Akron Umc Head Start

2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 10 staff files and observed 1 staff having an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 03/24/2026

Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

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2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 10 staff files and observed 1 staff to be missing introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs training. Correction: Obtain documentation of introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/24/2026

Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

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2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

1 child's prescription medication to be missing the original pharmacy label. Correction: Prescription medications mist contain the original pharmacy label. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 03/24/2026

Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

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2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed M. Stoffels to be missing a 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 M. Stoffels has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance Letters for staff member M. Stoffels with written response to Specialist. 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 13 staff files and observed B. Perchez having an expired Trails abuse and neglect 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 B. Perchez has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance Letters for staff member B. Perchez with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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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 13 staff files and observed B. Perchez having an expired FBI 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 B. Perchez has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member B. Perchez with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ amount of time taken to evacuate.

Reviewed the past 12 months of fire drills and observed September of 2024 fire drill documentation to be missing. Correction: Ensure monthly fire drills are documented and maintained by the facility. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed R. Richie and M. Stoffels to be missing first aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain documentation of current first aid and CPR module and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/14/2025

Corrected by May 14, 2025

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2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed M. Camacho to be missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 05/14/2025

Corrected by May 14, 2025

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2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 3 children's files and observed one file having an immunation record to be missing physician's signature on non-medical immunization exemption form. Correction: Obtain documentation of physician's signature on non-medical immunization exemption form and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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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.

Electrical wire to be exposed and accessible to children protruding from the electrical meter on ground on the playground posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Reviewed 4 children's files and observed 1 file having an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement and add to file. Correct by 06/08/2024

Corrected by Jun 8, 2024

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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

3 bags of potting soil labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible to children on the floor in the blue classroom. Observed diaper wipes labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible to children on ow shelf in the bathroom in the pink classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of the reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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