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2875 Village DR, Steamboat Springs CO 80487 · License #45497 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Reviewed 12 staff and observed 1 staff missing CPR and FIrst aid module training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of CPR and First aid module training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed facility drill log and observed no record of 2nd quarter lock down drill. Correction: Emergency drills, lock down 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. A record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months must be maintained by the facility. Submit written plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
1 staff member having an expired Child abuse prevention training and 1 staff member missing Child abuse prevention training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.A.2 · No other business can operate in the rooms used by the center during the hours of childcare.
Identified through director's statement and observation, that a separate business utilizes entrance to the child care space during child care hours for a separate business. Correction: No other business can operate in the rooms used by the center during the hours of childcare. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed 2 staff members to be missing current medical statements and 7 staff members having self reported health histories not being updated anually. Correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement and dated by a physician. Subsequent self reported health histories must be submitted anually. Submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed no staff members having Medication policies and procedures training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication policies and procedures training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
1 staff member having an expired Standard Precaution training. Correction: Obtain curren documentation of Standard Precautions training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed no staff having fire safety And the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms training. Correction: Obtain documentation of fire safety And the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.4 · The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years.
Reviewed child care health consultant file and observed no records of consultation notes for the months of Dec. 2024-Nov. 2025. Correction: The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained int he center's file for 3 years. Submit written plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/09/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.
Over the counter medication accessible to children in unlocked cabinet above counter n Preschool class. Correction: All medications except those medications specified in the Department approved medication administration training as emergency medications must be locked and inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher moved medication to locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Staples in bulletin boards of main hallway accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Thumb tacks accessible to children in low unlocked counter drawer in preschool class room and bulletin boards of main hallways. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/09/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed K. Hicks and A. Butler having an expired TRAILS Background clearance letter. Correction: 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 staff member K. Hicks and A. Butler have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Background Clearance Letter for staff members K. Hicks and A. Butler with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed K. Hicks having an expired FBI Background Clearance letter. Correction: 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 staff members K. Hicks has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI,FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member K. Hicks with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
Reviewed facilty Fire Department inspection records and observed facitly having an expired Fire Department Inspection. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Fire Department Inspection, submit documentation to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 01/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Glass dish with flat glass marble pieces and Glass pitcher accessible to children in low unlocked cabinet, accessible to children on low shelf in the corner classroom. Correction: Toys, toys parts, furnishings, equipment and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than 5 years of age. Correct by 01/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
1 electrical outlet to be missing protective cover accessible to children in the corner room. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher place protective cover making electrical outlet inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.