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 Saint Johns Early Learning Center
Business Name Saint Johns Early Learning Center
Address 11040 Colorado Blvd
Thornton, CO 80233-3704
Phone 303-920-2142

Inspection Details
02/11/2021 Inspection, Routine
09/11/2019 Inspection, Routine
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: The teacher in the Bumblebees classroom stated that the cloth toys were being laundered once per month rather than once per week and were being laundered on the delicates cycle rather than using a sanitization cycle, for example hot water or hot dry.
10a - Critical
: Personal Health
Inspector Comments: The facility was not including sick children on the sick log who called out and that did not come to the center. The written sick employee policy did not include symptoms required for exclusion.
10b - Non-Critical
: Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector Comments: Soaps or other cleaning compounds were not being used before sanitizing to remove soil from hard toy surfaces, per the teacher in the Bumblebees room.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sink did not have soap and paper towels provided.
09/11/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/29/2017 Inspection, Routine
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not readily available in the boys restroom.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: The cardboard building blocks in the DragonFly room were not smooth and easily cleanable.
10a - Critical
: Personal Health
Inspector Comments: A written policy for staff regarding symptoms of illness that may require exclusion was not provided. Detailed logs containing required information was not kept for ill children.
14c - Critical
: Art and Science Materials
Inspector Comments: Food items stored in the office that are used for art/science materials were not labeled "not for consumption" or equivalent language.
09/23/2015 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: The sink cabinet in the Womens restroom was in disrepair.
05d - Non-Critical
Interior Design: Play and Napping/Sleeping Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several blocks constructed out of cardboard were present in the Grasshopper room.
06d - Critical
Disease Prevention: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of sanitizers/disinfectants, immunization records
Inspector Comments: The concentration of tabletop sanitizer was above 200ppm chlorine residual.
09/17/2013 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: A hole in the ceiling was present in the left restroom.
09/10/2012 Inspection, Routine
10/05/2011 Inspection, Routine
09/20/2010 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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