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Home › CO › Rifle › Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
652 E 5th ST, Rifle CO 81650 · License #37858 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
One (1) of (3) three staff files reviewed was missing the required signed statement defining child abuse and neglect and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law. Correction: Ensure every staff member reads and signs the required statement regarding child abuse and neglect reporting. Send the signed form to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: E_M_M_A_NU_E_L _LU_T_H_ER_A_N_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L_ &_ K_IN_DE_R_G_LAic_ReT_nEs_Ne _Nu_m_b_er _: 3_7_85_8_______ ________________________________________________ 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.
One staff member not required to have CPR certification, was missing documentation of the Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Ensure all staff members not required by rule to be CPR certified, complete the Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
One (1) of (3) three staff files reviewed was missing documentation of (15) fifteen clock hours of ongoing professional development for the year. Correction: Ensure all staff members working with children complete the required fifteen clock hours of annual professional development, including three hours focused on social-emotional development. In the written response, provide the Licensing Specialist a plan for how the staff member will complete the 15 hours of required training. Correct by 05/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of child immunization records was missing current documentation of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Correction: Ensure the staff member responsible for child immunization records completes the required Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Send the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 resilient surfacing in the use zones under the swing structure measured (2) two inches, the rainbow slide FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: E_M_M_A_NU_E_L _LU_T_H_ER_A_N_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L_ &_ K_IN_DE_R_G_LAic_ReT_nEs_Ne _Nu_m_b_er _: 3_7_85_8_______ ________________________________________________ structure measured (3) three inches, and the half sphere climbing structure measured (3) three inches. All of these structures measured more than 18 inches high Correction: Ensure all climbing equipment eighteen inches or higher is maintained with at least six inches of Department-approved resilient surfacing in the use zone. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 04/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
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.
One (1) staff member was missing the required Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal record check clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member missing documentation of their background check has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. When obtained, submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance with the written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
A review of facility records revealed no documentation of a current fire inspection. Correction: Ensure the facility is inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local fire department. Send
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.226.C.2 · All groups of children must be actively supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher at all times.
The staff member supervising the preschool classroom had an expired Early Childhood Teaching certification. Correction: Ensure that all groups of children are supervised by an early childhood teacher and that teachers maintain an active and current certification. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 08/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
A pack of Windex wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' was found in an unlocked lower cabinet in the preschool room. Correction: ensure that all items listed with the warning 'keep out of reach of children' are made inaccessible to children **CORRECTED ON SITE** . On 8/27/2025 the provider moved the windex wipes to a locked cabinet making them
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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 rainbow colored climbing structure with the green slide measuring 23 inches had 3 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding it. Correction: Ensure that all structures higher than 18 inches have sufficient resiient surfacing. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response Correct by 08/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
The health inspection on file was expired Correction: Obtain a passing or approving health inspection document and provide it to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 08/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
The director did not have proof of having completed the required training course "Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation." Correction: Ensure that the director completets the Intro to Child Care Health Consultation training course. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 09/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.
The Child Care Health Consulstatnt did not have a current training on Recognizing Abuse and Negelct. Correction: Ensure the Child Care Health Consultant takes the annual child abuse and neglect training course. Document compliance to the licensing specialist on the written response. Correct by 09/27/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.