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220 Park Avenue, Steamboat Springs CO 80487 · License #1672249 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 facility inspections and observed facility having an expired Colorado Department of Public Health inspection. Correction: Obtain current documentation of current Colorado Department of Public Health inspection, submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Adult scissors accessible to children in unlocked top drawer of teachers desk in preschool classroom. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher locked drawer making scissors inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
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.
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Reviewed facility drill logs and observed Fire drill logs for the months of December 2024-August 2025 and November 2025 to be missing. No documentation of lock down and active shooter drills from December 2024-November 2025 Correction: A record of all emergency drills held over the past 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. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 8 staff files and observed no staff members to be having Medication Administration policies and procedures training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication Administration policies and procedures training. Add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing CPR and First Aid training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of CPR and First Aid training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 8 staff files and observed no staff members having emergency drill and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of emergency drill and fire extinguisher training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of child abuse prevention training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and preschool special education programs training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and preschool special education programs training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Recognizing the impact of bias training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current Recognizing the impact of bias training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 2 staff members missing CBI/FBI background clearance letters. 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 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.F · Trampolines and inflatable bouncers are prohibited.
Small trampoline observed on preschool playground. Correction: Trampolines and inflatable bouncers are prohibited. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
Apple slicer with sharp edges accessible to children in low unlocked drawer of kitchen area, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Kitchens including all hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. *** CORRECTED AT
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Disinfectant wipes labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in low unlocked drawer in kitchen. Batteries labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in unlocked drawer of teachers desk in the preschool classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher locked drawer making disinfectant wipes inaccessible to children. Teacher locked drawer to desk making batteries inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/17/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
Reviewed health consultant file and observed Department approved child care health consultant training course to be missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department approved child care health consultant training course, add to file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.
Reviewed health consultant file and observed Department of public health and environment immunization training to be missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department of public health and environment immunization training, add to file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 01/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
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.
Reviewed health consultant file and observed Child abuse prevention training to be missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written respone. Correct by 01/17/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.
More than fingertips width gap between the platform and the double blue slide of climbing equipment posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Hand lotion labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on teachers desk in Ms. Amy's room. Baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in child's bathroom. Correction: Items labeled Keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Teacher moved lotion to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to to children. Director moved baby wipes to to high shelf making them inaccesible to children. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Adult scissors accessible to children in low unlocked drawer in teachers desk in Ms. Amy's classroom. Correction: Shoarp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Teacher locked drawer, making scissors inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
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 7 staff files and observed Celina T. and Crystal L., missing First Aid and CPR module training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of First Aid and CPR module training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 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.
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Geri S., having an expired Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse preventiontraining, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Pam G. to be missing Disaster preparedness/FEMA training. Correction: Obtain current documentation on Disaster preparedness/FEMA training, add to file. Correct by 04/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Amy G. having an expired Standard precautions training. Observed Paige T. to be missing Standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard precautions training, add to file. Correct by 04/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
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.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Amy G. having an expired Child abuse prevention training. Observed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Pam G. and Paige T. to be missing Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training, add to file. Correct by 04/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Diaper wipes, plastic bag of diapers labled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children, in low unlocked container in bathroom to classroom 167. Diaper wipes and disinfectent wipes labled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in sink of bathroom to class 170. Shaving cream and sunscreen labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children on teachers desk in room 167. Batteries labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked drawer of teachers desk in room 170. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Teacher/Director moved items to locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 04/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
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 medications accessible to children in unlocked cabinet in classroom 170. Over the counter medications accessible to children on teachers desk in classroom 167. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the Department approved medication administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.