t t br ya i 0n 2i /n 1g 7m /u 2s 0t 26
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.216.C.2 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program. wC ro ir tr te ec nt sio tn a: t eAl ml e nst ta f of f a ci od ms p lm iu as nt c c eo bm ypl 3e /t 1e 7/ e 2i 6g .h t C oh ro ru er cs t o bf y o r 0i 2e /n 1t 7a /ti 2o 0n 2 6at the toddler program. Correct immediately. Submit a 11. Observed: The health consultant did not have verification of completing a CCHC training. Violation of: 2.217.C.2.a New consultants or child care health consultants who do not have documentation of CCHC 101 qc uo am lp il fie ct ai to in o n m iu s s vat l c ido m fp ol r e st ixe (a 6 )p r mo ov ni ts hi son .al CCHC qualification in the PDIS before consulting. The provisional CCHC
Staff member number 8 was observed to be working in the Toddler 2's classroom and did not have verification of completing eight hours of orientation for the toddler program. Correction: All health consultants who do not have documentation of CCHC training must complete a provisional CCHC
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.C.4 · The monthly consultation must be conducted on-site at least quarterly or more frequently as required by the Child Care Health Consultant. Teleconsultations are allowed for the remaining months.
The center did not have verification of monthly consultation by th Child Care Health Consultant. Correction: The center must obtain documentation of monthly consultations completed by the Child Health Consultant. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 03/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · For the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain sd co hc ou om le n nt ua rt si eo on r o cf h ia l db r ci ae rf eb i ho eg alr ta hp h cy o nh si ug lh tl ai ng th .ting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a wC ro ir tr te ec nt i so tn a: t eT mh ee n tc e on ft ce or m m pu ls iat n m ca ei n bt ya i 3n / 1d 7o /2c 6u .m e Cn oa rrt ei co tn bo yf 0a 3 /br 1i 7e /f 2b 0i 2o 6graphy of the Child Care Health Consultant. Submit a 14. Observed: Two out of seven children files reviewed did not have verification of a health care statement signed and dated by a licensed health care provider. Violation of: 2.219.B.2 Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the ttce wh hx i eep l li cdr vh'a eist l (ci d 1o u ' 2n r s ) r c d e mua n ort t r ne e th o ne htaf sl a ,ht eh op a rr ls e tt wv ha ii tt so hu t iu s a n s t o u trh s h e w e a r m l i lut t ash t s e t ts n st b v ia ee xt r se (i 6im f )e gi cn n mat e ot, di n o t tanh h ne o sd fp fa a d or a re s t n cc et hh d( ie s lbd) dyu/ rl g eae nu a d h lr e ead a si p l sa p t n to h( his c an) a nt ro m tef e w pne orta o ac w v nh i it ddc h eh ori a n l w ed h h - e hm oa au l lhts fh at (s cs 2 a %u s ½rb e )em e yi p n ert ao t a rv h i ses d t ce oha r fi .t al e d gTm eh we .ien t Tt hs ho it nf ea tt teh hme e en lat s tof ts ht ea t cee nm te en rt . must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at
The center did not have documentation of a brief biography of the Child Care Health Consultant. Correction: The center must require allc hildren submit a statement of health signed and dated by a licensed health care Colorado Department of Early Childhood
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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, or as required by the child's health care provider.
Two out of seven children files reviewed did not have verification of an updated health statement. Correction: All health statement for children age two to seven years of age must be updated in accordance with the 0A 3m /e 1r 7i /c 2a 0n 2 6Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.J · lf a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Medication in the preschool classroom was observed to be expired. Correction: The center must in ensure that all medication that are expired be picked up by parent or guardian or disposed as required by CDPHE. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/17/26. Correct by 02/17/2026 c1 a7 r. e O pb ls ae nr v se id g: n eI dn bth ye t i hn ef ha en at lr to ho cm a rt eh e pr re o vw ia des r .observed to be an infant swaddled and did not have verification of a health cV hi io ll da 't si o hn e ao lf t: h 2 c. a2 r23 e. pC r. o1 v1 i dS ew r.addling of infants must only be allowed with a health care plan completed and signed by the CC oor rr re ec ct ti io mn: m eS dw ia ad ted ll yi .n g S o uf b a min t i n af a wn rt i tm tu ens t s to an tl ey m b ee n ta ol fl o cw oe md p lwi it ah n ca e h bea yl 3t /h 1 c 7/a 2r 6e . p l Ca on r rs ei cg tn be yd 0b 2y / t 1h 7e / 2ch 0i 2l 6d health care provider. Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.2.e · All child care health consultants must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course in PDIS annually. PCo Dr Ir Se c at ni no un a: l lT yh .e Sc ue bnt me ir t m du os ct u mr ee nqu ti ar te i ot nhe a C nh di l ad wC ra itr te e nH e sa tl at th e mC eo nn ts u ol ft ca on mt p t lo i c ao nm cp el be yt e 3 /t 1h 7e / 2C 6D . P CoH rE r ei cm tm bu yni 0z 3a /t 1i 7o /n 2 c 0o 2u 6rse in f2 o1. u nO db is ne arv ne ud n: s I ad fe en t si lfi ee ed p t eh na vt i t rh oe n mst ea nf tf . member completed infant safe sleep training on 1/5/26, and a child in their care was tV hio el pat ri oo pn e ro f c: a2 r. e2 a1 n2 d.A w eAl ll l s -t ba ef if n a gt ot fh ce h c ile dn rt ee nr . must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for
Outside of the preschool bathroom, there was observed to be glass cleaner and baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children. Violation of: 2.229.C Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Staff member removed items making them inaccessible to children. No further action required. Correct by 02/17/2026 s1 u9 r. f aO cb es .erved: On the preschool playground under the spider climber there was observed to be only 2 inches of resilient (V 6i )o l ia nt ci hon e so f i: n t2. h2 e3 u0. sC e. z1. oa n eA l sl uc rl ri om ub ni dn ig n e gq tu hi ep em qe un it p e mi eg nh tt .een (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six zC oo nrr ee .c t Ci oo rn r: e A cl tl ic ml mi em dbi in ag t ee lq yu .i p Sm ue bn mt i te i ag h wrt ie te tn e ni n sc th ae ts e mo er n h ti g ofh t ce or m m pu ls it a nh ca ev be y r e 3s /i 1l 7i /en 2t 6 .s u Cr of ra rc ei cn tg bo yf 0a 2 l /e 1a 7s /t 2s 0i 2x 6inches in the use i2 n0 . P DO Ib Ss .erved: The center did not have verification of the Child Care Health Consultant completing a immunization course Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Correct immediately. Colorado Department of Early Childhood
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed all to be missing documentation of statement regarding training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of statement from staff regarding training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and alarms. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh to be missing documentation of department approved impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved impact of bias on early childhood professionals
