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709 Main ST, Westcliffe CO 81252 · License #86402 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:
The Director who is designated to give medication did not have verification of completing the Department approved medication administration training and did not have a current annual delegation. Correction: Any staff designated to give medication must complete the Department approved medication administration training and have a current annual delegation by the childcare health consultant. Correct immediately. Submit a written
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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.
Seven staff files were reviewed. Staff members #1 and #5 did not have verification of an updated Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: All employees must be trained in Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 04/7/26. Correct by 03/31/2026
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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 Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Seven staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 did not have verification of a Department approve Standard Precautions training. Correction: All staff must complete a Department approve Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 04/7/26. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children.
Seven staff files reviewed. Staff members #5 and #6 did not have verification of a TRAILS Clearance letter. Correction: The facility must require all staff who have unsupervised access to children and are involve in the care of children to successfully complete a Trails child abuse or neglect record request on the state prescribed form. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/7/26. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
Staff member #7 who is the Lead toddler teacher did not have verification of a Department approved First Aid and CPR certification. Correction: There must be at least one staff member in the toddler program at all times with a Department approved First Aid and CPR certification. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 04/7/26. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Toddler room there was clorax wipes in a cabinet in the bathroom and in the full day Preschool classroom there was liquid white out and hand sanitizer accessible to children. Correction: All items that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Both teachers in the classrooms removed items and place them in a top shelf inaccessible to children correcting at the time of the inspection. No further action needed. Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
In the part day AM/PM Pre-K classroom there were observed to be to two cushion chairs that were torn on the arms of the chair and the seat cushions causing a possible sanitation hazard. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All indoor equipment, materials and furnishing must be safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/7/26 Correct by 03/31/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed 9 staff files. Observed Ashley to be missing documentation of department approved Standard Precautions training. Observed Penny and Karina to be missing signature on department approved Standard Precautions training certificate. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved Standard Precautions training for Ashley and put in staff file. Facility must obtain signatures for department approved Standard Precautions training and put in staff files. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 04/29/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a.1 · 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.
Staff member Kala K. did not have verification of a TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: All staff must submit and successfully complete a TRAILS child abuse and neglect record clearance check prior to working alone or allowing unsupervised access to children. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/26/24. Correct by 09/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Staff members Lauri Y. and Kala K. did not have verification of a CBI clearance background check. Correction: All staff must submit and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to the individual caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children. Documentation must be available for review. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/26/24. Correct by 09/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Staff members Carolina H., Rachelle P., Leanne S. and Jill B. did not have verification of completing the required Department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: The facility must require that all staff complete the Department approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be updated annually. Correct Immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Staff member Carolina H. did not have verification of completing the Department approved Safe Sleep training. Correction: The facility must require that all staff complete the Department approved Safe Sleep training prior to working
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.42.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.
Staff member Carolina H. did not have verification of completing the Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: The facility must require that all staff complete the Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. This training must be updated annually. Correct Immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.74.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.
The outdoor new preschool playground, that the part day preschool program uses for outdoor play was observed not to have a fence or natural barrier around the play area to restrict children from unsafe areas. Correction: The facility must ensure that all play areas used for out door play must be fenced or have natural barriers of at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas. Correct immediately. Submit a written correction plan of action to licensing specialist by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.D.1.a · . 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ allowing unsupervised access to children.
Staff member Marrisa V. did not have verification of completing a TRAILS background check and was observed to be alone with a group of children. Correction: The facility must require and ensure that all indiviiduals who work with children must have all backgroun checks completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Marrisa B. and Director Carolina H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately. Submit verification of the TRAILS clearance letter and a written statement to continue to be in compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check
Through the statement of staff members Diana V. and Marrisa V. they both lived out of the state of Colorado within the last 5 year and did not have verification of completing and submitting to our BIU the out of state background checks received. Correction: The facility must require that all staff that have resided in other states besides Colorado in the past 5 years submit and successfully complete a background check for each state they reside in. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Diana V Marrisa V. and Director Carolina H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately. Submit verification of the out of state clearance letter and a written statement to continue to be in compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.41.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.
Staff member Ashley W. did not have verification of a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician. Correction: The facility must require that all staff members submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician, verify that they are in good heath appropriate for the position. This statement must be dated no more than 6 months prior or within 30 days of the first day of emplioyment. Correct Immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.45.C.2 · Staff Aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the Director or a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Staff member Karina R. did not have verification of completing a eight (8) hours of Toddler orientation under the Director or Toddler teacher. Correction: The facility must require all staff aids working in a Infant or Toddler room complete at least an eight (8) hours of orientation for each room they are working in. Correct Immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the part day preschool program classroom there was observed to be teachers purse hang low from a hook and sunscreen a counter top accessible to children. In the toddler room there was observed to be a teachers backpack in the children's bathroom accessible to children. Correction: The facility must ensure that all items "keep out of reach of children" must be always inaccessible to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.71.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.
In the mixed age preschool classroom, there was observed to be counting bear, cubes and small couting screws on the toy shelf accessible to children that were 2.5 years of age. Correction: The facility must ensure that all toys, toy parts and any material accessible to children under the age of three years old must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. The teacher removed all play materials from the toy shelf making them inaccessible correcting at the time of inspection. Submit a written statement to continue to be in compliance by 10/26/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.