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2099 N Frontage RD, Vail CO 81657 · License #1506189 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
One staff member's prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training expired on 5/1/25. Observed no evidence of this staff member renewing this training annually. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel file. Correct by 09/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
No evidence of the Assistant Director completing the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Identified Assistant Director has been employed in this role for longer than 90 calendar days. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 10/12/2025
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 Oct 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ counted towards ongoing professional development.
No evidence of the Assistant Director completing the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Identified Assistant Director has been employed in this role for longer than 90 calendar days. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 10/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
No evidence of current Standard Precautions training in two staff files. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel files. Correct by 09/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
No evidence of a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider in two staff files. Identified these two staff members have been employed longer than 30 calendar days. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel files. Correct by 10/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.8.b · Full day programs may have Assistant Early Childhood Teachers supervise preschool-age and older children during the following periods of operation: Nap time: an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher may be alone with children for up to one (1) hour during nap
Assistant Director working in Preschool classroom as the Early Childhood Teacher until 1 p.m. Observed another staff member supervising 7 children alone during nap time in the preschool classroom from approximately 1 p.m. - FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ 2:45 p.m. Observed no evidence of this staff member meeting Assistant Early Childhood Teacher qualifications. Observed the Director working in the Preschool classroom around 2:45 p.m. and identified the Director will be the assigned ECT for the remainder of the day. This is a direct violation of Stipulation J on the Probationary License. Stipulation J states: "All staff, including substitutes, shall be qualified for the positions to which they are assigned. This includes both education and experience qualifications. Verification of staff qualifications must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately ensure when a staff member is alone with preschool aged children during nap time that this staff member is qualified as an Assistant Early Childhood teacher and is only left alone with children for up to one hour during nap. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 09/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 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.
One staff member's FBI clearance letter dated 8/16/24. Observed no evidence of this staff member's CBI clearance letter. This is a direct violation of Stipulation L on the Probationary License. Stipulation L states: "Licensee shall timely submit fingerprint-based background checks, Trails abuse/neglect background inquiry request, and complete out-of-state background check process for any new hire. Documentation of the background checks must be maintained in the staff file at all times." Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
One staff member's child abuse training expired on 9/10/25. Observed no evidence of this staff member renewing this training annually. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel file. Correct by 09/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 completion of current Department approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training in one of the two staff files reviewed. Observed this staff member working in the Toddler classroom at the time of the inspection. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of current training completion in personnel file. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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;
A written authorization for emergency medical care signed by parent dated 7/8/24 in one of the children's files reviewed. Observed no evidence of parent updating this authorization annually. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain current written authorization for emergency medical care signed by parent. Correct by 07/18/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
A gap, which measured approximately 5 inches, between the bottom of the fence and the ground on a section of the toddler playground. This gap could potentially be an entrapment hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure staff identify hazardous, high-risk areas and these areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.A · At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.
No evidence of the probationary license being posted. Correction: Immediately post the probationary license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed A.D.B.'s file. Observed her hire date was 3/14/25. Observed no evidence of A.D.B. completing Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. This is a direct violation of Stipulation K on the Probationary License. Stipulation K states: "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times". Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
A small black fan and a medium sized portable black heater plugged into the walls in the Preschool Classroom. The power cord of the small black fan is dangling from the top of the tall wooden cubbies. The power cord of the heater is dangling from a wooden shelf. Both of these cords are accessible to children, and could be potential hazards. Correction: Immediately ensure all equipment, materials and furnishings are free of hazards at all times. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. 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.
Identified there was one child under three years of age in the Preschool classroom today. Observed an open plastic container filled with small, colorful poms poms in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool room. Also observed a small, yellow crayon in a wooden box on a low shelf in the Preschool room. These small items fit inside a choke tube, and could be potential choke hazards. This is a direct violation of Stipulation M on the Probationary License. Stipulation M states: "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age." Correction: Corrected at time of inspection when the Assistant Director locked the cabinet the pom poms were stored in and removed the broken crayon to an area inaccessible to children. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 04/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 through discussion with staff, written attendance verification on internal "Daily Head Count Sheet" has not occurred in the infant classroom today. This is a repeat violation from the 11/25/24 Limited Supervisory and 9/26/24 Stage II Investigation. Correction: Continue to track each child's daily arrival and departure times on "Brightwheel" as well as each classroom's "Daily Head Count Sheet". Ensure staff complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 M.F.'s file. Observed no evidence of M.F. signing a statement indicating has read and has been trained on center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
M.F. working with children less than 3 years of age today. Observed no evidence of M.F. completing a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
M.F. working with children today. Observed no evidence of M.F. completing a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel file. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Identified M.F. completed fingerprinting appointment on 1/24/25. Observed this Center's license number was not associated to M.F.'s fingerprints appropriately. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that M.F. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of M.F.'s CBI Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A thumb tack in a bulletin board on the wall by the door in the preschool room, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director removed the thumb tack from the preschool room 12/20/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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.
