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Home › CO › Thornton › Hope Montessori Academy
12121 Pennsylvania, Thornton CO 80241 · License #1594171 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
A small foam four leaf clover, pom poms, and cotton balls on shelves the toddler twos classroom, accessible to children under the age of three and posing a potential safety hazard, Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The items were removed from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 03/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
A red slide on the toddler playground to be placed in an area where there was no resilient surfacing. Observed the slide to measure 22 inches in height, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All climbing equipment must have at the required resilient surfacing. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The slide was removed from the play area. No response required. Correct by 03/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Unfounded
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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed 15 children's records and observed one child's file to have an expired emergency medical authorization, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Obtain current and up to date emergency medical authorizations for all children as required. Correct immediately by 4.11.2025, an submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.11.2025. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.
Reviewed 15 children's records and observed two children's records to be missing current health statements. Correction: Obtain current and up to date health statements for all children as required. Correct by 5.11.2025 an submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 05/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 in the primary two classroom, where children ages 2.5 years of age are cared for, and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three years of age. Corrected at the time of the inspection the teachers removed all of the tacks from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Cotton balls and googly eyes on artwork hanging in the classroom, ones toddler classroom posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection the teachers removed all of the art from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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.
Observed during walk through of classrooms that in Toddler 1, Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 the cabinets under sinks were not locked and had bleach and disinfectant accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. All items were removed making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 05/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.