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Home › CO › Lafayette › Heart and Hands Montessori
1355 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette CO 80026 · License #1785439 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
Cots with children napping on them, located with less than two feet of space on each side in the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms during rest time. Correction: Ensure all cots are spaced a minimum of 2 feet apart on all sides. ***Corrected at the time of visit.*** Owner immediately moved the cots to allow for at least 2 feet of space on all sides. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ letter.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff member 1 lacking documentation of an updated Trails clearance letter obtained prior to 5 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter, 2/13/2020. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of current Trails clearance letter for staff member 1 with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
Reviewed classroom postings and observed the Toddler 2 classroom lacking the required staff-to-child ratio. Correction: Ensure the licensed room capacity and staff-to-child ratio is posted in all rooms used for care. ***Corrected at the time of visit.*** Owner immediately posted the required staff-to-child ratio in the Toddler 2 classroom. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The white dome climber and the portable climber with the slide on the toddler playground, both measuring over 18 inches high and lacking at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing within the use zone. Specialist measured approximately 2 inches of wood chips beneath the dome climber and approximately 3-4 inches of wood chips beneath the slide. Correction: Ensure all climbing equipment over 18 inches has Department-approved resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Ensure the white dome climber and the portable climber with the slide are made inaccessible to children until program ensures there is at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone of each. Correct immediately and respond with plan of ongoing compliance by 12/19/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A blue wooden child sized table accessible to children on the toddler playground with chipped paint all along the top, posing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of visit.*** Owner immediately removed the table from the playground, storing it in a locked shed and making it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 3 child files and observed one file to have an authorization for emergency medical care that expired on 10/11/2025. Correction: Ensure the program obtains and maintains documentation of written authorization for emergency medical care that is signed by a parent/guardian for all children in care, prior to enrollment and annually thereafter. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist by 12/19/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 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 6 staff files and observed staff members 1 and 2 to have Standard Precautions trainings that expired on 6/19/2025 and 9/28/2025, respectively, and staff member 4 lacking a Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training for all staff prior to working with children and annually thereafter, to include staff members 1, 2 and 4. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist by 12/19/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 6 staff files and observed staff member 2, who has been employed longer than 30 days and is responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of child immunization records, to have a CDPHE immunization training that expired on 10/11/2025. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of the CDPHE immunization training for all staff who are responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of child immunization records, within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to include staff member 2. Document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff member 4, who has been employed longer than 30 days and is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR training, to have a First Aid and CPR training that expired on 10/31/2025 and is lacking documentation of the Introduction to First Aid and CPR module training. Correction: Ensure all staff who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR training, to include staff member 4, have completed the Department-approved training module: Introduction to First Aid and CPR, within 30 days of employment. Document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff member 4, with a date of hire of 9/2/2025, who has completed the fingerprint process and is lacking documentation of an FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 4 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance letter for staff member 4 with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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 6 staff files and observed staff member 6, with a date of hire of 4/22/2025, working with children in the Toddler 2 classroom and lacking documentation of a successfully completed criminal background check request. Specialist observed staff member 6 to have a criminal background check request that was submitted under an incorrect license number. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 6 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for staff member 6 with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 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 3 children's files and observed 1 file lacking documentation of the program's policies and procedures document, signed and dated by a parent/guardian. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (12/12/2024) ensure the program obtains and maintains documentation of a signed and dated policies and procedures document by the parent/guardian for all children. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
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 3 children's files and observed 2 files lacking a current authorization for emergency medical care signed by a parent/guardian. Correction: Immediately (12/12/2024) ensure the program obtains and maintains documentation of written authorization for emergency medical care for all children in care that is updated annually. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
Reviewed classroom postings and observed the Toddler 1 classroom lacking the required staff-to-child ratio posting. Correction: Director immediately (12/12/2024) posted the required staff-to-child ratio in the Toddler 1 classroom. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Teofila H. lacking documentation of a renewed FBI clearance letter obtained prior to 5 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Teofila H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation that Teofila H. has completed the process to be re-fingerprinted with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 10 staff files and observed Valerie B. lacking documentation of the Out of State Background Check Clearance Letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Valerie B. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the request for clearance letter made to BIU with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Gladys M. lacking documentation of the the First Aid and CPR Module training for those staff not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that all staff who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, to include Gladys M., have completed the Department-approved training for Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correct by 01/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
A puzzle stating "for children ages 2 and up" accessible to children under the age of 2 within the Toddler 1 classroom. Correction: Director immediately (12/12/2024) removed the puzzle from the Toddler 1 classroom making it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A CD player in the Infant Classroom with the cord potentially within reach of an empty crib, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Director immediately (12/12/2024) moved the CD player to a location that eliminated the potential hazard. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/12/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.