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Home › CO › New Castle › Liberty Classical Academy Preschool
5175 County Road 335, New Castle CO 81647 · License #1544002 · 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.
A third-grade room was accessible to preschoolers via an unlocked door; the room contained the following hazardous items: a teacher's personal bag/purse and adult scissors. Correction: Ensure that all hazardous items, including personal belongings and sharp tools, are stored in a manner or
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
An open electrical box on the exterior entrance wall contained accessible wires at child level; a closed padlock prevented the box from being snapped shut and secured. Correction: Immediately secure the electrical box and ensure all wires are inaccessible to children. Ensure the building and physical premises are maintained to protect children from hazards. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 02/23/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
The staff to child ratio was not posted in the preschool room. Correction: Ensure that the staff to child ratio is posted in the classroom. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The rope climbing structure, the double grey slide, and the spherical climbing structure-- all measuring more than 18 inches or higher, have only 3.5 inches of resilient surfacing. Correction: Increase the resilient surfacing depth to 6 inches in the use zone for all the structures listed above. Document compliance to licensing specialist in the written response Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 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 of injuries and accidents.
the gap between the perimiter fence and the red shed in the childrens play yard has a deteriorated metal mesh barrier with metal wires poking out and posing a hazard to the children. Correction: Ensure that the above mentioned metal mesh barrier is removed or repaired to ensure no hazards are in the areas accessible to children. Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
the door leading to the office/kitchen area, which contained sharp cutlery, loose plastic bags, and staff purses/bags, to be unlocked and accessible to children. Correction: ensure that the office space, if accessible to children, is free of hazards or make inaccessible to children. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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.
the following individuals: Cynthia O and Karalee H to be missing documentation of the CBI clearance letter the following individuals: Cynthia O, to be missing documentation of the FBI clearance letter Correction: Obtain documentation of the CBI and FBI clearance letters or resubmit CBI/FBI background checks. Individuals named above must be directly supervised at all times by someone who has completed all background checks. Send copies of the CBI and FBI clearance letters to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
the following staff to be missing the Department-approved standard precautions training: Cynthia O Correction: ensure that all staff have completed the Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.
the facility to have a posted information sheet regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the CDEC with an old address. Correction: At all times the facility shall post in a prominent location information regarding the procedures for filing a compliant with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, provider updated the posting to reflect the new address on 8/27/2024. No written response is necessary for this violation. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
the following staff to be missing a fire safety and use of fire extinguisher training: Cynthia O Correction: ensure that all staff, prior to working with children, are trained on fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers. Obtain training certificate for fire safety for all staff members. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.24 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for conducting parent and staff conferences to partner with the parents(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the child's progress, social, emotional, and physical needs; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
the written policies and procedures to be missing a section that includes the procedure for how parent and staff conferences are conducted to discuss child's needs. Correction: ensure that the policies and procedures document contains a section that outlines the procedure for how parents and staff conduct conferences. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
3 out of 3 staff files to be missing a signed statement confirming that they have completed the center's training on policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Correction: prior to working with children, ensure that all staff sign a statement confirming they are trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, 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 all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
2 of 3 staff files to be missing documentation of the child abuse and neglect records (TRAILS) clearance letter for the following individuals: Cynthia O. and Karalee H. Correction: Obtain documentation of the child abuse and neglect record check clearance letter or resubmit child abuse and neglect background check. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members named above have reviewed the PowerPoint. Send copies of the Trails clearance letter to the Licensing Specialist. Document
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
The following staff to be missing the required Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course: Karalee Harmon Correction: ensure that all staff have completed the required immunization course within 30 days of their employment. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 09/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
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 a child washing their hands with dish soap labeled 'keep out of reach of children.' Correction: ensure that all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' are made inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Director removed the soap from the preschool classroom on 8/27/2024. No written response required for this violation. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 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 exterior perimeter fence to have long, sharp, exposed edges of the metal fence mesh. Bolts with a length longer than 2 threads to be installed on the base of the pillars supporting the outdoor shade structure. Correction: ensure that all outdoor out door materials and furnishings are free of hazards. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. School Principal removed the sharp edges of the metal fence mesh from the perimeter fence. No response required for this section of this violation. Secure the protruding bolts so that no more than 2 threads are visible. Document compliance to in written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
2 inch depth of resilient surfacing- pea gravel- in the use zone at the base of the gray double-slide Correction: ensure that there is a minimum of 6 inches depth of resilience surfacing in the use zone of the slide. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 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.
2 uncovered electrical outlets on the exterior building wall, facing in towards the fenced play yard to be accessible to children. Correction: ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to children have protective covers or are safety outlets. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 08/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.