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2600 Wadsworth BLVD, Wheat Ridge CO 80033 · License #103053 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 3 staff files and observed Staff 2 to have expirred standard precautions training as of 8/15/25. Correction: Obtain current standard precautions training for staff 2 and add to staff file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
reviewed 3 staff and observed staff 1, staff 2 and staff3 to have no current documentation of health statement. Staff DOH 2018, Staff2 2023, Staff3 8/2025. Correction: Obtain current medital health statement for all staff and add to staff files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 02/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
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Reviewed in room 204 3 outlets with no outlet covers near floor to be accessible to children.Observed nap room 3 additional outlets with no protective cover near staff chair to be accessible to children. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be
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Open / not marked corrected.
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 3staff files and observed staff 1 to be missing statement of med administration policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain current statement of medication administration policies and procedures for staff1 and add to file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff 3 to have no documentation of child development training. Staff 3 DOH 8/2025. Correction: Obtain current child development training for staff and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 02/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 3 staff files and observed no one to have current department approved medication administration training and delegation. Correction: There must be 1 staff member with meddication administration and delegation on duty at all times correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.
At time of arrivel specialist observed Director/Staff 1 and staff 2 in the main office building and identified through director that aids have been left alone with the children throughout since previous director left and that she is not always in classroom. Correction: There must be an assigned a qualified ECT supervising each group of children, correct immediately and send written complaince plan to specialsit with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
in nap room an unlocked drawer to have 1st aid kit with burn cream and 2 batteries all labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children . Correction: Make all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be inaccessible to children, correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit, director place a lock on drawer making items inaccesisble to children. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
reviewed drill log an observed last drill conducted in October and no other drills to have been logged. Correction: Conduct Emergency drills quarterly, Fire drills must be held monthly and Tornado drills must be held from March through May. Correct immediately and send written verification of compliance plan to specialist with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.1.a · Center staff must have a monthly consultation with a current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge and experience in maternal and child health.
Identified through director that they have no current nurse consultation for the child care program. Correction: Center must have a qualified nurse consultation correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Staff 1 to have expired FBI clearance background check as of 2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: background checks. 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, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff 3 to have no FBI clearance letter. Staff DOH 8/2025. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/27/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
reviewed 2 staff files and observed both Cheryl and Maria to be missing 5 hours of continual education. Correction: obtain missing hours of continual education for staff and add to staff files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cheryl be dated from 9.13.2013 and Maria to be dated from 4.15.2026 both to need to be renewed. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS State Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures
reviewed 2 staff files and observed no documentation of staff members reading and signing off on the centers medication administration policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain staff members signature and train on the centers documentation administration policies add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 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.
reviewed 2 staff and observed Cheryl's to be expired as of 5/22/24 and Maria to expired 8/15/2024. Correction: Obtain current shaken baby head trauma training for staff and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
reviewed 2 staff files and observed Maria to have no documentation of 1st aid CPR model. Maria DOH 8/2018. Correction: Obtain current 1st aid CPR for Maria and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cheryl to have expired child abuse prevention and reporting training as of 4/23/24. Correction: Obtain current department approved Child abuse prevention and reporting training for all staff, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
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 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 3 children file and observed child 3 to have immunization documentation on a non-approved form. Correction: Obtain immunization documentation for child and add to child's file, correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 2 staff files and observed Cheryl to be missing documentation of immunization training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current immunization training for staff and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
in classroom 204 on book shelf a bottle of Aquasafe to be labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children. Correction: Make items labeled "keep out of reach of children" unaccessible to children correct immediately, correct at time of visit staff put bottle in locked cabinet. No response needed. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
in room 204 2 outlet with out covers on the west side of room to be accessible to children. Correction: In room used by children all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, correct immediately corrected at time of visit stafff placed covers. No response needed. Correct by 02/12/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Maria to have expired standard precautions training as of 8/2023. Correction: Obtain current standard precautions training for staff and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verificaiton to specialist with response. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
in room 204 3 outlets with no protective coverings near the east side of classroom next to air filter to be accessible to children. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlet must be
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Denise and Maria to have expired child abuse prevention and reporting training. Correction: Obtain current child abuse prevention and reporting training for staff and add to staff file. Correct immediatley and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Maria to be staff aid and to have no documentation of child development training. Correction: Obtain child development training for staff and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Denise to have only 9 hours and Maria to have 7 hour of continual l education. Correction: Obtain missing hours of ongoing professional development with at least 3 hours focus in social -emotional development for staff and add to staff files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
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.
green playground slide to be broken at the bottom causing a potential cutting hazard. Correction: Outdoor materials and area are to be free of hazards. Correct immedialey and send written verification to specialist. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
reviewed 3 staff files and observed Maria to have no documentation of current self reporting health history. Correction: Obtain current self reporting health history for staff and add to staff file and send written response to specialsit. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.1.a · Center staff must have a monthly consultation with a current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge and experience in maternal and child health.
reviewed nurse file and observed no qualifications in the file for the nurse. Correction: Obtain nurse qualification and add to file and correct immediately and send verification to specialist with
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.217.C.6 · For the Department-approved child care health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant.
reviewed nurse file and observed no documenation of biography. Correction: Obtain current nurse biography and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.
reviewed nurses file and observed no documenation of Child Care health consultation training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Child Care Health consultation training and add to staff file and send written verificaiton to specialist with response. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
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 nurses file and observed no documenation of immunization training. Correction: Obtain current immunization training for nurse and add to nurse file and send written verificaiton to specialist with response. Correct by 04/18/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.
reviewed nurses file and observed no documenation of child abuse prevention and reporting training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current child abuse prevention and reporting training for nurse and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
identified through director that staff are not trained for fire safety or the use of fire extinguishers or fire alarms. Correction: Staff must be trained in fire safety and the use of fie extiguishers and fire alarms. Correcct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 03/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.