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Superior CO 80027 · License #1505547 · Home-based · Experienced Family Child Care Home
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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.
Reviewed nine children's files and identified one file missing documentation of an immunization record and four files missing immunization records documented on the required immunization form. Correction: Obtain immunization record for Ch8 and ensure all other immunization records are documented on the required form. Correct and respond with a statement of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 02/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
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 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.
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Reviewed nine children's files and identified Ch8's file missing documentation of a health statement. Ch8 has been enrolled for more than 30 days. Correction: Obtain documentation of a health statement for Ch8. Correct and respond with a statement of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 02/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. 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 nine children's files and identified three files missing signed documentation indicating that the parents/guardians have received and agree to the policies and procedures of the program. Correction: Obtain signed documentation for all children that the parents/guardians agree to the policies and procedures of the program. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.D · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;
Reviewed the provider's file and identified it to be missing documentation of a current Department-approved CPR and First Aid certificate. Correction: Obtain current CPR and First Aid certificate. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.C.4 · For an enrolled child with a newly identified special health care need, the primary provider must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) and the health care provider. If the child with special health care needs does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of the child's identified need. For a life-threatening health care need, the health care plan and any associated medication(s) must be available prior to the child’s re-admittance to the family child care home.
Reviewed nine children's files and identified one file containing a health care plan indicating an emergency medication for a newly identified health care need. Identified through the provider's statement that the emergency medication was not available on site at the program. Correction: Obtain indicated medications on the health care plan. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.
The fire extinguisher was not easily accessible/available upon request. Correction: Ensure the fire extinguisher is in working condition and easily accessible. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 2/7/26. Correct by 01/07/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Reviewed the provider's file and identified it to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 03/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.N · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ requirements;
Reviewed the provider's file and identified it to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias. Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 03/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed the provider's file and identified it to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training regarding injury prevention for homes. Correction: Obtain documentation of a Department-approved training regarding injury prevention for homes. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 03/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.
Reviewed the provider's file and identified it to be missing documentation of the Department-approved training regarding working with an early childhood mental health consultant. Correction: Obtain documentation of the Department-approved training regarding working with an early childhood mental health consultant. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 03/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
The complaint posting was missing. Correction: Ensure at all times during the operating hours of the facility there is a posting in a prominent and conspicuous location regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with CDEC. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 02/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
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 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.
Reviewed eight children's files and identified five files missing documentation of a current health statement or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. Correction: Obtain documentation of a current health statement or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider for all children. Correct and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 03/06/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to the first day of admission.
Reviewed eight children's files and identified two files missing documentation of certificates of immunization. Correction: Obtain certificates of immunization for all children. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 02/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed eight children's files and identified three files missing documentation of current emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current emergency medical authorization for all children. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 02/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. 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 eight child files and identified three files missing documentation of a signed document stating the parents/guardians have received and agree to the policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain signed document stating the parents/guardians have received and agree to the policies and procedures for all children. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/6/25. Correct by 02/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.B.1 · The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.
Reviewed 5 child files and identified 2 files lacking current emergency medical authorizations. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorizations for all children and ensure re-authorizations are completed annually. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
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.
Reviewed 5 child files and identified one file lacking documentation of proof of immunization status or exemption. Correction: Obtain documentation of proof of immunization status or exemption and ensure this documentation is provided
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.
Missing posting of the procedure for filing a complaint with CDEC. Correction: Ensure the procedure for filing a complaint with CDEC is posted in a prominent and conspicuous location. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.75.G · Safe Sleep Training for Family Child Care Staff All staff who work with infants must complete Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and on an annual basis.
Reviewed provider's file and identified documentation of safe sleep training to be expired. A child under 18mo was observed in care. Correction: Obtain documentation of current safe sleep training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.4 · Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete:A State 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 and may be counted towards ongoing training requirements. This Standard Precautions training can be included as part of the Pre-Licensing training, in which case the total number of hours for Pre-licensing training required in 7.707.A1 is increased to sixteen (16) clock hours, and Standard Precautions training may count as no more than one (1) hour of the sixteen (16) clock hours; and, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed provider's file and identified documentation of standard precautions training to be expired. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.9 · . Effective December 31, 2016, each provider or staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed provider's file and identified documentation of immunization training to be missing. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunization training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.10 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
Reviewed provider's file and identified documentation of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training to be expired. Observed children under 3 years old in care. Correction: Obtain documentation of current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.11 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed provider's file and identified documentation of child abuse prevention training to be expired. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/13/24. Correct by 03/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.