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1032 Jennifer Dr., Meeker CO 81641 · License #1776535 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
1 stuffed animal labeled not intended for children under 3 years of age, accessible to children in toddler classroom. Google eyes on children's artwork on wall. Staples, Nuts and bolts accessible to children in teach desk drawers in toddler classroom. All items posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Any area of facility accessible to children less that 3 years of age must be free from any choke or inhalation hazards. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
2 plastic climbing structures with slides over 18 inches in height placed on dirt. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
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 height.
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Preschool climbing equipment to be having less than a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: Preschool climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
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.
Batteries labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in teacher desk drawers in preschool and toddler classrooms. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director removed batteries from drawers making them inaccessible to children. No response required Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
Reviewed faciliy drill logs and observed February 2025 and March 2025 to be missing from the 12 month drill log history. Correction: A record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months must be maintained by the facility. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed D. Orchard missing out of state background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member D. Orchard with written response to Specialist Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Over the counter medication accessible to children in unlocked drawer of teacher desk in preschool classroom. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved to locked cabinet Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children on low shelf in unlocked cabinet. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Director locked cabinet. Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Adult scissors accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of teachers desk in the preschool and toddler classrooms. Box cutter/razor blade accessible to children in unlocked drawer of teachers desk in the toddler classroom. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved sharp tools to locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
An electrical outlet accessible to children in the toddler classroom to be missing a protective cover. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Teacher installed protective cover. Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 5 child's files and observed 1 child's file to be missing Emergency Medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current documentation of signed emergency medical authorization, add to child file. Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 5 child's files and observed 1 child's file to be missing Topical authorization. Correction: Obtain current documentation of signed topical authorization, add to child file. Correct by 11/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.