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 5 child files and observed 3 children to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for children, correct by 3/5/26. Correct by 03/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.127.A · At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.

The current probationary license to not be posted. Correction: Current probationary childcare license needs to be posted in a prominent location, correct immediately 1/8/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, teacher posted the probationary license. No response is required. Correct by 01/08/2026

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 5 children's files and observe four children to have expired written authorization for emergency medical health care treatment Correction: Obtain updated written authorization for emergency medical health care treatment for all children. Correct immediately Correct by 08/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.2 · In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Observed in the Infant Room three (3) mattresses covered with three (3) big loose fitting sheets. Children were not sleeping on the cribs. Previously cited on 6/12/2025. Correction: Soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs. Correct immediately. The facility's Director corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by removing the crib sheets and placing the correct fitted size sheets on the cribs. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed four (4) staff files and observed Yusra N. file to be missing a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Yusra N. hire date was 5/29/2025. Correction: Obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider for staff Yusra N. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Inside: In Step 5 classroom, there were two blue chairs on a table with a child napping next to the table. In Step 2 classroom, there was an air purifier and AC unit on a shelf, a child was napping next to the shelf. In addition, identified upstairs contained asbestos, construction began before the abatement was completed. Outside: At the entrance outside there was a water table with water with a film on top/ sand/ debris and what looked like FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : 7 Steps Academy - Arvada South License Number : 1777055 toys that were not suitable to use and in a planter there was a flexible water hose approx. 3 ft. long. next to the planter, a broken yellow half of a hula hoop. An adult metal rake was leaned up on a fence in the preschool playground, both sheds were unlocked, both sheds were storage for building items (no toys were seen in either shed) all posing a potential hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equpment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit: All items were removed to a safe place inaccessible to all children. In addition, the facility ceased construction, and the abatement was completed. The final visual and air clearance report was dated 3/31/2025 confirming this facility passed with clean air. No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.3 · The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.

Per staff members statements, the facility has not had a Director on site 60% of the day, daily. Correction: The Director must be present at least 60% of any day the center is open. Submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : 7 Steps Academy - Arvada South License Number : 1777055

In Step 4 classroom, there were loose diapers and baby wipes in the children's cubbies, accessible to children. Correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kristi removed all the diapers to a locked cabinet. No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Per staff members statements, the toddlers walk through the preschool rooms for drop off and pick up daily. Licensing Specialists observed the toddler Step 2 room open, with children and staff in the room. Correction: Toddlers must be physically separated from other age groups at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In Step 4 classroom there was Cetaphil sunscreen with a manufacture label of 'Keep out of reach of children'. Correction: All items with a manufacture label of 'keep out of reach of children'. Corrected at the time of visit: Kristi put the sunscreen up to a higher shelf inaccessible to children. No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In Step 4 classroom, in the bathroom on a shelf accessible to children was a basket full of loose white trash bags, on the same shelf a roll of clear bags. Correction: All loose plastic bags must be stored inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kristi removed the shelf with all the plastic bags to a locked cabinet. No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In Step 5 classroom, there was a pair of adult scissors on a shelf accessible to children. Correction: All sharp tools must be stored inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Denise removed the scissors to a locked cabinet No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.233.B.1 · If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Per staff members statements, infants walk through the preschool and toddler rooms to be dropped off and picked up daily. Correction: Infants must be physically separated from other age groups at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

In the entry, where all children enter and exit, there was mini plastic eyes on the wall within reach of toddlers and older children, on the board in the entry way there was mini clothes pins both were posing a potential hazard. In the Step 4 room there was cotton balls on art projects in the children's cubbies, per staff members statements, there were children under the age of 3 in the room. In the infant room there was a purple ball with silver buttons, and a stuffed dog with plastic bubble eyes. In Step 2 room, there was two stuffed animals with plastic bubble eyes, and a purple ball with silver buttons, all posing a potential hazard to children under the age of 3. Correction: All toy parts must be free of choke hazards. Corrected at the time of visit: All items were removed to a safe place inaccessible to children. No written response needed. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.208.A.4 · The following records must be on file at the center: A record of visitors to the center.

Reviewed the visitor log, identified the construction workers and health department had not signed in before they removed the carpet or inspected the upstairs. Correction: All visitors must sign in. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.234.A · The center must comply with applicable state and local building and fire codes.

Per the notice on the facility door, the facility began construction without proper permits. Correction: The facility must comply with all state and local building and fire codes. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.234.B · Prior to construction, architectural plans for new buildings or for remodeling of existing buildings must be submitted for review and approval by the Department, the local fire department, and the local building department as to appropriateness, adequacy, and suitability for child care functions.

The facility failed to submit the architectural plans for the remodel of the upper level to the Department, local fire department and local building department for approval. Correction: Prior to construction, the facility must submit the plans to the Department, Fire department and local building department for approval. Submit a written response and documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : 7 Steps Academy - Arvada South License Number : 1777055

In Step 3, SM5 was alone with children. SM5 does not meet the ECT qualifications, SM5 is aide qualified. Correction: Each room must have an early childhood teacher or an early childhood assistant present at nap time. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

In Step 3 classroom, SM5 was alone with 7 children. SM5 does not have the FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through staff members statements that during transition from the toddler playground to CH1's classroom, CH1 was left alone and unsupervised in the fenced in toddler playground for about three (3) minutes. Correction: Ensure that at all times, all children are under the direct supervision of a qualified adult who have been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 03/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Identified through staff member statements that staff have seeing three (3) mice walking in the toddler classroom Step 2A and one (1) dead mouse glued on the mouse trap. Also, identified through staff members statements that they have seeing mice walking in the kitchen, walking in the entryway where the parents sign in and out their children and in the teachers’ lounge. Additionally, identified through staff statement that two (2) mice were walking around the toddler Step 2A classroom while the children were present. Furthermore, the health Department received a complaint about a mouse infestation in the facility and an onsite inspection was conducted on 03/11/2025. There was a compliance agreement between the facility's owner and the Health Department, and the Health Department will be conducting random progress inspections. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 03/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified through staff members statements that the facility failed to report to a county department of human or social services agency that CH1 was left alone and unsupervised for about three (3) minutes in the toddler playground area. Additionally, identified through staff statements that CH1 parent(s)/guardian(s) were not informed of the incident. Correction: Ensure to report to a county department of human or social services agency within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident involving a child in the care of the facility. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 03/13/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.