Kindercare Learning Centers Llc

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

Two yellow tables outside on the preschool and toddler playground with peeling and chipped paint. Observed wood on the climbing equipment, on the toddler playground, to have broken wood on the handle. Observed these items to pose a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be trained, and have the opportunity to ask questions about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed 3 staff members records to be missing documentation of the required signed statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules. Correction: All staff must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules. Correct by

2.128.C.1 · The following documents are confidential and not available for review: Information identifying children or their families;

A stop sign with a photo of a child, and a list of the child's first and last name and health information posted on the outside of the cabinet. Observed the child's identifying information was not confidential. Correction: Information identifying children or families must be kept confidential. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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

A backpack on the yellow table on the preschool playground to have a first aid kit with alcohol wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children", and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The teacher wore the backpack on their back. No response required. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

A crib in the Infant A classroom to have a green loose fitted sheet posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Cribs must have properly fitted sheets. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director placed the sheet on the mattresses properly. No response required. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.221.B · The center must apply sunscreen, have the parent(s)/guardian(s) apply sunscreen, or use another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection for children prior to children going outside. Sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Identified through staff statement that they do not apply sunscreen to children prior to playing outside during the winter months, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Sunscreen or another form of skin protection must be applied to children prior to outside time year round. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed 3 staff members records to be missing name, address, phone number, birthday, immunization record or statement, and emergency contact information. Correction: Obtain completed staff records for all staff records as required. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 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 29 staff records and observed 2 staff members records to be missing documentation of the required health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all staff records as required. Correct by 4.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/17/2026

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed 3 staff records to be missing documentation of the required abuse acknowledgment form, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All staff members must sign an abuse acknowledgment form. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed 3 staff members records to be missing documentation of the signature indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures. Correction: All staff must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

A ball in the toddler classroom labeled for children over the age of three, accessible to children, and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director threw the ball in the trash can. No response required. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed 3 staff members records to be missing documentation of the required signed statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's medication administration policies. Correction: All staff must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's medication administration policies. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

A backpack on the yellow table on the preschool playground to have emergency medication in it and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Medications must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection, the teacher placed the backpack on their back. No response required. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 29 staff members records and observed 3 staff members records to be missing documentation of the required fire safety and the use of fire extinguisher and fire alarms training. Correction: Each staff member must complete the required fire safety and the use of fire extinguisher and fire alarms training. Correct immediately by 3.17.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.17.2026. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 29 staff files and identified one staff member (DOH 9/15/25) to be missing the 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 staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails clearance letter with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the 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 29 staff files and identified 2 staff members to be missing 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 staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI clearance letter with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 29 staff files and identified one staff member to be lived outside of the State of Colorado and to be missing Out-of-State 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 member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out-of-State clearance letter with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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 29 staff files and identified one staff member to be missing the Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: All staff must complete the training then update annually. Correct immediately and submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/17/2026

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 29 staff files and identified two staff members to be missing the Introduction of the early intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/17/2026

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 29 staff files and identified one staff member to be missing the recognizing the impact of bias. Correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/17/2026

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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:

Reviewed twenty three )23) staff files and observed Judy R.'s fle to be missing out of state background check 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 member Judy R have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of state background check Clearance Letters for staff member Judy R. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/18/2025

Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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

Reviewed twenty three (23) staff files and observed Desire P. and Maria M. files to be missing an early childhood teacher qualifications. Additionally, Desire P. and Maria M. were observed working together in the Infant A classroom. Correction: Obtain an early childhood teacher qualifications for Desire P. and Maria M. Ensure to have qualified teachers n the Infant A classroom. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/18/2025

Corrected by Apr 18, 2025