Stepping Stones Learning Center of Littleton

Founded · 2.124.A.1.b · Correction due March 30, 2026

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Required correction: Within 24 hours of occurrence the facility must report in writing to C.D.P.H.E any critical incident that requires medical attention or admission to a hospital. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.128.C.1 · Correction due March 30, 2026

The following documents are confidential and not available for review: Information identifying children or their families;

Required correction: Information identifying children is confidential and shall not be available for review. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due March 30, 2026

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: All staff must demonstrate concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.218.C.3 · Correction due March 30, 2026

For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first day of care.

Required correction: For a child with special health care needs, the individualized health care plan must be followed. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 30, 2026

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Required correction: Utilize a place inaccessible to children for storing diapering supplies. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.220.A · Health/Medication · Correction due March 30, 2026

Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.

Required correction: Obtain current authorization and maintain in records. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.121.F · Correction due March 30, 2026

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Required correction: Furnishing a false or misleading report to the Department may result in adverse action. Correct by 3/30/2026.

Founded · 2.229.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 30, 2026

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.