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3395 S Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood CO 80227 · License #1749795 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
In room 10, one of the drawers to be unlocked, containing pull-ups. Correction: All diaper change supplies must be inaccessible. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the teacher removed the pull-ups and made them inaccessible. Correct by 08/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
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2.206.B.8 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:
Reviewed the facility handbook and Ch1's file with observation reports, identified the facility is not following their own policy regarding observation reports and supporting positive behaviors along with challenging behaviors. Correction: The facility must follow their own policy handbook Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 05/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.9 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including:
Reviewed the facility handbook and Ch1's file with incident reports, identified the facility is not following their own policy regarding suspension and documentation. Previously cited on: 3/31/2025 Correction: The facility must follow their policy handbook. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 05/05/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.9.a · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including: Identify and consult with an early childhood mental health consultant, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 26.5-3-701, C.R.S or other specialist as needed. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed the facility policy handbook, identified the policy for steps taken prior to suspension and expulsion is missing, along with the consult with an early childhood mental health consultant. Correction: Update your policy handbook to include what steps are taken prior to suspension and expulsion, to include consulting with an early childhood mental health consultant. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
Reviewed 13 children files, identified Ch9 to have an expired health appraisal. Correction: Obtain current health appraisal and maintain in child's file. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
In the infant room 7 children were logged in and 8 in attendance, in the young toddler room, 7 children were logged in with 6 in attendance, in the EPS room, 11 children were logged in and 10 in attendance, in the preschool room, 13 children were logged in and 12 in attendance and in the PK room, 18 children logged in with 12 in attendance. This is a direct violation per stipulation F. Correction: Transition logs must reflect the correct number of children in the classroom at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal corrected the logs in all the rooms. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Licensing Specialist observed a child alone in the PK classroom for an undetermined amount of time. This is a direct violation of stipulation D. Correction: All children must be directly supervised at all times. Correct by 01/14/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Brianna left the infant room to open the front door for the Licensing Specialist, leaving Kate in the room alone with 8 infants for approximately 30 seconds. Correction: All rooms must stay in ratio at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 10/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.1 · 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
Reviewed 1 staff file, identified Kate to be missing the TRAILS clearance letter. Kate was alone with 8 infants. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 1 staff file, identified Kate to be missing the State-based clearance letter. Kate was alone with 8 infants. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State Based Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 22 staff files, identified Lourie O. to be missing the out of state background 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 members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
On the preschool playground, observed a large root from the pine tree exposed next to the twisty slide. Root was approximately 6 inches above the ground, causing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit: Heather removed root and disposed of it in the trash. Correct by 09/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.1 · 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
In young toddler classroom, observed staff member Tish A. (DOH 7/22/24) in the room with children, Tish does not have CBI, FBI or TRAILS clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, and TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In PK3, identified a red package tape holder in the 'tape' drawer on the cabinet next to the east side window. This was accessible to children Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, all sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal removed tape holder to her office. No response needed . Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
On the preschool play area, identified a grate protruding from the turf about 2 inches, weed mat was protruding from area by tire swing, on toddler playground weed mat was protruding from an area between structure and swings, these would be a possible tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately 11/6/23, all outdoor areas must be free from hazards. Submit a statement of compliance by 11/13/2023 Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.53.A · . A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Reviewed 15 staff files, identified Sara G missing the abuse acknowledgment form. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, obtain the abuse acknowledgment form signed and dated by employee.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.34.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 12 children files, identified one child missing a current health appraisal. Correction: Obtain a current health evaluation for student. Submit a statement of compliance by 12/6/23. Correct by 12/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 15 staff files, identified Analycia B. with a start date of 4/23/21 and Kiara J. with a start date of 7/31/23 to be missing the department approved Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, obtain the Department approved training in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit a statement of compliance by 11/13/23. Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.61.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.
In EPS 2, identified diaper supplies containing diapers and diaper rash cream in unlocked storage containers on the floor, in Eps 3, diaper creams and diapers in an unlocked storage container in the bathroom, in the Pathways room diapers and diaper creams on a shelf in the bathroom. All supplies were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, diaper supplies must be stored inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal removed all diaper supplies to a locked or out of reach area in each room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In EPS 3, PS1 and PK1 ziplock baggies with a manufacture label 'keep out of reach' on the boxes. All baggies were in the bathroom in unlocked cabinets all accessible to children in the rooms. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, all keep out of reach items must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal removed all baggies to a locked cabinet. No response needed. Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In EPS2 loose bags were in an unlocked container in the bathroom, In PS1, loose bags were on a shelf above the toilet in the bathroom and in PK1, loose bags were on a shelf in the bathroom. All loose bags were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, all loose bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal removed all loose bags to a locked cabinet in rooms. No response needed. Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In the infant room, identified small foam hearts on the art room above the play area for infants, these could FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ pose a chocking hazard. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23 any material accessible to infants must not be a choking hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of visit: Crystal removed hearts from classroom. No response needed. Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.B.1 · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in childcare.
Two expired Zertex bottles were identified in the medication bag. Correction: Immediately on 11/6/23, remove and send home all expired medication. Submit a statement of compliance by 11/13/23. Correct by 11/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.