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 A Childs Touch
Business Name A Childs Touch
Address 9191 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229-4660
Phone 303-286-8460

Inspection Details
02/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
08/06/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
06/18/2019 Inspection, Routine
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: The temperature of water at the Toddler 1 classroom combined faucet toddler hand sink (70°F) did not range between 90-120°F. The length of time that the metered faucet hand sinks remained on without reactivating the faucet was less than 10 seconds at the following locations: School Age 2 classroom main hand sink (7 seconds) and boys' bathroom hand sink (1 second). Corrective action: The hand sink water temperature was corrected to measure between 90-120°F, and the metered faucets were modified to remain on for at least 10 seconds.
08h - Critical
: Handwashing Access and Supplies
Inspector Comments: The mechanical air drying device at the School Age 1 classroom hand sink was not working, and paper towels were not provided. Corrective action: Paper towels were provided at this sink.
10c - Critical
: Handwashing and Hygienic Practices
Inspector Comments: A child in the Pre-K classroom did not wash his hands after using the toilet. Corrective action: The inspector informed the teacher, who had the child wash his hands properly.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The following foods were stored greater than 41°F: (in the Infant 1 room) milk (53°F), (in the left Kitchen refrigerator) milk (46-50°F), and rice milk (50°F). Shepherd's pie (113-120°F) from a delivery was received at a temperature below 135°F. Corrective action: The Infant 1 room refrigerator thermostat was modified to hold at or below 41°F, and receiving temperatures were discussed with the person in charge. Follow-up required for left kitchen refrigerator.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided in the left kitchen refrigerator. The kitchen dish washing area hand sink did not have a sign that told employees to wash their hands.
12c - Critical
: Feeding
Inspector Comments: Breastmilk and formula in the Infants 2 room refrigerator was stored at a temperature (46°F) greater than 41°F. Corrective action: The refrigerator thermostat was adjusted to hold milk at or below 41°F.
01/08/2019 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
10/15/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/09/2018 Inspection, Routine
06a - Non-Critical
: Grounds Maintained
Inspector Comments: The metal bars above the slides of the outdoors play castle were soiled with rust.
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Holes in the wall were located underneath the upper play area in Pre-K 1. A hole in the wall was located at the base of the stairs in the Kindergarten classroom. Multiple air fresheners were located in Intermediates 2. The blue sofa in the pre-primary classroom was torn and in disrepair. Paint on the ventilation of the air conditioning system underneath the upper play area in the Twos classroom was chipped. The floor level temperature (66°F) in the Infant 1 room was less than 68°F. A spray can of air and fabric odor eliminator was stored under the Toddler 2 room diaper changing hand sink. Peppermint and almond essential oils being used as part of educational activities in the Infant 1 room were observed in the cabinet.
08b - Non-Critical
: Water System Design/Testing
Inspector Comments: The water from the water fountain in Intermediates 2 did not expel far enough from the orifice to prevent from contamination.
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: The metered faucet of the hand sink in Intermediates 1 did not stay on for at least 15 seconds without needing to press the button again. The temperature of hot water at the Toddler 1 room children’s hand sink (85°F) and at the adult restroom hand sink in the infant/toddler building (87°F) did not range between 90-120°F.
08f - Non-Critical
: Plumbing
Inspector Comments: The interiors of the Infant 1 and Infant 2 room dish machines were soiled with mineral deposit residue.
10a - Critical
: Personal Health
Inspector Comments: A staff illness policy with a list of symptoms that require exclusion and exclusion duration was not provided upon inspection.
10c - Critical
: Handwashing and Hygienic Practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the Infants 2 room washed their hands for less than 20 seconds after performing a diaper change
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cabinets underneath the food preparation table in the kitchen were torn and in disrepair.
12c - Critical
: Feeding
Inspector Comments: Two bottles of infant formula in the Infant 1 room refrigerator were not labeled with the date received.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was unlabeled as to its contents in Intermediates 1.
14c - Critical
: Art and Science Materials
Inspector Comments: Oatmeal and soda used for arts and crafts in the Twos room was not labeled as not for human consumption.
