Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.
Facility Details
Program Childcare
Facility Name Happy Day Learning Center of Aurora Inc
Business Name Happy Day Learning Center of Aurora Inc
Address 15071 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012-3729
Phone 303-337-3838

Inspection Details
07/13/2021 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Several walls throughout the facility had chipped paint. Several hand sinks throughout the facility were not sealed to the wall. Several toilets throughout the facility were not sealed to the floor. The hand sink faucets located on the far left boys restroom hand sink and the school age classroom hand sink were loose. The floor tiles located in the boys restroom were chipped. A piece of floor coving located in the school age classroom was peeling from the wall.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: The wood blocks located at the facility were beginning to splinter. The ball pit area foam mats were torn. Several shelves within the classrooms within the facility had chipping paint.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sink and back splash was cracked.
12/09/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
09/30/2019 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sinks in the central restrooms were torn. The caulking on the toilet bases in the central restrooms were torn. The faucet base of the left restroom hand sink located near the Captains classroom was loose.
09c - Non-Critical
: Napping Sleeping Areas & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several sleeping mats located near the kitchen area were torn.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several cabinets located throughout the facility had chipped paint. The ball pit area in the dramatic play area was lined with tape. Blue mats in the red apple classroom were torn.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: Chlorine disinfectant solutions located throughout the facility were below the manufactures specification. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector had the facility re-mix the solutions to the proper concentration.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: A dented can was stored with wholesome cans in the kitchen cabinet. A spray bottle labeled disinfectant were stored next to cereal on the top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The facility removed the dented can from circulation and moved the disinfectant spray bottle to an approved location.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the kitchen area was not equipped with a hand washing sign for employees stating "employees must wash hands".
02/15/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
10/31/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/23/2018 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: The base coving in the kitchen area and by the exit to the play ground was in disrepair.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: The bookshelf by the door to the Tangerine Room was chipping.
09c - Non-Critical
: Napping Sleeping Areas & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Mats were showing signs of wear in the Red Apple Room. Cots were frayed in the Blueberry Grapefruit Room.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Books were in disrepair in the Block Area and Red Apple Room.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: Disinfectants throughout the facility were too weak. Corrective action: Manager replaced disinfectant with a proper concentration.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer was not readily available in the facility. Milk in the refrigerator measured 47°F. Corrective action: Follow up required.
04/19/2018 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
11/01/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/25/2017 Inspection, Routine
06a - Non-Critical
: Grounds Maintained
Inspector Comments: The playground fence side door had broken panels and gaps. The playground fence on the west side had a large gap and hole at the floor level.
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Light bulbs were not operational at the girls and boys restrooms and the captains boys restroom.
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: Hot water under pressure was 72°F at the captains boys restroom hand sink.
09c - Non-Critical
: Napping Sleeping Areas & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Sleeping mats were torn and in disrepair at the art room hallway.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several books were torn and in disrepair at the block room and the blueberries room.
10c - Critical
: Handwashing and Hygienic Practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed entering the kitchen, donning gloves, then began serving snacks to children without washing hands first.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer solution for table tops and toys was more than 200 parts per million (ppm) of chlorine residual throughout the facility. The sanitizer solution for table tops and toys was not labeled for their intended purpose throughout the facility.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: The disinfectant solution in the kitchen preparation area was not labeled as to its contents.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of baked beans were stored with wholesome cans at the kitchen dry storage area.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The large dumpster used by the facility did not have a plug at the time of the inspection. A thermometer or temperature measuring device was not available inside the kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
11i - Critical
: Operational Requirements
Inspector Comments: Numerous gallons of milk were opened not marked with an open and use by date in kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
14c - Critical
: Art and Science Materials
Inspector Comments: Pumpkin seeds and cheerios were not labeled food for play at the kitchen and art room.
11/23/2016 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
11/07/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/24/2016 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Two wood holding bars in the playground area had peeling and chipping paint.
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: Hot water was 82°F to 86°F at the preschool boys and girls restroom hand sinks.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: Five bottles of various paint colors were not labeled with non-toxic labeling at the pineapples room area.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: The bounding ball castle had tape covering an area in disrepair and the tape was tearing off.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Two household spray bottles of insect killer were present at the facility at the time of the inspection. Air fresheners were present throughout the facility at the time of the inspection.
12/21/2015 Inspection, Immunization Review
10/29/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/16/2015 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: Various shelves throughout the establishment had chipped paint. The lights above the block area were not operational. Tape was observed on the ball pit play structure. Several spots on the ball pit play structure were torn and in disrepair. Tape on the step for the ball pit was in disrepair. Tape was observed on the floor of the Blueberry classroom.
04f - Non-Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Water Supply, Plumbed Facilities, Custodial Areas
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the kitchen handsink was in disrepair. The mop sink was heavily soiled.
05d - Non-Critical
Interior Design: Play and Napping/Sleeping Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several cots in the storage area adjacent to the kitchen were worn and torn of the edges. Numerous toys and books throughout the classrooms were worn and in disrepair.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The following potentially hazardous foods were above 41°F for more than four hours: cream cheese (54°F), mayonaise (55°F), ranch dressing (55°F), almond milk (57°F), cheddar cheese (52°F), shredded cheddar cheese (51°F) chocolate syrup (55°F), milk (56°F), soymilk (57°F), butter (54°F), yogurt (60°F), greek yogurt (53°F), apple butter (56°F), cream cheese (58°F), apple sauce (53°F), cheese sticks (53-56°F), shredded salad mix (54°F), and orange juice (58°F).
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A functional refrigerator thermometer was not available in the establishment. Two door gaskets on the kitchen refrigerator were torn. The floor coving underneath the kitchen three-compartment sink was torn from the wall. The floor of the kitchen was stained and soiled. The can opener in the kitchen was soiled with food debris. The wall to the right of the kitchen handsink was in disrepair.
02/17/2015 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/31/2014 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling tiles in the music room were water damaged.
04a - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Safe Water Source, Under Pressure, Temperature
Inspector Comments: The hot water provided to the pre-k girls bathroom was 81-83°F.
04f - Non-Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Water Supply, Plumbed Facilities, Custodial Areas
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the middle sink in the pre-k girls bathroom was loose. The hand sink in the older boys restroom had a crack in the basin.
06e - Non-Critical
Disease Prevention: Staff Hygienic Practices, maintenance of sensory tables
Inspector Comments: A partition was not provided to the coat hangers for children's personal items allowing contact between personal items.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle stored in the kitchen was unlabeled as to its contents.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the sinks in the food preparation area was tearing and in disrepair.
02/05/2014 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/18/2013 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: Holes in the walls were present in the back boys restroom. Several ceiling tiles throughout the facility were stained. Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning. Several floor tiles throughout the facility were chipped.
05d - Non-Critical
Interior Design: Play and Napping/Sleeping Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several toy storage shelves throughout the facility were chipped. Tape on the ball pit was not smooth and easily cleanable.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed putting on gloves without first washing their hands.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The interior of the kitchen cabinets were soiled with food debris. The base coving in the kitchen was torn.
09/12/2012 Inspection, Immunization Review
08/06/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/27/2011 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
09/16/2011 Inspection, Immunization Review
07/19/2011 Inspection, Routine
10/19/2010 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
09/22/2010 Inspection, Immunization Review
08/25/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/09/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/26/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.

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