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330 S Frontage Rd, Vail CO 81657 · License #1511356 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
Upon arrival in Toddler Room B classroom, after 11 a.m., observed one staff member alone supervising 8 children. Identified the second teacher assigned to this classroom today was on break. Identified all eight children present in this Toddler classroom today are over 2 years 6 months. Identified through discussion with a Toddler B room teacher, there have been times in the past one staff member is alone supervising 8 toddlers. Correction: Immediately ensure appropriate staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 04/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Identified annual ongoing professional development is tracked every school year, starting in August. Observed no evidence staff completing required minimum of 15 clock hours of training, for 24-25 school year in 4 out of the 20 staff files reviewed. Correction: Ensure all staff who work with children completes a minimum of 15 clock hours of training, including at least 3 clock hours focusing on social emotional development each year. Maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 05/03/2026
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 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.
No evidence of a current health statement signed and dated by a health care professional in one out of the 7 children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in child's file. Correct by 05/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ prior written approval of the licensing authority.
Identified Toddler B classroom is licensed for children between the ages of 18 - 36 months. Identified children transition to older classrooms in either June or August each year. Identified there are three children over 36 months old enrolled in the Toddler B classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other age of children without prior written approval of licensing authority. Correct by 04/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff 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 every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No evidence of two staff members, who work with children less than 3 years of age, completing Department approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Correct by 11/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence of the two staff members working in the Toddler B classroom today meeting Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualifications. Correction: Immediately ensure there is at least one qualified ECT supervising each group of children. Correct by 11/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.
Observed one teacher supervising an art activity with three toddlers in the "Front Flex Space". Observed glitter being used during this activity. Correction: Immediately ensure glitter is not used with children under 3 years of age. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 11/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
No evidence of one staff member's CBI clearance letter. Observed said staff member's FBI clearance letter was in file. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification staff member reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 11/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
No evidence of either of the two staff members working in the Toddler B classroom today having current Department-approved first aid and CPR training for all ages of children. Correction: Ensure at least one staff member in each toddler classroom at all times has current Department-approved first aid and CPR training for all ages of children. Correct by 11/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No evidence of staff member who was hired in July 2025 completing Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 12/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No evidence of staff member who was hired in July 2025 completing Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 12/25/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
S.F. and B.G.'s First Aid/CPR certification has expired. Observed no evidence of S.F. and B.G. completing the Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion. Correct by 06/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
No evidence of M.H. signing a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Expired Standard Precautions training certificates in seven staff files reviewed. Observed no evidence of these seven staff members renewing this training annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediatley obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel files. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
M.H.'s hire date was 4/2/25. Observed no evidence of M.H. completing department approved child abuse training. Observed 4 other staff members' child abuse training certificates expired. Observed no evidence of these four staff members renewing this training annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel files. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
Identified M.S. is responsible for collecting, reviewing and maintaining children's immunization records at this time. Observed no evidence of M.S. completing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion. Correct by 06/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
C.K. lived in MA within the past five years. Observed no evidence of out of state background check clearance letter in C.K.'s file. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification C.K. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of C.K.'s Out of State Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff 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 every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
K.E.'s Prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training expired on 1/5/25. Observed no evidence of K.E. renewing this training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel file. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
M.H.'s hire date was 4/2/25. Observed no evidence a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider in M.H.'s file. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 06/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
Reviewed 17 staff files. Observed no evidence of any of the staff members signing a statement indicating they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation in personnel files. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
J.B.'s FBI clearance letter dated 7/5/2019. Observed no evidence of a current (dated within last five years) FBI clearance letter in J.B.'s file. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that J.B. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of J.B.'s current FBI Clearance Letter for with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Reviewed health care plan for a child in Preschool E classroom. Observed health care plan requires child to have an epipen and Benadryl. Observed the Benadryl expired in March 2025. Observed no evidence of unexpired Benadryl for said child. Correction: Immediately obtain unexpired Benadryl for child and store accordingly. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.2 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.
M.H.'s hire date was 4/2/25. Observed no evidence of a TRAILs child abuse or neglect record being FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submitted for M.H. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that M.H. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of M.H. TRAILS Clearance Letters with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Reviewed emergency drill logs. Observed no evidence of a tornado/severe weather drill being held monthly from July - October 2024 and in March and April this year. Observed no evidence of all required quarterly drills being conducted in the 4th quarter of 2024 as well as the 1st quarter of 2025. Correction: Immediately conduct a severe weather drill and all required quarterly emergency drills and maintain a record of all drills conducted. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 six children's files. Observed one child's file contained a written authorization for emergency medical care signed by parent on 4/14/24. Observed no evidence of this authorization being updated annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current documentation in child's file. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 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 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.
No evidence of a current health statement, as indicated by health care provider, in one out of the six children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in child's file. Correct by 06/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Identified the daily sign in sheets note the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day. Identified through discussion with the Executive Director, staff conduct name to face head counts frequently throughout the day and during transitions but these head counts are not recorded. Correction: Immediately ensure staff complete written or electronic attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 05/19/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.