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Home › CO › Loveland › Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Cen
2500 E 1st Street, Loveland CO 80537 · License #66567 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.206.B.10 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries
Identified center to not follow their policies reporting injured children. Correction: Policies and procedures must be followed when reporting injured children. Correct immediately 5/18/26 and submit compliance by 5/25/26. Correct by 05/18/2026 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
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 15 children files and observed 10 children files to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date emergency medical authorization documentation. Correct immediately 12/10/25 and submit compliance by 1/10/26. Correct by 12/10/2025
Disposition: Unfounded
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 Dec 10, 2025
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
Reviewed 15 children files and observed 2 children to have expired health statements (child 1 expired 8/12/25 and child 2 expired 2/1/25) and 1 child to not have documentation of completed health statement (enrollment date 1/12/24). FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_e_ac_hi_ng_ T_re_e _Ea_rly_ C_h_ild_ho_o_d L_e_ar_nin_g_ C_en_____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 6_6_56_7_______ ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children. Submit compliance by 1/10/26. Correct by 01/10/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Observed center to have an expired epi-pen in the Butter Cups classroom (expired 11/30/25). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date emergency medication at all times. Correct immediately 12/10/25 and submit compliance by 1/10/25. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Observed glass jar/ flower vase in the Butter Cups classroom accessible to children. Correction: All brittle material must not be permitted in classrooms serving children under the age of 5 years old. Correct immediately 12/10/25 and submit compliance by 1/10/26. *** Corrected at time of inspection by removing glass jar from classroom, no response required. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 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.
Observed multiple broken crayons posing a choking hazard and a stuff animal labeled 3+ years in the Butter Cups classroom accessible to children. Correction: Classrooms serving children under the age of 3 years old must be free of choking hazards. Correct
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.218.C.5.a · 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: Medication and dosing schedule;
Observed expired health care plan in the Tiger Lily's classroom (expired 11/14/25). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health care plans at all times. Correct immediately 12/10/25 and submit compliance by 1/10/26. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed emergency medication to not be in the original box in the Sprouts classroom. Correction: All medication must be kept in the original labeled box. Correct immediately 12/10/25 and submit compliance by 1/10/26. Correct by 12/10/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
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 27 staff files and observed assistant director to not have documentation of completed introduction to childcare health consultation training. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date introduction to childcare health consultation training. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. *** Corrected at time of inspection by assistant director completing training, no response required. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.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.
Observed toddler playground to have an area covered in ice. Correction: All outdoor play areas must be free of hazards at all times. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes:
Reviewed 16 child files and observed 2 children to not have documentation of a completed health statement (child 1- enrolled 11/21/24, child 2- enrolled 6/26/24) Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children. Submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 02/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed adult scissors and packing tape dispenser in wild flowers classroom. Correction: All sharp tools and instruments must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. ***Corrected at time of inspection by removing scissors and tape dispenser from
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
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 16 children files and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medical authorization authorization (expired 6/19/2024) and 1 child to not have a signed emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date emergency medical authorization for all children. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 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 27 staff files and observed 1 staff to have an expired standard precaution training (expired FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_e_ac_hi_ng_ T_re_e _Ea_rly_ C_h_ild_ho_o_d L_e_ar_nin_g_ C_en_____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 6_6_56_7_______ ________________________________________________ 9/17/2024). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date standard precaution training for all staff. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed medication in the Pine Cones room to not be in the original labeled box. Correction: All medication must be kept in the original labeled box. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed the assistant director to not have documentation of completed working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. *** Corrected at time of inspection by assistant director completing training, no response required. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: T_e_ac_hi_ng_ T_re_e _Ea_rly_ C_h_ild_ho_o_d L_e_ar_nin_g_ C_en_____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 6_6_56_7_______ ________________________________________________
Observed gate on toddler playground to have an opening 5 inches wide. Correction: All outdoor equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 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.
Observed butter cups classroom with children under the age of 3 to have a stuff animal labeled 3+ and Sprouts, wild flowers and Honey bees had magnets and pom poms in wild flowers classroom. Correction: All equipment and material accessible to children under 3 years old must be free of hazards. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. ***Corrected at time of inspection by removing magnets and stuff animal and pom poms from classrooms. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 27 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of a completed health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all staff. Submit compliance by 2/28/2025. Correct by 02/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 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 glue container in wild flowers and dish soap in acorns classroom labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 1/28/2025 and submit compliance by 2/28/2025. ***Corrected at time of inspection by removing items from classrooms, no response required. Correct by 01/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.