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1690 Simms Street, Lakewood CO 80215 · License #1721339 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The center to be missing a compliant health inspection. Correction: Obtain a compliant health inspection. Correct by 10/7/25. Document compliance to Licensing Specialist by 10/14/25. Correct by 10/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
One roll of loose plastic trash bags, accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cupboard in GM2 classroom. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Staff moved the roll of loose plastic trash bags to a locked cupboard. Correct by 10/7/25. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 10/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025
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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 letter.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed Clarissa S. 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 Clarissa S. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Clarissa S. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/2/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/2/24. Correct by 12/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 8 staff files and observed Clarissa S. to have an expired FBI and 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 Clarissa S. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI for staff member Clarissa S. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/2/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/2/24. Correct by 12/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
On the Preschool playground the climbing wall and the area below the ladder of the main climbing structure to have less than 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Each area had less that 4 inches of wood chips and the equipment is over 18 inches in height. Correction: 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. Correct by 12/2/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/2/24. Correct by 12/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed Mindy G. to have an expired Prevention of Shaken Baby training. Correction: Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years. Correct by 12/2/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/2/24. Correct by 12/02/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
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
Reviewed 8 child files and observed 1 child to be missing a health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: 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. Correct by 1/2/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 1/2/24. Correct by 01/02/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 broken toy bin, accessible to children, with sharp edges posing a potential safety hazard on the Great FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Minds playground. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct by 1/10/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/10/24. Correct by 01/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
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 8 child files and observed one child to be missing current emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization. Correct by 1/10/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/10/24. Correct by 01/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 9 staff files and observed no staff member to have a current CDPHE Immunization course. Correction: All staff responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the CDPHE immunization course. Correct by 2/10/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/10/24. Correct by 02/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.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.
A container of small pom poms in the Young Explorers 2 classroom on a shelf accessible to children. The Young Explorers classroom has children under age 3. Correction: Any area of the facility accessible to children less than 3 years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Correct by 1/10/24. Assistant Director removed the pom poms from the classroom. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 01/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ height.
A climbing wall on the Great Minds playground to be within 3 feet of a fence on one side. Correction: Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 1/10/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/10/24. Correct by 01/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.