12/05/2017 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
10/20/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/11/2017 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: Several air fresheners were observed throughout the facility. Several holes in the wall were observed in the womens restroom in the infant 1 room.
08b - Non-Critical
: Water System Design/Testing
Inspector Comments: Several drinking fountains throughout the facility had low stream pressures as to not prevent contamination of the orifice.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: The cardboard castle in the ladybugs room was not smooth and easily cleanable.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer in the infant 1 room contained a concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The kitchen dish machine failed to produce a concentration of 50-200 ppm chlorine residual during the final sanitizing rinse.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: A light above the kitchen washing machine was not functioning. Several holes in the wall were observed near the kitchen mopsink. The interior of the kitchen microwave was soiled with food debris. The ceiling vent above the kitchen oven was soiled with dust.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Chemical spray bottles in the toddler 3 room and hornet room were unlabeled as to their contents.
01/09/2017 Inspection, RN IZ Phone Call
10/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in Toddler 1 faucet was leaking. The art sink lab faucet was not properly sealed to the wall.
08f - Non-Critical
: Plumbing
Inspector Comments: The metered faucet in Grasshopper room was less than 10 seconds. The kitchen ice machine drain line was slow to drain.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: Straw hats were observed in 3-4 year old class room. Soft books were observed in Toddler's room.
09c - Non-Critical
: Napping Sleeping Areas & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Multiple sleeping mats with sheets were observed to be stored touching in multiple class rooms.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: An bottle of unlabeled chlorine disinfectant was observed in Infant 1 room.
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: Multiple non commercial and single use containers were observed in the kitchen.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Multiple unapproved scented spray products were observed throughout multiple class rooms. Scented bleach product was observed in the laundry room.
12/14/2015 Inspection, Immunization Review
11/12/2015 Inspection, Routine
04f - Non-Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Water Supply, Plumbed Facilities, Custodial Areas
Inspector Comments: Multiple metered hand sinks through out the facility were on for less than 15 seconds.
05b - Critical
Interior Design: Proper Sanitization of Toys, Indoor Play Surfaces
Inspector Comments: Staff stated the a furry cloth camping chair in room PreK 1 was sanitized with sanitizer spray.
05d - Non-Critical
Interior Design: Play and Napping/Sleeping Equipment
Inspector Comments: Multiple toy blocks in room PreK 1 were chipped.
08a - Critical
Infant Toddler Nurseries: Infant Feeding-Hygienic Practices. Re-use of Bottles
Inspector Comments: Staff in room Infant 2 was observed changing gloves without washing hands during food service.
01/05/2015 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: A wooden bookshelf in the kidergarten room was chipped. The wooden window ledges in the 3-year old classroom were chipped. Carpet was present below water fountains near the main office. Carpet was present below a water fountain and handsink in the Pre-Kindergarten 2 classroom.
04d - Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Hand washing Facilities
Inspector Comments: Two metered handsink faucets in common girls and boys restrooms did not run for a minimum of 15 seconds. The metered handsink faucets in the Pre-Primary and Pre-Kindergarten 2 rooms did not run for a minimum of 15 seconds.
04f - Non-Critical
Sanitary Facilities and Controls: Water Supply, Plumbed Facilities, Custodial Areas
Inspector Comments: The handsink caulking was torn in the Pre-Primary Butterflies room.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the kitchen single door reach-in cooler. The lower door panel was cracked on the kitchen single door reach-in cooler.
01/22/2014 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/16/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/10/2013 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: The caulking around several restroom toilets was torn.
07a - Critical
Colorado RFE Rules and Regulations: Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: Beef tips in the single door standing milk reach in cooler in the kitchen were 62°F while cooling tightly covered in a 12x16x2 metal pan. The spray nozzle on the three compartment sink hung below the flood rim.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the food preparation sink in the kitchen was moldy.
02/05/2013 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/17/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/10/2012 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/21/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/31/2011 Inspection, Immunization Review
12/13/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/06/2010 Inspection, Routine
01/14/2010 Inspection, Immunization Review

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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