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Thornton CO 80602 · License #1553130 · Home-based · Experienced Family Child Care Home
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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. One child under 2 years old missing documentation of a current health statement. Correction: All children less than 2 years old must have an updated health statement in accordance with the AAP on file and available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/22/2026
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, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 the following items were in unlocked drawers and accessible to children: adult scissors, paring knives, wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and empty ziploc bags. Correction: Immediately, all hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 04/22/2026
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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 Apr 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed background checks and found the last FBI clearance letter to have a date of 1/22/2020. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify the Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process. Correct by 06/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.335.N · Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.
Reviewed records for 3 animals and found Barely to have expired rabbies vaccine 1/26/2025. Correction: Any animals are required to have updated vaccinations. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15.a · Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
The fire extinguisher to have a date of 2017. Correction: The 5 lbs. fire extinguishers must be replaced every 5 years. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/05/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.D.3 · Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal.
An unlocked shed in the back yard accessible to children containing a lawn mower. Correction: Ensure all outdoor areas are safe from hazards. Correct immediately. *Corrected at the time of inspection, provider locked the shed. No response needed for this violation. Correct by 07/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 5 child files and observed 1 to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current authorization for emergency medical care for child and place in child's file. Send a statement to specialist that the authorization has been obtained and filed. Correct immediately. Correct by 07/11/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.31.A.10 · Subsequent health evaluations for the provider and children residing in the home who are less than twelve (12) years of age must be submitted every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a physician or other health professional. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must submit to the State Department, within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home, a State Department approved health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health professional.
Identified through provider's statement that documentation of a current health evaluation for two family members was not available for review. Correction: Obtain documentation of health evaluation for family members. Send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 8/9/2023 or prior to approval of license. Correct by 09/09/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.7 · Prior to issuance of the license the licensee and primary provider must complete: The State Department approved course of training for medication administration.
Reviewed the provider's training file and there was not documentation of a current Medication Administration training for either online portion or in person portion. The previous training expired 5/20/2023. Correction: Obtain documentation of required training and send a copy of certificate to specialist with written response.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
7.707.923.A · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, 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.
Plastic bags accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the basement bathroom, toothpaste labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the counter in the main level bathroom. Correction: Ensure all hazardous items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately and prior to approval of license. *Corrected during inspection, provider moved the bags to a high shelf inaccessible to children and the toothpaste into a locked cabinet. No response needed for this violation. Correct by 08/10/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.932.D · Portable climbing equipment over two feet (2') in height, whether indoor or outdoor, must be on a protective surfacing. No equipment can be placed on cement or grass.
A piece of climbing equipment with a ladder and slide in the back yard, over 2' in height, which did not have protective surface surrounding or underneath the equipment. Correction: Ensure all climbing equipment over 2' in height has required protective surfacing. Correct immediately and prior to approval of license. Correct by 08/10/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.