Small pasta shells, and small paper shapes glued on art work in the main hall posing a potential choke hazard, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard. Correct immediately.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
3 puzzles labeled for children 3 years of age and older on a low shelf in the preschool room, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Play equipment and materials must be appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved puzzles to a high shelf inaccessible to children 12/20/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.
The toddler door to be open to the main hallway where other ages of children pass. Toddler program is in the same building as other ages. Correction: Toddler programs in the same building caring for other ages must be physically separated. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director closed the toddler door that leads to the main hallway where other ages of children pass 12/20/2024. No response required for tis violation. Correct by 12/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.R.7 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music
Identified through discussion with the Preschool Early Childhood Teacher, there are not any music materials available to children in the Preschool classroom. Correction: Ensure there is enough play music materials so that at any one time each child can individually be involved with music equipment. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 05/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.
Several stuffed animals in the Infant and Toddler classroom which were not appropriate for the ages of children served in these classrooms. In the Infant classroom, observed one stuffed animal was labeled for children over 12 months, another was labeled for children over 2 years and the third was labeled for children over 3 years old. In the Toddler classroom, observed four stuffed animals labeled for children over 3 years old. Correction: Immediately ensure all materials accessible to children are appropriate for the children's age, size and activities at all times. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of 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 certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed three children's files. Observed no evidence of documentation of immunization record or exemption in one out of the three children's files reviewed. Also observed another child's file does not contain up-to-date immunization records. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain current immunization records in children's files. Correct by 04/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ 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 status, as required in writing per the health care provider, in two of the three children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in children's file. Correct by 05/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.3 · 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 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., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.
No evidence of a current health statement in one of the four children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in child's file. Correct by 03/27/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of 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 certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
One child's start date was 12/18/23. Observed no evidence of child's immunization records. Observed another child's immunization records are not up-to-date. Correction: Immediately obtain current immunization records. Maintain documentation in children's files. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 02/26/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2 · In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.
A thirteen month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment. Observed this infant sleeping in a crib with a fluffy blanket in the crib. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove the blanket from the crib. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 02/01/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
E.B. and V.B. working in the infant classroom today. Identified E.B. completed infant safe sleep training on 8/21/23 and V.B. completed training on 5/30/23, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Notify Licensing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
F.A.'s hire date was 12/4/23. Observed no evidence of medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider in F.A.'s file. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 02/04/2024
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
F.A.'s hire date was 12/4/23. Observed no evidence of F.A. completing a department approved training about child abuse prevention. This is a direct violation of Stipulation T on the Probationary License. Stipulation T states: All staff must complete the Department’s free online training on recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse/neglect, found in the CO Shines PDIS at FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/login/ or, at http://coloradocwts.com/mandatedreporter- training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 01/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.
Upon arrival, around 9:37 a.m., observed the door to the office wide open, with no staff member in sight. Observed a few small choke hazards (pieces of broken USB drive) on the desk accessible to children in the office. Correction: Immediately ensure if the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 01/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
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.
Identified through discussion with the preschool staff, there are three children under three years of age present in the preschool classroom today. Observed three small "stackable rocks" in different areas of the classroom accessible to children. These rocks fit inside a choke tube. This is a direct violation of Stipulation M on the Probationary License. Stipulation M states: Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age. Correction: Immediately ensure in any area of the facility accessible to children less than 3 years of age must be free of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.81.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.
Around 9:50 a.m., Licensing Specialist observed a closed baby gate at the Toddler room door with the full door to this classroom open. Correction: Immediately ensure the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than 8 feet and full doors. Correct by 12/11/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.B · . Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. All child care providers must have a written plan for evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. All employees of a child care provider must also be trained on the provider's written plan prior to caring for children.
C.O.'s hire date was 9/25/23, and N.E. was rehired on 10/2/23. Observed both staff members in classrooms interacting with children today, however C.O. and N.E. were not counted in appropriate staff to child ratios. Observed no evidence of N.E. and C.O. completing training on site specific emergency plans. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.100.F.1 · . Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: V_A_IL_ C_HI_LD_ C_A_R_E _C_EN_T_ER_/E_A_G_LE_ V_A_LL_E_Y _C_HI_LD_L iCc_eA_nRs_Ee _ANSu_mS_Ob_eCr _: 1_5_06_18_9______ ________________________________________________ extinguishers and fire alarms.
No evidence of C.O. and N.E. completing training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.A · All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
No evidence of C.O. and N.E. completing site specific building and physical premises safety training. Correction: Immediately obtain and maintain documentation of training completion in personnel files. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Identified through discussion with S.F., it has been challenging to schedule fingeprinting appointments for new hires. Identified C.O.'s fingerprinting appointment is next week. Observed C.O. interacting with preschool aged children during the inspection today. Identified C.O. was not counted in appropriate staff to child ratios. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification C.O. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of C.O.'s CBI Clearance Letter with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/03/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.A.2.d · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule for routine well child exams.
No evidence of a current health statement signed and dated by health care provider in one of the children's files reviewed. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in child's file. Correct by 10/06/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.