2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Crackerjack classrrom staff members did not complete written name-to-face attendance verification during transition from the farm to the bathroom then from bathroom to the classroom. Correction: Written attendance verification must be completed during transition. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Sarah H. with expired Child Abuse prevention training. Correction: The training must be updated annually. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Sarah completed the training. No response required. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 identified Morgan S. to be missing TRAILS Clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Morgan S. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Morgan S. to be missing FBI and CBI Clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Morgan S. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and CBI Clearance Letters with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Julie B. and Sarah H. to be missing the signed abuse form. Correction: All staff must sign the abuse form. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Julie B. to missing the signature for fire extinguisher and fire alarm training. Correction: All staff must sign the statement. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Julie B. signed the statement. No response required. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the 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 13 staff files and identified Sarah H. to be missing a medical statement and self-reported health history. Correction: All staff must submit a medical statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

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

2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures

Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Julie B. to missing the signature for Medication Administration policies and Procedures. Correction: All staff must sign the statement. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Julie B. signed the statement. No response required. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 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 7 child files and identified 2 children's immunization record not documented the approved form. Correction: The immunization record must be documented on the approved form. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

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

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 7 child files and identified 1 child's medical statement to be expired. Correction: Each child must have an updated health statement from the physician. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Bubblegum classroom, on top of the shelf, lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ In the hallway in front of the bathrooms, two large bottles of sunscreen, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the lotion and sunscreen to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 05/06/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 8 staff files and observed one staff to be missing Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Eduation Programs Correction: Obtain Early Intervention and Preschool Eduation Programs for all staff within 90 days. Correct immediately Correct by 06/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.I · 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 Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed one staff to be missing Impact of Bias of Early Childhood Professionals. Correction: Obtain Impact of Bias of Early Childhood Professionals within 90 days of hire. Correct immediately. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.41.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 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 7 staff members' files, all files (Alisha B., Melissa M., Ashtyn G., Lauren H., Samantha J., Maria K., and Kiara L.) are lacking medical statements dated within the last 6 months of employment. Correction: Review all staff members' files, and ensure all files have updated health statements. Correct by 08/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2023

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

7.702.42.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety Certificate (including CPR for all ages of children) and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Reviewed 7 staff members' files, one file (Ashtyn G.) is lacking documentation of First Aid and CPR training FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ or the basic first aid and CPR module. Correction: All employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a basic first aid and CPR module within 30 calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed 7 staff members' files, one file (Melissa M.) is lacking updated documentation of the department-approved Child Abuse Prevention. the most recent training was completed on 5/21/2022. Correction: Review all staff members' files, and ensure all files have documentation of the department-approved Child Abuse Prevention. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.