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11180 Eaton ST, Westminster CO 80020 · License #47300 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.
In the Toddler room, in unlocked cabinet in a container, a jar of glitter accessible to children under 3 years of age. Correction: Glitter must not be used with children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the glitter from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
In the Toddler room, in unlocked cabinet in a container, adult scissors accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the scissors from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
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.
In the PreK room, latch puzzle and counting puzzle labeled 3+, broken crayons and marker caps, accessible to children under 3 years of age. Correction: Choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the choke materials from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
Disposition: Unfounded
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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 Feb 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
On the Preschool playground, debris spread out such as pieces of styrofoam and pieces of cardboard and paper. Correction: Outdoor play area must be kept free of debris. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director picked up the debris. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.235.D · The same toilet facilities must not be used simultaneously by school-age children of all genders, and toilets for school-age children must be separated by partitions to provide privacy. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Identified through staff statement that the school age children use the bathroom in the PreK room. The bathroom has 4 toilets and one partition. Correction: Toilets must be separated by partitions. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 02/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.238.H · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: Every exit must be clearly visible, or the route to reach it must be conspicuously indicated. Each path of escape must be clearly marked.
In the Infant room, the exit was not clearly visible. Correction: Each path of escape must be clearly marked and exit must be clearly visible. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 02/11/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
The Infant Room to be missing the capacity and ratio posted. Correction: The capacity and ratio must be posted in each room. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director posted the ratio and capacity in the Infant room. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed 4 child files and identified one child's health statement to be expired. Correction: The health statement must be current. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 11 staff files and identified SM4 to be missing the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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.
Facility to be missing documentation of Emergency drills. SM 2 stated that emergency drills were not completed as required since March or 2025. Correction: Emergency drills must be completed as required by rules and regulations. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
Identified SM4 to be acting as a Lead Teacher and to be missing documentation of qualifications. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Lead teachers must meet qualifications as required. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.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.
Identified SM10 to be working as Aide in the Toddler room and to be missing the 8 hours of orientation. Correction: Aides must complete 8 hours of toddler orientation. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 4 child files and identified one child's immunization record not documented on the approved certificate. Correction: The immunization must be documented on the approved form. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 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:
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM10 (DOH 5/30/25) to be lived outside of the state in the past 5 years and to be missing Out-of-State Clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out-of-State clearance letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
One child's over the counter medication not labeled with child's name in the Preschool room. Correction: Medication must be labeled with child's first and last name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director labeled the medication. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In the Early Preschool room, latch puzzle labeled 3+ accessible to children under 3 years of age. On the Toddler Playground, in unlocked storage cabinet, broken chalk and inflatable water equipment plugs, accessible to children under 3 years of age. Correction: Choke hazards and matreials labeled 3+ must be inaccessible to chidlren under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the choke hazards. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On the Preschool playground, debris such as paper towel pieces, bandaid, foam plate pieces, spread on the ground, posing a potential hazard. Correction: The outdoor space must be kept free of debris. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
On the Preschool Playground, the resilient surfacing not meeting at least 6 inches in the use zone of the play structure. Correction: The rsilient surfacing must meet at least 6 inches in depth. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Facility to be missing a current Fire Inspection Report. Correction: Approving fire inspection report must be obtained every 2 years. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Director with expired immunization training and no other staff with the training. Correction: The immunization training must be completed annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialsit. Correct by 09/16/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 13 staff files and identified Melissa V., Dena L., Vanessa S. to be missing the required signature on the Standard Precautions training certificate. Correction: The certificate must have a required signature. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director signed the certificates. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 5 child files and identified one child to be missing immunization statement and one child's immunization recorded on an unapproved form. Correction: All children must have immunization records on the approved form. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 11/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.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.
Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Melissa V. to be missing a current Infant Safe Sleep training. Correction: Any staff working with infants must complete the training and update annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified the Director with expired immunization training and no other person with training. Correction: Staff who is responsible for children's immunization must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 11/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.a · The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ following qualifications:
Nancy R. acts as IPS but she does not have documentation for IPS qualifications. No other teacher IPS qualification was assigned to the Infant Room. Correction: The infant room must have a qualified IPS. Correct immediately and submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.J.1.a · 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:State criminal history check
Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Nancy R., Annie F., and Tia B. to be lived outside of the State of Colorado in the past 5 years and missing the out-of-state clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Nancy R., Annie F., and Tia B. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Reviewed 5 child files and identified one child to be missing the health statement and one child with expired health statement. Correction: All children must have a current health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Seven diaper creams not labeled with child's last name in the Infant room. Correction: Diaper creams must be labeled with child's first and last name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff labeled the diaper creams. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
Three cribs had loose sheets on the crib mattress in the Infant room. No children were observed sleeping in the cribs. Correction: Mattresses for cribs must have properly fitted sheet. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Assistant Director removed the loose sheets from the mattresses. Submit a written statement of future compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Large bucket with cleaning mop, accessible to children between the Early Preschool and Preschool rooms. Correction: Cleaning mops must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the mop to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 and identified that Tornado drills were completed in August. Correction: Tornado drills must be completed monthly from March through October. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed pompoms and other small objects in three different sensory bins accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool classroom. All objects can pose a potential choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure that all materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years are not a choking hazard. *Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the items from the classroom and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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
Reviewed 11 staff files, observed three files (Tia B., Alexis S., and Mackenzie W.) to be missing the out of state background checks. Tia was observed to be working alone in the Early Preschool classroom. Alexis and Mackenzie were observed to be working alone in the PreK. classroom. 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 that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/28/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
At the time of the visit, observed 3 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children in the School Age classroom. Correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers. **Corrected at the time of the visit, the director placed protective covers on all outlets and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.34.A.7 · 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 7 children's files, one file is lacking documentation of the emergency medical authorization. Correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) review all children's files, ensure all files have updated documentations of the emergency medical authorizations signed and dated by the child's parent or guardian. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Reviewed 11 staff members files, three files (Tia B., Alexis S., and Alicia M.) are lacking documentation of the medical statements. Tia was hired on (3/13/2023), Alexis was hired on (10/23/2023), and Alicia was hired on (4/10/2023). Correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have updated documentation of the the staff health statement. Correct by 12/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Reviewed 11 staff members files, two files (Melissa V. and Serena M.) are lacking documentation of the department approved child abuse prevention training. Correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have documentation of the department approved child abuse prevention training. ** Corrected at the time of the visit for Melissa. Melissa completed the training at the time of the visit. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance for Serena M. Correct by 12/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
Reviewed 7 children's files, two files are lacking documentation of the health statements signed and dated by the health care providers. Correction: Review all children's files, ensure all files have updated health statements signed and dated by the health care providers. Correct by 12/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Reviewed 11 staff members files, one file (Melissa V.) is lacking the department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have documentation of the department approved Standard Precautions training. **Corrected at the time of the visit, Melissa completed the missing training at the time of the visit. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.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.
Upon entering the Infant room, specialist asked how many infants were in care, one of the teachers reported 7 while only 6 infants were in care. Correction: Attendance must be verified throughout the day, correct immediately 11/27/2023. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.701.32.E · . The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the State prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee paid by check or money order (for fee assessment see Section 7.000.73).
Trails background check requests for Aubriana P. and Alexis S. weren't sent until 11/27/2023. Aubriana P. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ was hired on 11/13/2023 and Alexis S. was hired on 10/23/2023. Correction: The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within 10 calendar days of the first day of employment. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct immediately Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
It was identified that sometimes Ms. Alexis works alone in the PreK classroom. Ms. Alexis file is lacking documentation of the Trails clearance letter. Correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure that criminal background check requests are submitted and successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.46.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.
It was identified that, sometimes Ms. Mackenzie would be assigned to work alone with children. Ms. Mackenzie's file is lacking documentation of ECT qualification. Correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure there is a qualified ECT supervising each group of children at all times. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of the visit observed several torn window screens accessible to children in the Early Preschool/ Preschool playground. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately (11/27/2023) Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Observed a bottle of floor cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked closet in the PreK classroom and a hand sanitizer bottle labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to children in the School Age classroom. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the hand sanitizer bottle and locked the closet and made both items inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.62.C.1 · Each infant up to eighteen (18) months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Individual cribs or futons must provide each infant with sufficient space for the infant’s length, size, and movement.
At the time of the visit observed only 8 cribs in the Infant classroom while the classroom is licensed for 10 children. Correction: Each infant up to 18 months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Correct by 12/27/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.