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 Active Learners
Business Name Active Learners
Address 55 E Costilla Ave
Centennial, CO 80122-1164
Phone 303-795-3200

Inspection Details
04/27/2022 Inspection, Routine
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: Disinfectant solution was less than 2400 ppm chlorine residual. Corrective Action: the solution was remixed to reflect the correct concentration.
12c - Critical
: Feeding
Inspector Comments: Per assistant, bottle warmers are rinsed at the end of the day. Corrective Action: Bottle warmers shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized daily.
12d - Critical
: Diapering
Inspector Comments: Bleach disinfectant was not left on the diaper changing pad for the five minute contact time. A water rinse was not being performed after bleach disinfectant. An employee in Infant 1 did not remove gloves with dirty diaper during diaper changing procedure. Corrective Action: Education provided on proper diaper changing procedure.
05/24/2021 Inspection, Routine
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The kitchen did not have a food probe thermometer scaled from 0-220°F. Follow-up required. The ambient air thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not calibrated to provide +/- 3°F accuracy. Follow-up required. A thermometer was not available in the infant room refrigerator. Follow-up required.
12b - Non-Critical
: Staff Clothing for Infant Care
Inspector Comments: Staff in the infant room were not wearing smocks.
12d - Critical
: Diapering
Inspector Comments: An employee in the infant room did not donn clean gloves before applying ointment. Corrective Action: Proper diapering procedure was discussed. An employee stated that the contact time for bleach disinfectant was one minute. Corrective Action: Education provided regarding contact times for bleach disinfectant.
11/05/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
08/20/2019 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Floor thermometers were not functioning in the infant rooms. A hole was observed in the wall in the preschool room.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The can opener blade was soiled with food in the kitchen area. A staff member was observed drying dishes with a common towel in the kitchen area.
02/21/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
08/27/2018 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: The floor transition caulking in the Pre-K room was in disrepair.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: Books were in disrepair in the Pre-K room. The wood bridge in the Toddler One Room was not smooth and easily cleanable.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: The main sanitizer solution in the kitchen was below 50 ppm chlorine. The sanitizer in the Toddler One Room was too strong. Corrective action: Director mixed a fresh batch of sanitizer and replaced the bottles.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: A light was observed non-functioning in the kitchen. The in place can opener was soiled with debris.
14c - Critical
: Art and Science Materials
Inspector Comments: Rice in the Pre-School Room was not labeled as "food for play". Corrective action: Director labeled the items.
12/09/2017 Inspection, Immunization Review
06/29/2017 Inspection, Routine
06a - Non-Critical
: Grounds Maintained
Inspector Comments: The sand boxes on the playground were not covered when not in use.
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Chipping paint and wood was present on the playground. The coving in the 3's room was in poor repair. Floor thermometers were not present in the toddler and infant rooms.
10a - Critical
: Personal Health
Inspector Comments: A master illness log was not maintained for the facility.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: The tables and toys sanitizer was low throughout the facility.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed dumping sanitizer out in the hand sink. Egg strata for lunch was out on the counter at 112°F.
08/31/2016 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
08/08/2016 Inspection, Immunization Review
07/12/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/30/2016 Inspection, Routine
02a - Critical
Premises: Toxins, Accessible Hazards, Pool Disinfected
Inspector Comments: Excessive weed growth was observed behind play area near the fence by the creek on the north side of the building.
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: The bottom of the bathroom door in the toddler room was in poor repair. A floor thermometer was not present in the infant room next to the kitchen. Coving was not present on the wall under the hand sink in the infant room next to the kitchen.
04a - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Safe Water Source, Under Pressure, Temperature
Inspector Comments: The far right hand sink in the pre-k classroom was not supplied with hot and cold water.
04f - Non-Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Water Supply, Plumbed Facilities, Custodial Areas
Inspector Comments: The hot water handle on the mop sink faucet in the pre-k classroom was in poor repair.
06d - Critical
Disease Prevention: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of sanitizers/disinfectants, immunization records
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer spray bottle concentration in the pre-k classroom was greater than 200ppm chlorine residual. The concentration of the disinfectant spray bottle in the preschool classroom was less than 2400 ppm chlorine residual.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A staff member was observed putting on clean gloves in the kitchen without washing their hands prior.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: Chipped paint was observed on the can opener shelf in the kitchen.
08c - Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Diaper Changing Procedures and Hand Sink
Inspector Comments: The disinfectant solution was not left on the diaper changing table following a diaper change for the required contact time of 5 minutes.
07/28/2015 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
07/21/2015 Inspection, Immunization Review
06/17/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/08/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
06a - Critical
Disease Prevention: Staff and Children Health, Disease Control
Inspector Comments: A description of symptoms or illnesses for which to exclude a child was not included in the illness policy.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: Dented cans were stored with wholesome cans in the kitchen. Bleach solutions were stored in milk jugs in the kitchen.
08a - Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Infant Feeding-Hygienic Practices. Re-use of Bottles
Inspector Comments: Milk in the older infant room refrigerator was 44°F.
05/29/2015 Inspection, Routine
06a - Critical
Disease Prevention: Staff and Children Health, Disease Control
Inspector Comments: A description of symptoms or illnesses for which to exclude a child was not included in the illness policy.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A kitchen employee donned gloves without washing her hands. Dented cans were stored with wholesome cans in the kitchen. Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat food in the refrigerator. An employee beverage was stored on a food preparation counter with student food that was being prepared. Screw top employee drinks were stored in the kitchen. Bleach solution was stored in milk jugs.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The dial food probe thermometer was not accurate to within 2°F.
08a - Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Infant Feeding-Hygienic Practices. Re-use of Bottles
Inspector Comments: The refrigerator in the older infant room was 45°F.
06/26/2014 Inspection, Immunization Review
05/20/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/16/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
04a - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Safe Water Source, Under Pressure, Temperature
Inspector Comments: 5/16/14 Hot water at children's hand sinks was 132°F.
05/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
04a - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Safe Water Source, Under Pressure, Temperature
Inspector Comments: 5/13/14 Hot water was not provided at the facility.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: 5/13/14 Peak hot water demand requirement was not met due to hot water supplied to the clothes washing machine.
05/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: One broken wall tile was present behind the mop sink. The refrigerator in the infant 1 room was placed on carpet. The window screen in the kitchen was in poor repair.
04a - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Safe Water Source, Under Pressure, Temperature
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided at the facility.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was present next to food items on the kitchen prep-counter. An employee beverage with a screw cap was present above children's fruit in the beige kitchen refrigerator. Peak demand hot water requirement was not met due to hot water supplied to the washing machine. An employee was observed filling items in the kitchen hand sink. A popcorn ceiling was present in the toddler 2 restroom.
08e - Non-Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Infant Feeding and Diapering
Inspector Comments: A rag was present in the diaper changing hand sink in infant 2.
07/31/2013 Inspection, Immunization Review
06/14/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/29/2013 Inspection, Routine
07/11/2012 Inspection, Immunization Review
06/06/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/21/2012 Inspection, Routine
08/30/2011 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp2
08/24/2011 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
08/02/2011 Inspection, Immunization Review
07/13/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/29/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/14/2011 Inspection, Routine
07/29/2010 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp3
07/07/2010 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp2
05/18/2010 Inspection, Immunization FollowUp1
04/20/2010 Inspection, Immunization Review
03/10/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/01/2010 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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