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Home › CO › Littleton › Sunflower Montessori School
11624 W Belleview Ave, Littleton CO 80127 · License #1763474 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 10 staff files, observed SM 1, SM3, SM6, SM7,& SM10 to have expired or be missing the required Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training. Correction: Obtain documentation of required Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
Ratio and capacity posting to be missing from the Toddler 1 classroom. Correction: All licensed classrooms must have the licensed capacity and ratio posted. Corrected at the time of inspection, directed posted ratio and capacity. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A pair of adult scissors in a low unlocked drawer in the Toddler 1 classroom, accessible to children. Correction: Sharp tools must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the scissors from the classroom, making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
Disposition: Unfounded
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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 Feb 19, 2026
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.
Several pieces of art containing small googely eyes and sequence displayed in the hall way where children under the age of three pass to enter the classroom, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years, in any area of the facility, must not be a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the art from the hallway. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.218.C.5.c · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following: Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions;
CH1 in the toddler 1 classroom to have a medical device with no health care plan. CH2 in the Primary 1 classroom to have a health care plan without the signature of a health care provider. Correction: Obtain the require documentation for CH1 and CH2, with all required signatures. Retain in the children's files. Submit written verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Two dome shaped climbing structures on the Primary 1 and Primary 2 playgrounds to be over 18 inches in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ height and to have less than 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surround the equipment. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Two bottles of white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in a low unlocked drawer in the Toddler 1 classroom, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the white out from the classroom, making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
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 10 staff files, observed SM3 & SM 10 be missing documentation of the required emergency & disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of required emergency & disaster preparedness training. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Two large areas of exposed weed matting surrounding the astro turf on the toddler 2 playground, posing a tripping hazard. Correction: Outdoor materials should be free from hazards. Correct by 02/19/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
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.
The edging around the green astro-turf on the Toddler playground to be broken and bowing out over 3 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ inches, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all materials indoors and outdoors are free from hazards. Correct by 03/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed Dawn F. to be missing documentation of immunization statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of required immunization statement. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 04/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 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 10 staff files, observed Angela M (DOH 9/5/2023), to be missing current documentation of required First Aid and CPR or Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module. Correction: Obtain documentation of required First Aid and CPR or Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 04/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed Michelle V. (DOH 3/27/23) to be missing documentation of required 15 clock hours of professional development. Correction: Obtain documentation of required 15 clock hours of professional development. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 04/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Two rolls of plastic bags on a low shelf accessible to children in the Primary 1 classroom, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Store all loose plastic bags in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved to a high shelf inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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 a low unlocked cabinet, accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Store all sharp instruments in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved to a higher cabinet, inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
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.
Two small pieces of chalk on an art easel accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom posing a choking hazard. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years must be free of any choking or inhalation hazards. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the chalk from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.