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Thornton CO 80602 · License #1551876 · Home-based · 3 Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home
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2.312.G · Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.
Provider missing documentation of a current Preventing Shaken Baby training. Correction: Immediately, the prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training must be updated every 2 years and documentation must be available for review at all times. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
Provider missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, the child abuse prevention training must be updated renewed annually and documentation must be available for review at all times. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 5 child files. One child missing documentation of a current health statement in accordance with the AAP recommendations. Correction: Health statements for children over 2 years old must be updated in accordance with the AAP and documentation must be available for review at all times. Correct by 01/04/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.B.11 · Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellants, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian authorization. These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order from a prescribing health care provider.
Reviewed 5 child files. All children missing signed authorizations for topical preparations and sunscreen. Correction: Immediately, all children must have a written authorization from the parent and/or guardian prior to being administered. Correct by 12/04/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.”
The following items were identified in the home and were accessible to children: extra diapers and wipes were on the floor inside an unlocked closet in the main play area, cans of lysol disinfectant and bottles of soap labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were in an unlocked cabinet in the upstairs bathroom, and a pair of adult scissors were on the sewing table in the loft. Correction: Immediately, all hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;
Expired Department-approved Medication Administration training. Correction: Obtain a current Department-approved Medication Administration training. Correct immediately 1/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: ratio. 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;
Missing a Department approved Playground Safety for Homes. Correction: Obtain a Department approved Playground Safety for Homes. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 02/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.G · Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.
Expired Department approved Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Obtain a current Department approved Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correct immediately 1/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
Expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain a current Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct immediately 1/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
Expired Department approved Safe Sleep Training. Correction: Obtain a current Department approved Safe Sleep Training. Correct Immediately 1/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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. This training must be renewed annually.
Expired Department approved Immunization Course. Correction: Obtain a current Department approved Immunization Course. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 02/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a 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.
Expired Department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain a current Department approved Standard Precautions training. Correct immediately 1/21/25 Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.M · 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 introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;
Missing a Department approved Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education. Correction: Obtain a Department approved Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 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;
Missing a Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correction: Obtain a Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 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.
Missing a Department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correction: Obtain a Department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 02/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.
Missing 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: Complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..
Reviewed 4 child files and found one to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement. Correct within 30 days 2/21/25. Correct by 01/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
No documentation that a current FBI criminal record check was completed. The previous FBI check was completed 5/5/2008. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Linda has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation that an FBI record check was completed with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/14/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health professional.
No documentation of a current health evaluation for provider. Previous statement expired over 6 months ago. Correction: Obtain documentation of a current health evaluation and place in provider's file. Send a statement of complaince to specialist with written response. Correct by 03/15/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.