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10689 Melody DR, Northglenn CO 80234 · License #22432 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In the hallway outside of Preschool 2, the corner of the rug was curled creating a tripping hazard. On the playground, there were rusting metal toys for the mud kitchen and broken plastic stacking blocks. Correction: Immediately, all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be safe and free of hazards at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 03/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
Throughout the building there is chipped paint on the corners of walls and columns. In the UPK classroom, one of the electrical outlet covers was broken. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 03/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 18 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a current Introduction to First Aid and CPR training. Correction: All staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the module, and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 04/03/2026
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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 Apr 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In Toddler 1, toys on the art shelf for use with playdough contained small parts that are a choke hazard for children under 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, all toys and toy parts accessible to children under 3 years old must not be a choke hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
In the UPK classroom and Toddler 2 classroom, there were electrical outlets without protective covers and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 03/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Observed the last fire inspection to be in 2022. Correction: Local fire department must inspect a facility every two years. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
Reviewed 10 child files and found 1 to be missing policies and procedure sign off. Correction: All parents/guardians must receive and sign off policies and procedures. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
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 10 child files and found one to be missing and two expired health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current health statements for all children. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 05/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
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 10 child files and found 2 to be missing topical forms. Correction: Obtain and maintain a topical forms for both students. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Observed 3 trikes with broken grips on the playground. Correction: All outdoor materials must be safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the trikes were removed. No response required. Correct by 04/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
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.
Jacklyn R. was observed working alone in the school-age classroom. Jacklyn has a CBI background clearance letter in their staff file, but did not have completed FBI clearance letter or TRAILS clearance letter results. Specialist observed documentation that both missing checks have been submitted. Jacklyn's DOH is 6/3/2024. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Jacklyn has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Jacklyn with written response to Specialist. Correct immediately. *Corrected at the time of inspection, assistant director went into the school-age classroom with Jacklyn. Correct by 06/10/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed Roxanne R. to be missing documentation of CPR/First Aide certification and PDIS module. Roxanne's DOH is 3/18/2024. Correction: Obtain documentation of required training and send a copy of certificate to specialist with written response. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check
Reviewed 25 staff files and observed Jessica D. and Mikayla D. to be missing documentation of clearance letters for state based background checks. Both staff filled out the state-based check list stating that they have lived out of Colorado within the past 5 years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Jessica and Mikayla have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Jessica and Mikayla with written response to Specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/10/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.M · 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.
No documentation of current immunization training for staff responsible for the collection, review and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ maintinance of child immunization records for the facility. Correction: Obtain documentation of required training for staff and send a copy to specialist with written response. Correct by 08/09/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.