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7531 S Kendall BLVD, Littleton CO 80128 · License #82538 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Several loose plastic bags in unlocked drawers accessible to children in the Pearl & Music classrooms. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, plastic bags were removed from the classroom and made inaccessible. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 23 staff files, observed SM3 and SM20 to have expired Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain required Child Abuse Prevention training for SM3 and SM20. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed 23 staff files, observed SM7, SM12, SM13 and SM20 to be missing documentation of required 15 hours ongoing annual professional development. Correction: Obtain required 15 hours ongoing annual professional development for SM7, SM12, SM13, and SM20. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/08/2026
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
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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 8, 2026
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 23 staff files, observed SM16 and SM23 to be missing documentation of required First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Obtain required required First Aid and CPR training for SM16 and SM23. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
First aid kits containing alcohol wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor in the Fellowship hall and on a low bench outdoor on the toddler playground and A bottle of Purell Sanitizing cleaning spray on the floor in the Fellowship hall accessible to children. A bag of Miracle Grow potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the Emerald 1 room accessible to children. 2 bottles of Revlon color developer labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet in the PreK1 Gold room. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the cleaning spray, potting soil and developer from the classrooms and staff moved both first aid kits to areas inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Loose screws in an unlocked drawer in the Pearl classroom, accessible to children under the age of three, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ posing a choking hazard. Several bags of loose parts including pom poms, small plastic pumpkins, art supplies in a low unlocked drawer and styrofoams packing peanuts in the sensory table accessible to children under the age of three in the Topaz classroom, posing a choking hazard. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of three must not pose a choking hazard. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
A box of Alkaseltzer located in an unlocked cabinet in the Emerald 1 classroom. Correction: All medications except for emergency medications must be locked and inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the medication from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.
Several bottles of glitter in an inlocked cabinet in the Ruby classroom, accessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Glitter must not be used with children under the age of 3 years. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the glitter from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/08/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
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 10 child files, observed CH2 and CH3 to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health appraisal statements for children. Retain in child file. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed a package of wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf in the art area in the PreK 2 classroom. Observed a bottle of saline solution, bottle of Dawn liquid dish soap and bottle of rubbing alcohol all labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet in the PreK1 classroom, accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Observed a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a low unlocked drawer in the E1 classroom. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, wipes were removed and stored on a high shelf, inaccessible to children. Saline solution, Dawn dish soap and rubbing alcohol were removed and stored in a high cabinet, inaccessible to children. Suncreen was removed and stored in a high cabinet, inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Adult scissors in low unlocked drawers accessible to children in PK2, Emerald 2 classroom posing a potential safety hazard. Tools including screw driver with screws, pliers and hammer in a low unlocked draw in the PreK1 classroom, accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, no response is necessary. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.
3 Epi pens in the Pearl classroom missing the original pharmacy label. Correction: Prescription medication must contain the original pharmacy label. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 18 staff files, observed Alison N. to have an expired (10/23/2024) Child Abuse training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current required child abuse training. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 nine staff records and observed one staff member Erika N. (DOH 8.1.2022) to be missing documentation of the required Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain the required Child Abuse Prevention training for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 5.14.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 6.14.2024. Correct by 05/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed nine staff records and observed the assistant director Jess M. (DOH 6.23.2023) to be missing documentation of the required Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training. Correction: Obtain the required Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist Training for all staff as required. Correct by 6.14.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist. Correct by 06/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed nine staff records and observed the assistant director Jess M. (DOH 6.23.2023) to be missing documentation of the required Intro to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain the required Intro to Child Care Health Consultation for all staff as required. Correct by 6.14.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist. Correct by 06/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Magic Erasers in the pre-k classroom cabinet under the sink, a bottle labeled "bleach water" on a table in the pre-k classroom, and a bottle of soap in the Ruby classroom. Observed all hazardous items accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Hazardous items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. All items were removed from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 05/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviwed 14 children's records and observed seven children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain health statements for all children as required. Correct by 6.14.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 06/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 ball in the multipurpose labeled for children over the age of three accessible to children under the age of three posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials and equipment must be appropriate for the children's ages. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the ball from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 05/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 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 plastic table, on the toddler playground, to have broken plastic in the seat posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the table from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 05/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in pre-k 1 accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be kept out of reach of children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The teachers removed the dish soap. No response is required. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed eight staff records and observed four staff members Amy W. (DOH 8.19.2019), Tina A., (DOH 2.1998), Rachel B., (DOH 9.19.2019), and Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023) to be missing current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain current Standard Precautions training for all staff members prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 10 children's records and observed five children to have missing or expired emergency medical authorizations. Correction: Obtain emergency medical authorizations for all children. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 10 children's records and observed five child files to be missing documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all children as required. Correct by 10.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 10/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.C.2.a · When the parent(s)/guardian(s) applies sunscreen, the center must have a mechanism for documenting application times to ensure sunscreen is reapplied as directed by the product label. If documentation of application time is not available, the center must ensure that sunscreen is applied thirty (30) minutes before going FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ outdoors. If the child will be outside for more than one hour, sunscreen must be reapplied every two hours.
