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6320 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge CO 80033 · License #1721328 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
in preschool classroom in bathroom open shelf a bottle of Clorax wipes to be accessible to children. Observed on window shelf a bottle of hand sanitizer, disinfected spray and neem oil to be accessible to children . All items labeled "keep out of reach of children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children.Correct immediately and send written plan of continual compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
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 nurse file and observed immunization training to be expired as of 4/11/2025. Correction: Obtain current immunization training for staff and add to staff file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 8 staff files and observed staff 5 to have no documentation of medical health statement. DOH 2017. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current medical health statement for staff and add to staff file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 11/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 8 staff files and observed staff 3 to have no documentation of Shaken baby head trauma training. Identified staff 3 to be working in the toddler classroom at time of visit. Correction: Obtain current department approved shaken baby head trauma training and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.C.5 · For the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain documentation from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies that the Registered Nurse or the Medical Doctor’s licensure is in good standing.
reviewed nurse file and observed nurses licensure to be expired as of 9/30/2023. Correction: Obtain current nurses registration and add to nurse file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialsit with response. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 8 staff files and observed staff 3 to have expired TRAILS clearance letter as of 9/27/2023. 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 members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
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, 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 8 staff files adn observed staff 6 to have no TRAILS clearance letter. DOH 9/2024. 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 Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
in preschool classroom in unlocked drawer of built in to have gallon size zip bags to be accessible to children. observed in toddler playground a grocery bag to be hanging from post near door and on chair to be accessible to children . Observed in preschool playground a large trash bag to be hanging from post near air conditioning unit to be accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children, correct immediately and send written plan of continual compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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.
in toddler preschool room unlocked wall closet to have pom poms and googly eyes to be accessible to children. Identified that there was a 2.10 month old in the preschool classroom. Correction: Toys, toy parts, equipment and materials accessible to children under three years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to inhaled. Correct immediately and send written plan of continual compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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.
in the playgorund toddler fence a long white rope to be hanging caussing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: all outdoor areas used by the children must be checkd daily and kep safe from hazards. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
in the preschool playground a green and blue single little tikes slide to be 24 inches high and to not be on resilient material. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches and surrounding zone. Correct immediately and send written plan of continual compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
in preschool playground sand being used as resilient material observed less than 3 inches of resilient material under and around playstructure and use zones. Correction: loose fill resilient surface must be raked regulary to retain resiliency and to retain a depth of at least 6 inches correct immediately and send written plan of continual compliance to specialsit. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 8 staff files and observed Valentyna DOH 9/2024 to have no documentation of Shaken baby head trauma training. Correction: Obtain current child department approved shaken baby head trauma training for staff correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 12/16/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
reviewed 8 staff files and observed Helen DOH ( 2/2023), Valentyna DOH (9/2024) to have no documentation of Early intervention and Preschool special education program training. Correction: Obtain current department approved Early intervention and Preschool special education program training and
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
reviewed 8 staff files and observed Valentyna DOH (9/2024) to have no documentation of Recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood training. Correction: Obtain current department approved Recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood training for staff and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response Correct by 01/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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 8 staff files and observed Helen DOH ( 2/2023), Valentyna DOH (9/2024) to have no documentation of child development training. Correction: Obtain current department approved child development training for staff and add to staff files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.4 · 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 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.
reviewed 3 children files and observed Ch2 to have expired medical health statement as of 10/2024. Correction: Obtain current medical health statement for child and add to childs file and send written response to specialist.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 6 staff files and observed Irina P to have expired standard precautions training as of 1/2/2024. Correction: Obtain current standard precaution training for staff and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
reviewed 6 staff files and observed Irina P to have expired child abuse prevention and reporting training as of 1/4/2024. Correction: Obtain current child prevention and reporting training for staff and add to staff file. Correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/24/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
reviewed 6 staff files and observed Irina G to have no training in child development. Correction: Obtain child development training for staff and add to staff file and send written verificaiton to specialist with response. Correct by 01/31/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.