Akron Elementary School

2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Batteries labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked cabinet and in an unlocked drawer of teachers desk. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Director moved items making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

More than a finger widths gap between platform and double blue slide of the climbing equipment on the playground posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Submit

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2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Packing tape dispenser with serrated edge accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Director moved items making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Annette B having an expired TRAILS abuse and neglect background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Annette B has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance Letter for staff member Annette B with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Annette B having an expired FBI clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Annette B has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Annette B with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Annette B having an expired immunization training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunization training and add to staff file. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

An electrical outlet to be missing a protective cover accessible to children in the dramatic play area of the preschool classroom. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. ***CORREcTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director placed a protective cover making electrical outlet inaccessible to children. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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