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Wheat Ridge CO 80033 · License #1690975 · Home-based · Large Family Child Care Home
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2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
reviewed providers file and observed no documentation of playground safety for homes training. Correction: Obtain current playground safety homes training for primary provider and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.316.A · At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.
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reviewed 5 children files and observed Ch1,Ch2, CH3, and Ch4 be missing sign documentation stating that parents/ guardians have recieved the policies and procedures for the program. Correction: Obtain documentation of parents recieving programs policies and procedures. Send written response to specialist. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
reviewed 5 children files and observed Ch4 to have no emergency medical authorization and Ch5 to have expired emergency medical authorization as of 8/4/25. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization for all children and add to child file and correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 08/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.320.A.10 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and
reviewed 5 children files and observed Ch4 to have no documentation of written authorization for media use. Correction: Obtain current documentation of written authorization for media use for children and add to children files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.13 · Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
reviewed providers file and observed primary provider to have no documenation of medical health statement. Also observed husband to be missing medical health statement. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain medical health statement for all persons residing in the home and send to specialist with response. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.
reviewed Primary providers file and observed only 7 hours of continual education. Correction: Obtain missing 8 hours of continual education for primary provider and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.
reviewed primary providers file and observed no documentation of Injury prevention training in homes. Correction: Obtain injury prevention training for primary provider and add to file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 providers file and observed both provider and Husband to have expired FBI background checks. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
reviewed primary providers file and observed child abuse prevention and reporting training to have expired as od 8/5/25. Correction: Obtain current child abuse prevention and reporting training and add to staff file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 08/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.
reviewed primary providers file and observed Standard precaution training to have expired as od 7/25/25. Correction: Obtain current standard precautions training for staff and add to staff file , correct immediately and send written verification to specialsit with response. Correct by 08/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.
Observed in right side playroom to have a fire extinguisher of only 3 Lbs and a 2 ILB extinguisher in left playroom. Correction: Family child care homes must contain at least one fire extinguisher in working condition with in the minimum of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
in the front entrance a book case with hand sanitizer and hand lotion to be accessible to children both labeled "keep out of reach of children" . Observed in bathrooom Bask and Lather lotion accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children". Observed in kitchen 2 unlocked drawers to have kitchen knives to be accessible to children causing a safety hazard. Correction: All hazardous times and materials must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.2 · In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.
in living room next to black book case outlet strip with no outlet cover on the floor accessible to children. Correction: In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed, correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 08/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.
Identified through provider statement that she does use the smoke detector alarm when doing drills but has no documenatation of smoke alarm testing available for review. Correction: Obstin smoke alarm testing documentation for program and send written response to specailist. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.311.A.13 · Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
reviewed providers file and observed Provider and Husband to have expired medical health statements as of 8/1/24. Correction: Obtain current medical health statements for all and add to file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 09/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.D · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
reviewed providers file and observed provider to have expired 1st aid CPR as of 8/2024. Correction: Obtain current 1st aid CPR training for Provider and add to file, correct immediately and send written verification to specialist. Correct by 08/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
reviewed 4 children files and observed Ch 4 to have no documentation of medical health statement. Correction: Obtain current medical health statement for child and add to child's file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 09/06/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”
in bathroom unlocked cabinet to have cleaning supply 2 bottles to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately, correct at time of visit provider locked cabinet making items inaccessible . No response needed. Correct by 08/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.337.D.2 · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
in playground an electrical cord to be out on the floor causing a potential tripping hazard . Correction: all outdoor play must be kept safe and free from hazardous, correct immediately. Corrected at time provider removed cord. No response needed. Correct by 08/08/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.1.c · At the time of admission each child's file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.
reviewed 4 children files and observed ch2 to have immunization in non-approved form. Correction: Obtain current immunization records in approved form for child and add to child's files. Correct immediatey, Corrected immediately provider went into CDPH system and pull ch immunization record and added it to the file. No response needed. Correct by 08/17/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.71.A.2 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child's current health statusmust 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) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.
reviewed 4 children files and observed ch2 to have expired medical health statement as of 5/6/22. Correction: Obtain current medical health statement and add to child's file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 09/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.91.F · All garbage and other wastes must be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children and disposed of in a manner that does not constitute a health hazard or nuisance.
in kitchen entry a box being used as a trash can with items in it to be accessible to children. Correction: All garbage and other wast must be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children. Correct immediately, corrected at time of visit provider threw box with trash away. No response needed. Correct by 08/17/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.91.J · Any provider's, employee's, substitute's, volunteer's, and/or visitor's animal(s) and/or fish that are dangerous, and/or pose a potential threat to a child's safety or health must be confined in a place away from the child care area and inaccessible to children. The provider's animals must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.
reviewed providers file and observed no vaccination record for dog available for review. Correction: Obtain dogs vaccination record and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 09/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.