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Walden Preschool

910 4th ST, Walden CO 80480 · License #85487 · Preschool Program

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Capacity 15 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yrLast inspected Oct 1, 2025
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  • Does not accept CCCAP
  • Licensed for 15 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
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Published by Colorado CDEC
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Colorado average
2.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)
Oct 1, 2025 — Supervisory
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    2.120.C.1.a · 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

    Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing TRAILS background clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/01/2025

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

  • Violation

    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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Medication Administration policies and procedures training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication Administration policies and procedures training, add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/01/2025

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

  • Violation

    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 counted towards ongoing professional development.

    Reviewed directors file and observed director missing Introduction to Childcare Health Consultation training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Introduction to Childcare Health Consultation training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/01/2025

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2025

  • Violation

    2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

    3 packs of wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in low cubby shelves in children's bathroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 10/01/2025

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

Nov 6, 2024 — Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    2.217.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

    Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no staff having Medication Delegation training. Correction: At least one staff member with the current department approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times. Correct by 11/06/2024

    Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

Dec 19, 2023 — Supervisory
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

    Alcohol wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet near entrance door. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director removed items making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/19/2023

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

  • Violation

    2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

    1 box of gallon sized zip lock bags accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet near the front entrance posing a potenital safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous item inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved item making it inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/19/2023

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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  1. 1The Oct 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing TRAILS background clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must re…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 6, 2024 inspection noted: “Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no staff having Medication Delegation training. Correction: At least one staff member with the current department approved m…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 19, 2023 inspection noted: “Alcohol wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet near entrance door. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reac…” — what has changed since then?

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