Health Inspection Information

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  • 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 Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site
Business Name Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site
Address 812 Jamaica St
Aurora, CO 80010-4027
Phone 303-326-1018

Inspection Details
01/31/2022 Inspection, Routine
09/24/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
09/03/2019 Inspection, Routine
08h - Critical
: Handwashing Access and Supplies
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the left hand sink in the preschool room. Corrective Action: Paper towels were provided to the hand sink.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer in the toddler 2 room measured less than 50 ppm chlorine residual and was not labeled for use. Corrective Action: The sanitizer was mixed to a proper concentration and labeled for intended use.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: The disinfectant was not mixed per manufacturers instructions in the toddlers 2 room and the preschool shared bathroom. Corrective Action: The disinfectant was mixed to a proper concentration. The disinfectant in the preschool shared bathroom was not labeled for use. Corrective Action: The disinfectant was labeled for intended use.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Per an employee in the toddlers 2 room, napping mats are cleaned with disinfectant following use without a rinse step. Corrective Action: Education on proper sanitizing procedures was provided. Sanitizer in the preschool room measured greater than 200 ppm chlorine residual. Corrective Action: The sanitizer was mixed to a proper concentration.
08/28/2018 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
01/26/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/18/2018 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: A aerosol can of lavender scented air freshener used to disguise noxious odors was observed in the toddler 2 room. A container of Sure Scents Lavender air freshener used to disguise noxious odors was observed in the preschool 4's room #10 bathroom.
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: The hot water supply at the following child accessible sinks measured above the 120°F: the diapering area hand sink in the infant room (126°F), the diapering area hand sink in the toddler 1 room (121°F), the low hand sink in the toddler 1 room (121°F), the diapering area hand sink located in the toddler 2 room (126°F), the low hand sink in the toddler 2 room (124°F), the low hand sink in the preschool 3's room (126°F), the low hand sink in the preschool 4's room #9 (125°F), the low hand sink in the preschool 4's room #10 (124°F), and the left children's bathroom hand sink in the preschool 4's room #10 (123°F). Re-inspection needed.
10c - Critical
: Handwashing and Hygienic Practices
Inspector Comments: A child was observed not washing their hands after water sensory play was finished in the toddler 2 room. Corrected during inspection by reviewing when proper hand washing is required through out the day with the teacher.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: A container of unapproved Clorox Clean Linen Scented Bleach was being used to sanitize table tops and toys in the preschool 3's room. A container of Clorox Lemon Scented Bleach was observed in the preschool 4's room #9. A container of Clorox Clean Linen Scented Bleach was observed in the facilities kitchen beneath the hand washing sink. Corrected during inspection by removing the unapproved bleach from the facility. A spray bottle of sanitizing bleach and water measured greater than 200 parts per million (ppm) chlorine residual upon inspection. Corrected during inspection by adding water until the sanitizer measured at or below 200 ppm.
11i - Critical
: Operational Requirements
Inspector Comments: An open gallon of milk was not properly date marked with an open date and a use by date in the toddler 1 room. Corrected during inspection by labeling the gallon of milk with an open date and a use by date.
01/12/2017 Inspection, Routine
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: The chlorine sanitizer solution in a spray bottle in the Preschool 2 classroom had a residual that failed to meet or exceed 50 ppm on the test strip. Corrected on-site.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: An employee in the Toddler 2 classroom stated that after applying the chlorine disinfectant to a diaper table, they allow it to air dry rather than waiting for five minutes and following with a rinse step. Corrected on-site.
11g - Non-Critical
: Refrigeration
Inspector Comments: A noncommercial, reach-in refrigerator was observed in the Infant classroom.
01/19/2016 Inspection, Routine
06d - Critical
Disease Prevention: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of sanitizers/disinfectants, immunization records
Inspector Comments: Disinfectants in spray bottles throughout the facility had a chlorine residual concentration lower then 2400 ppm.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: Milk in jars in the kitchen refrigerator was 48°F. Food serving trays were stored next to cleaning agents under the kitchen sink.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The refrigerator thermometers were not operational.
08b - Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Formula/Breast Milk Held at 41°F or Less
Inspector Comments: Milk in jars in the refrigerator at the infants (118) room was 50°F for more than four hours.
10a - Critical
Toxic Materials Management: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer in a spray bottle at the pre-school (136) room had a chlorine residual concentration higher than 200 ppm.
02/19/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
05d - Non-Critical
Interior Design: Play and Napping/Sleeping Equipment
Inspector Comments: The covers on the foam play blocks in the main hallway were frayed and worn on the edges.
06d - Critical
Disease Prevention: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of sanitizers/disinfectants, immunization records
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer in the Infant 1 room had a chlorine residual exceeding 200 parts per million. The contact time of the chlorine disinfectant during a diaper change in Infant 1 was not 5 minutes and not followed by a clean water rinse.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A food thermometer was not readily available in the kitchen.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not present within the kitchen refrigerator in order to monitor air temperature. A single-use container of baby food was reused to store sugar in the cabinet above the kitchen sink.
01/17/2014 Inspection, Routine
07c - Critical
Food Service: Approved Snacks and Meals From Guardians
Inspector Comments: Parents/Guardians brought apples that require washing and weren't washed. A prep sink was not available at the facility. Parents cannot wash produce at home.

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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