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Thornto CO 80602 · License #1782132 · Home-based · Large Family Child Care Home
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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 8 child files. 5 children missing an updated written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately, the written authorization for emergency medical care must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 04/22/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.5 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.
Reviewed 8 child files. One child missing a current health statement. Correction: Health statements for children 2-7 years old must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics, or as required in writing by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/22/2026
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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 May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
In the kitchen, knives were in an unlocked drawer near the stove and were accessible to children. In another unlocked drawer in the kitchen near the oven there were lighters accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 04/22/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
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.
No documentation of emergency drills. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of all emergency drills. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 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.
Provider to be missing the Department-approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 07/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 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.
Provider to be missing the Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of the Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 07/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.
No documentation of monthly smoke alarm testing. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of monthly smoke alarm testing. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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;
Review 6 child files and found one to be missing the written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation for emergency medical care authorization. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 6 child files and found 2 immunization records to not be on an approved form. Correction: Obtain and maintain immunization records on the approved CDPHE form. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 07/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.4 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care recommended schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf,(4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations 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..
Reviewed 6 child files and found 3 to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current health statements for all children in care. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 07/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.317.B.2 · The primary provider must have a written emergency plan for severe weather, lockdown, shelter-in-place situations, and active shooter situations that is reviewed at least annually. The plan must include the items listed in the rule sections 2.126, 2.127, 2.128, 2.129, 2.130, and 2.131 of the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities” as well as these additional requirements:
Reviewed the provider's file and observed it to be missing a written emergency plan. Correction: Obtain documentation of a written emergency plan and send a copy to specialist with written response. Correct by 8/16/24 or prior to approval of license. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 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.: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed the provider's file and observed it to be missing a building and premises training. Correction: Obtain documentation of a written building and premises document and send a copy to specialist with written response. Correct by 8/16/24 or prior to approval of license. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
A set of kitchen knives accessible to children on the kitchen counter. Correction: Ensure all hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 8/16/24 or prior to approval of license. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.2 · In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.
Two exposed electrical outlets, missing plug covers in the living room of the home. Correction: Ensure all electrical outlets are inaccessible to children. Send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 8/16/24 or prior to approval of license. Correct by 08/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.