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8700 W 14TH AVE, Lakewood CO 80215 · License #1723579 · Center · Child Care Center
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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;
Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 child files and observed one child to have expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Each child's admission record must include a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent/guardian. Correct by 4/23/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/23/26. Correct by 04/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 child files and observed one child to be missing a health statement completed by a health care provider. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain a current health statement completed by a health care provider. Correct by 5/23/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/23/26. Correct by 05/23/2026
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 13 staff files and observed Dolores A. to be missing an Emergency Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Prior to working with children all staff must complete a department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correct by 6/9/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/9/25. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 5 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain a current child health statement completed by a health care provider. Correct by 7/9/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/9/25. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 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 13 staff files and observed Lisa S. to have an expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain a current standard precautions training. Correct by 6/9/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/9/25. Correct by 06/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 13 staff files and observed Elise C. to be missing the Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain a department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module or a CPR/1st aid certification. Correct by 7/9/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/9/25. Correct by 07/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Jennifer M. to have an expired TRAILS background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Jennifer M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Jennifer M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 7/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/31/24. Correct by 07/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 Heather W. to be missing a CBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Heather W. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff member Heather W. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 7/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/31/24. Correct by 07/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
One bottle of Gorilla Glue, accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer on a desk, labeled keep out of reach of children in the school age classroom. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 7/24/24. Staff removed the bottle of Gorilla Glue from the classroom and placed it in the Director's office where it is inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 07/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · 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 5 child files and observed 3 children to have expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain written authorization for emergency medical care. Authorization must be updated annually. Correct by 8/29/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/29/23. Correct by 08/29/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 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 6 staff files and observed Lisa S. to be missing the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs course. Correction: All staff must complete the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs course. Correct by 9/29/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/29/23. Correct by 09/29/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.I · 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 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 6 staff files and observed Lisa S. to be missing the Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: All staff must complete the Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correct by 9/29/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/29/23. Correct by 09/29/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 5 child files and observed 2 children to have expired health statements. Correction: At the time of admission parents/guardians must provide a statement of health signed by a health care provider. The statement of the child's current health status must be renewed and signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last 12 months. Correct by 9/29/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/29/23. Correct by 09/29/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
A screw protruding 1-2 inches from a playground fence at children's level posing a potential safety hazard. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All outdoor play areas must be kept safe from hazards. Correct by 8/29/23. Staff drilled the screw into the fence mitigating the safety hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 08/29/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.