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Facility to have an expired approving fire inspection report. Correction: Facility must obtain current approving fire inspection report from the local fire department. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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 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.
Facility to not hold Tornado Drill for the month of March. Correction: Facility must ensure Tornado Drills are held monthly from March to October. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
Reviewed 8 children's files. Observed 4 to have missing statement stating parents/guardians recieved the center's policies and procedures. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of statements stating parents/guardians recieved the center's policies and procedures. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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 8 children's files. Observed one to be missing documentation of written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of written authorization for emergency medical care and put in child's file. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 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 8 staff files. Observed all staff to have expired self-reported health histories. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of current self-reported health histories. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed all to be missing documentation of statement stating staff have read and been trained on administration of medications. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of statements stating staff has read and been trained on the administration of medications and put in staff files. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh to be missing department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved Standard Precautions training and put in staff file. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to 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 qualified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Kristina, Gena, Jackie, Beatrice, and Amanda to have expired department approved CPR/First Aid certifications. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved CPR/First Aid certification and put in staff files. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 8 staff files. Observed Beatrice, Alizeh, and Alexia to have expired department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh to be missing documentation of department approved introduction to the early intervention training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved introduction to early intervention training and put in staff file. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
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 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh to be missing documentation of department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh to be missing documentation of at least one hour of child development training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of at least one hour of child development training for staff member Alizeh. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct by 05/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Alizeh, Alexia, and Gena to be missing documentation regarding completion of infant orientation. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of 8-hour infant orientation for staff members assigned to the infant program. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Jackie, Beatrice, Kristina, and Gena in infant room to have expired CPR/First Aid. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of current CPR/First Aid and put in staff files. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.2 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Beatrice, Alizeh, and Alexia to be missing documentation of toddler orientation. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of 8-hour toddler orientation for staff in toddler program. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
Superhero room ages 3-5 years of age to have 25 children with one ECT and two aides exceeding the maximum group size. Correction: Facility must ensure to maintain the maximum group size based on the ages of children. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.
Identified through director statement that Kristina, Gena, Jackie, Beatrice, and Amanda administer medications. Observed Kristina, Jackie, Beatrice, Gena and Amanda to have expired delegation. Correction: Facility must ensure there is at least one staff member with current delegation on duty at all times. Submit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, 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 rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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 www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed 8 child files. Observed one to be missing documentation of immunization status or exemption. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of immunization status or exemption and put in child file. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Reviewed 8 child files. Observed 6 to have expired health status from health care provider. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of current health status or written verification of scheduled appointment and
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Kristina, Gena, Beatrice, Jackie and Amanda to have expired delegation. Correction: Facility must obtain current documentation of delegation and put in staff file. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.226.A.2 · Daily physical gross motor activities, with or without equipment or materials, must be provided outdoors, or indoors during inclement weather, to children toddler age and older for no less than sixty (60) minutes total for full day programs. Activities do not have to occur all at once.
Identified through director statement that toddlers to not be provided outside play within the past 2 months. Correction: Facility must provide outdoor play to children toddler age and older for no less than 60 minutes total. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.226.A.4 · Infants must be provided access to outdoor play at least three (3) times per week, weather permitting.
Identified through director statement that infants to not be provided outside play within the past 2 months. Correction: Facility must provide outdoor play at least 3 times each week for infants. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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.
White ladder on play structure to measure 4 inches of resilient surfacing. Observed white climbing bridge on play structure to measure 4 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: Facility must ensure all climbing equipment measuring 18 inches or higher has at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in use zone. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.