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Rifle CO 81650 · License #1727314 · Home-based · 3 Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home
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2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
The primary provider did not have a current training certificate for the safe sleep training. Correction: Ensure that the primary provider completes the safe sleep training annually. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
The provider did not have a record of conducting any of the emergency drills. Correction: Ensure that the facility conducts monthly or quarterly drills as specified in the rule above and that a record of the drills is kept on file and available for review. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
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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 Sep 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.
The primary provider did not have a current training certificate for the standard precautions training. Correction: Ensure that the primary provider completes the standard precautions training annually. Submit a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
The primary provider did not have a current training certificate for the child abuse prevention training. Correction: Ensure that the primary provider renews the child abuse prevention training annually. Send a copy of the certificate of completion to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.
The primary provider did not have a training certificate demonstrating 15 hours of annual ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that each year the primary provider completes 15 hours of ongoing professional development and that a record of the training is kept on file. Provide proof of 15 hours of ongoing training to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health.. Up-to-date, school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
2 of 4 child files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file. Correction: Ensure that all children, at the time of admission, have a immunization record on file. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must 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 statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.
1 child file had an expired medical statement on file and 2 child files did not have a medical statement on file. Correction: Ensure that all enrolled children have a current health statement on file. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
The primary provider had an expired FBI check. Correction: Every five years, staff must update their FBI criminal record 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 within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letters to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.A.7 · All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children.
the presence of pet waste in the designated play space. Correction: Outdoor areas where children may pass or play shall be kept free of animal contamination. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.F · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:
Cara P. to be missing documentation of the Building and Physical Premesis Training Correction: All providers must complete a building and physical premises training. Obtain documentation of the training and send a copy of the training to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.D · The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times.
The following sharp tools to be accessible to children: Kitchen Knives in the back of an unlocked drawer in the kitchen Correction: Make sharp tools and instruments inaccessible to children. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
7.707.41.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented and followed, which includes all updates, changes, and must include at a minimum the following information:
Reviewed the written policies and procedures and observed it to be missing: 7.707.41.B.5- (Parent and Provider's responsibilities for special activities or programs outside of licensed facility), and 7.707.41.B.33 (what steps are taken prior to suspension or expulsion of a child). Correction: Add missing policies listed above to the written policy and procedure statement and make available to parents 12/4/2023. **Send documentation of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2024. Correct by 12/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.3 · The admission record must include:Parent(s) and guardian(s) home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, cell and pager numbers, if the parent chooses to provide those numbers; employer name and work address; and, any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the child care home.
Reviewed the programs admission form and observed it to be missing parents employer address. Correction: Add parents employment address to the admission form and make available to parents to complete by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
7.707.51.A.6 · The admission record must include:Names, addresses,and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider,dentist,pedadontist,and hospital of choice, if applicable.
Reviewed admission form and observed it to be missing child's physician address, child's dentist address, and hospital of choice address and phone number. Correction: Add child's physician and dentist address, and hospital of choice address and phone number to the admission form and make available to parents to fill out by 12/4/2023. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2024 Correct by 12/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.51.A.5 · The admission record must include:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s) or guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately.
Reviewed the admission form and observed it to be missing emergency contact persons address. Correction: Add emergency contact persons address to the admission form and make available to parents to fill out by 12/4/2023. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.1.c · At the time of admission each child's file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of immunization records. Correction: Obtain documentation of immunization records on a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved form by 12/4/2023. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 8 files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of a health statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of a health statement and add to file by 1/3/2023. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2024. Correct by 01/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.5 · Statements of health status of children under two (2) years of age must be updated in accordance with the national pediatric recommended schedule for routine health supervision or as required in writing by health care provider.
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed 3 files to be missing current health statements (children under the age of 2 years of age). Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statements and add to files by 1/3/2024. **Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form by 1/3/2024. Correct by 01/03/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.922.A · Toys, toy parts and any material accessible to children under three (3) years of age must be large enough that they cannot be swallowed or inhaled, to prevent a choking hazard.
2 small magnets used to display items on the refrigerator and one small magnet used to display items on the door in the kitchen small enough to be swallowed, posing a potential choke hazard, accessible to children under the age of 3 years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Toys, toy parts, and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must be large enough that they cannot be swallowed or inhaled, to prevent a choke hazard by 12/4/2023. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. **PROVIDER REMOVED MAGNETS AND PLACED THEM IN A DRAWER INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN 12/4/2023. **No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/04/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.