Identified through staff statements that the facility requires families to apply sunscreen prior to attendance. The Specialist did not observe a mechanism for documenting application times. Correction: Documentation that families are applying sunscreen must be available to determine when sunscreen should be reapplied. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.A.2.a · 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed 10 children's records and observed two children to be missing documentation of current immunizations. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunization records for all staff prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.56.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.
The ratio and capacity were not posted in the pre-k 1 classroom. Correction: Post the capacity and ratio in each licensed area. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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 eight staff records and observed four staff members, Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023), Marva T. (DOH FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 9.26.2017), Tina A. (DOH 2.1998), Danielle N. (DOH 8.4.2021) to be missing documentation of the current and required CPR and First Aid module. Correction: Obtain the required First Aid and CPR module or certification. Correct by 10.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist. Correct by 10/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.A · . An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (Trails).
Reviewed eight staff records and observed one staff member Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023) to be missing documentation of the required Trails background check. Correction: Obtain the required background checks for all staff members. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the required background check to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.D.1.a.1 · . 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.
Reviewed eight staff records and observed one staff member Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023) to be missing documentation of the required background checks. Correction: Obtain the required background checks for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Reviewed eight staff records and observed one staff member Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023) to be missing documentation of the required background checks and observed the staff member working with children. Correction: Obtain the required background checks for all staff as required prior to working with children.. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background checks to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.A.1 · Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual’s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI’s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:
Reviewed eight staff records and observed one staff member Jess M. (DOH 6.1.2023) to be missing documentation of the required CBI and FBI background checks. Correction: Obtain the required CBI and FBI background checks for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 9.7.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background checks to the Specialist by 10.7.2023. Correct by 09/07/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.12 · Children of the Director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.
Identified through the staff statements that two staff children, ages 8 and 10, were in attendance on 9.5.2023 for the day. The children signed in as visitors and remained in the classroom, for the operating hours. Correction: Children in attendance must be enrolled in the program and counted against the licensed program. Correct
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.5.A · The center must accept and care only for children of the ages for which it has been licensed. At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been licensed.
Identified through the staff statements that two staff children, ages 8 and 10, were in attendance on 9.5.2023 for the day. The children signed in as visitors and remained in the classroom, for the operating hours. Correction: The center must only accept children for the ages for which it has been licensed. Correct immediately by 9.12.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.19.2023. Correct by 09/12/2023 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.M · Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed by a Director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body.
Documentation of a recent experience letter to be dated 5.2.2023 and 5.29.2023. Observed the employee's resignation date to be 3.15.2023. Correction: Experience letters must be sent to employees within 30 days of their last day. Correct by 8.30.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 08/30/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.A.12 · Children of the Director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.
Identified through an experience letter that an infant was attending at the facility in the office with a previous staff member. Correction: Staff member's children must be counted against the license and in the appropriate age group. Correct immediately by 8.16.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.30.2023. Correct by 08/16/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.