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Home › CO › New Castle › Elk Creek Elementary
804 West Main Street, New Castle CO 81647 · License #1554820 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
Staff bags, coats and other hazardous items were found in an unlocked cabinet in the toddler room. Correction: Ensure that staff bags and other hazardous materials are always inaccessible to children. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ of injuries and accidents.
In the Preschool #2 outdoor play space, gray landscaping fabric next to the building wall was pulling up, posing a tripping hazard. Correction: Ensure that all loose landscape fabric is trimmed down flat or otherwise secured so that it does not pose a tripping hazard. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
a stuffed duck toy labeled for children age 3 and older was found in the toddler classroom. Correction: Corrected on-site at time of inspection. Staff member removed the duck toy from the classroom. The provider will ensure that all toys in the toddler classroom are age-appropriate. No written response required for this violation. Correct by 01/22/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 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.
Several bottles of "Barbasol" shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked lower cabinet close to the sink in room B122 (Preschool), accessible to children. Observed a bottle of Saline Solution labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked lower cabinet close to the sink in room B122 (Preschool), accessible to children. Observed a bottle of " Eczama "hand soap at the hand washing sink in room B115 (Toddler room) labeled "keep out of reach of children", accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. CORRECT BY 2/ 21/ 2024. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. **DIRECTOR LOCKED THE CABINET WITH BARBASOL AND SALINE SOLUTION, AND MOVED HAND SOAP TO THE TOP OF THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, MAKING THEM ALL INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. **No response required for this violation. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
Identified through Director's statement (and observed) the toddler class walking through the preschool outdoor play space to access the toddler outdoor play space. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The toddler program, both indoors and outdoors must be completely separate. CORRECT BY 2/21/2024. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 2/28/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 in the main hallway, outside of the toddler room to be missing a protective cover. Observed an electrical outlet behind the cozy corner block to be missing a protective cover, accessible to children. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets must have protective covers. CORRECT BY 2/21/2024. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. **DIRECTOR PLACED PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS 2/21/2024. **No response required for this violation. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
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 chain link fence on the lower part of the preschool outdoor play area (by the grass part of the play area) to be bent and out of shape in several places, posing a potential safety hazard. Observed the fence on the far side of the toddler outdoor play area to have a gap of 6 to 8 inches at the bottom, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings musr be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. CORRECT BY 2/21/2024. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 2/28/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
2 puzzles in room B122 (preschool room) labeled for children ages 4 years and older. Identified through Director's statement that there are children less than 4 years of age in the classroom. Correction: Play equipment and materials must be appropriate for the children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities. CORRECT BY 2/21/2024. **Submit a written response to specialist with response form by 2/28/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.