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Longmont CO 80504 · License #18731 · Home-based · 3 Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home
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2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 6 child files and observed 1 to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Each child's admission record must include a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parents. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
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Reviewed 6 child files and observed 1 to be lacking immuization record on file. Correction: At the time of admission, the parent must provide the facility with documentation of immunization status or exemption. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
Reviewed 6 child files and observed 3 to have an expired health statement. Correction: The parents of each child must submit a statement of the child's current health status, signed and dated by a health care provider. Correct by 10/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to have an expired standard precautions training. Correction: The primary provider must complete the department-approved training in standard precautions. This training must be renewed annually. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to have an expired medication administration training. Correction: The primary provider must complete a department approved course in training for medication administration. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to have an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: The primary provider must complete department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to have an expired safe sleep training and children under 12 months were in care at the time of inspection. Correction: The primary provider and all staff must complete a department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. This training must be renewed annually. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to have an expired immunization course. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the CDPHE immunization course. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s) and/or guardian(s), defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health condition or developmental concerns, including, but not limited to: seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and or medical equipment must be available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and any staff members prior to the child’s first day of care. The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and any staff members working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.
Observed the facility to have an emergency medication for a child in care and provider is lacking delegation for medication. Reviewed child's current health care plan for emergency medication and observed it to be lacking parental authorization. Correction: The primary provider and any staff working with a child with a health care plan, must be informed, trained, and delegated by the department approved child care health consultant. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.c · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 each adult eighteen (18) years of age or older, who begin residing in the home after care begins, requests must be submitted within five (5) calendar days of when he or she begins residing in the home, and these adults must not be allowed unsupervised access to children in care until all background checks have been successfully completed.
Identified the provider to have another resident living in the home for over a month and has not submitted requests for TRAILS background checks. Correction: For each adult 18 years or older who begins residing in the home after care begins, requests must be submitted within 5 calendar days of when they begin residing in the home. ***All individuals requring a background check must review the "Navigating the BIU's Webpage" powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit verification that individual reviewed powerpoint to specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be lacking the playground safety training. Correction: All staff must complete a department approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.
Observed the facility to be lacking a record of smoke alarm testing. Correction: A record of the dates of monthly smoke alarm testing must be kept and maintained at the family child care home. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be lacking the injury prevention for homes training. Correction: All staff must complete a department approved training regarding injury prevention for homes. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be lacking the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: The primary provider must complete the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training within 90 days of caring for children. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.13 · Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
Reviewed files for 3 residents of the home and observed them all to be lacking a medical statement on file. Correction: All persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.C.1 · Any resident of the family child care home or qualified exempt provider home turning eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor fourteen (14) calendar days prior to their 18th birthday.
Reviewed files for 3 residents of the home and observed Caidence to have turned 18 years of age and lacking completed fingerprints. Correction: Any resident of the family child care home turning 18 years of age shall complete the fingerprint process at an
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
Reviewed 5 child files and observed 1 to have an expired health statement. Correction: Within 30 days after admission and within 30 days following the expiration date, the parents of each child must submit a statement of the child's current health status. All statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home. Correct by 11/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15.a · Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.
Observed provider's fire extinguisher to be more than 6 years old. Correction: Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every 6 years. Correct by 10/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
Observed laundry detergent and Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the counter in the kitchen accessible to children. Observed a Swiffer behind the door of the bathroom with the cleaner attached accessible to children. Correction: All hazardous items must be inaccessible to children including cleaning and laundry supplies and all items
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.337.A.5.a · For decks installed at ground level with more than a twelve inch (12) gap between flooring and ground, the gap must be inaccessible to children.
Observed the deck to be higher than 12 inches above ground with a gap accessible to children and lacking a barrier. Correction: For decks installed at ground level with more than a 12 inch gap between flooring and the ground, the gap must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 10/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.B.3.b · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment.
Observed a climbing structure on the playground lacking a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: Preschool and school age climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 10/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.D.3 · Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal.
Observed a garden hose crossing the outdoor play area posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: The outdoor play space must be free from safety hazards at all times. Correct by 10/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.