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Home › CO › Wheat Ridge › Midtown Montessori Academy at Sloan's Lake
3480 Ames St, Wheat Ridge CO 80212 · License #1746576 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
In the Primary Pino classroom, one child's emergency medication expired. Correction: Expired medication must be picked up by the parent or disposed by the program. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
No posting of the licensed capacity or the staff to child ratio in the Olmo Classroom. Correction: The licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio must be posted in each classroom. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director posted the capacity and ratio. No response required. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.221.C · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
In the Primary Olmo classroom, 11 sunscreens not labeled with child's last name. Correction: Sunscreens must be labeled with child's first and last name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director labeled the sunscreens with children's full name. No response required. Correct by 03/24/2026
Disposition: Unfounded
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
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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 24, 2026
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 24 staff files and identified one staff member to be lived outside of the state of Colorado 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 the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. 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 10 child files and observed 4 children to have expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: The emergency medical authorization must be updated annually. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director received the authorizations at the time of the inspection. No resposne required. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.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.
Staff in the Toddler Fir classroom did not track attendance upon arrival at the outdoor play space. Staff in the Oak Toddler classroom did not have an accurate count of the children in their classroom. Correction: Written attendance verification must be completed, including during transition. Staff must be aware of the correct number of children in attendance. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Primary Juniper Classroom-E.M. Erythromycin fish bacterial treatment-2x accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard under the fish tank-one container of Prime fish water conditioner labeled keep out of reach under the same cupboard. Correction: Keep out of reach items must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director added a child lock at the time of inspection. No resposne required. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Observed a sharp apple cutter on a lower shelf accessible to children in the Olmo Classroom. Correction: Sharp items must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Thumb tack and plant shaped push pin on cork board outside of Toddler Oak classroom where children walk to enter the classroom. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Thumb tacks must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the push pins and put them in a locked office. No resposne required. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Glass jar in the Toddler Oak on the shelf. Ceramic pot on lower shelf in Olmo classroom. Correction: Easily breakable items are not permitted for children less than 5 years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/24/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 20 staff files and identified Isabella Y., Jaqualine M., Carissa P., Gloria T., and Paige N. to be lived outside of the State of Colorado in the past 5 years and to be missing out-of-State Clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that all staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
No documentation of Tornado drills for September and October of 2024 and March 2025. Correction: Tornado drills must be completed monthly from March through October. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 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 11 child files and identified one child's immunization record to be documented on an unapproved form. Correction: The immunization must be documented on an approved form. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
One child's emergency medication to be expired in the Toddler Fir classroom. Correction: Expired medication must be picked up by the parents or disposed by the program. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
In the Primary Pino classroom, 2 children were outside of the classroom door putting shoes on, not directly supervised by the teachers. One teacher was observed in the back of the room and the other teacher was observed with her back to the door. Correction: All children must be under direct supervision at all times. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. The director asked one of the teachers to step outside with the children. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.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.
In the Primary Maple room, staff did not complete written attendance verification during transition from the classroom to the Gym. Correction: Written attendance must be completed during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the Art Room, brush cleaner on the table and shaving foam on the shelf, labeled "Keep out of children", accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director placed the items to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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 Toddler Fir classroom, small sorting bugs and broken chalk, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Choke hazard must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director placed the choke hazards to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 05/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.