Tamra Wade

2.121.A.1.b · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:Each exempt family child care home provider who provides care for a child and each individual who provides care for a child who is related to the individual (referred collectively in this rule section as a “qualified provider”), if the child's care is funded in whole or in part with money received on the child's behalf from the publicly funded Colorado Child Care Assistance Program; and, any adult eighteen (18) years of age or older who resides with a qualified provider where the care is provided.

Household member #1 to be missing an FBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that household member #1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI background check for household member #1 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 6/2/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 6/9/26. Correct by 06/02/2026

Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

2.337.D.2 · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

A wood chunk on the ground accessible to children in the backyard with a rusty metal nail protruding from it. Correction: All outdoor areas must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials that could cause harm to children. Correct by 6/2/26. The Provider removed the wood chunk with the nail and threw it in the trash in the garage while the Licensing Specialist was present. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/02/2026

Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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.

No documentation of smoke alarm testing for observation. Correction: Smoke alarm testing must be conducted monthly with documentation for Specialist to review. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/16/2025

Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

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 4 children files, identified one child with an expired emergency medical authorization form. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

2.321.A.4 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care recommended schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf,(4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..

Reviewed 4 children files, identified one child missing their updated health appraisal. Correction: Obtain current health evaluation. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 09/14/2024

Corrected by Sep 14, 2024

7.707.934.B · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children

Backyard area had dirt and sticker weeds throughout the yard, along with some branch debris. Correction: Immediately, 9/28/2023, back yard must be kept free of hazards. Submit a statement of compliance by 10/28/2023. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

7.707.71.A.2 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child's current health statusmust 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Reviewed 4 children files, identified one child with an expired health appraisal. Correction: Obtain a current health appraisal. Submit a statement of compliance by 10/28/2023. Correct by 10/28/2023

Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

7.707.921.H · Stairways of more than four (4) steps that are accessible to children must have gates that prevent access from the area being used when children under two (2) years old are present. The gate may be taken down as long as the provider is providing direct supervision of the child who is learning climbing skills on the stairs. Because of the risk of serious physical injury to a child, providers, employees, substitutes, volunteers, and visitors must never lift children over the gates while on a stairway.

Two stairways one with 6 stairs and one with 5 stairs without gates in place. Provider had 2 children under the age of 2 in care. Correction: Immediately, 9/28/2023, gates must be secured in place when there are children under the age of 2 years. Submit a statement of compliance by 10/28/2023. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023