2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Observed through name to face sheets and identified through staff statements that several classrooms in the morning are out of ratio. Correction: Classrooms must be in ratio at all times. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/25/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 1 staff member to 10 children.

Identified through staff statements that classrooms were out of ratio in the mornings and afternoons. Also dentified through attendance records that Cubs room was out of ratio with 6 infants and 1 teacher. This violation was cited previously on 3/18/2025. This is a direct violation of stipulation B in the settlement letter. The settlement letter stipulation B states “Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom. Correction: Classooms must be in ratio at all times. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/27/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed in the Duck room in the window sill chipped drywall and peeling paint. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed in the Monkey Room in an unlocked drawer adult scissors accessible to children Correction: Sharp instruments must be stored in areas inacessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teacher put scissors in cabinet above the sink making them inaccessible to children. No response is needed Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed in the Duck room in the bathroom, three tubes of diaper cream labled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children Correction: Items labeled "keep of of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

Observed in the Bear room, an empty ziplock bag on a toy shelf accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must not be accessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teacher took the gallon sized ziplock bag and threw it away. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.B.1 · The written order by the person with prescriptive authority shall include: Child's name.

Observed an epipen in the Ducks classroom without a written order or health plan. Correction: Obtain health plan for prescribed medications. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 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 17 staff files and observed staff member 1 to be missing the results of FBI and CBI background checks Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI, for staff member 1 with written response to the specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 17 staff files and observed staff member 2 to be missing Recognizing the Impact of Bias. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Reviewed 17 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing a signed document that the parents have read and understand the policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain signed document from parents stating they have read and understand the policies and procedures. Correct immediately Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 17 children's files and observed one child to have expired health statement and one child to missing health statement Correction: Obtain updated health statements for all children. Correct by 01/03/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Identified through staff and parent statements that classrooms have been out of ratio. Observed Elephant classroom to be out of ratio between 8:15 and 8:45 am. Correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/01/2024 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Identifed through staff statement and observed two classrooms out of ratio. Correction: Class ratios must be maintained. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.E · An assistant early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children during times specified in rule section 2.217, must meet one (1) of the following qualifications:

Reviewed three staff files and observed and identified through staff statement one unqualified staff left alone with children. Correction: Unqualified staff must not be left alone with children. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/25/2024 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.k · 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 police or sheriff contact with the facility.

Identified through staff statement that facility did not report police contact to Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Correction: Facility must report contact with police or sheriff to the Department Of Early Childhood within 24 hours. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/07/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility did not report a reportable incident as required by regulation and statute. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Identified through staff statements that a child in the Infant 2 classroom was slapped on the hand and dragged by the arm. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical harm. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/07/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff 1 held child 1 by the hand and forced them to try to pick up toys. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Identified through staff statements that a child in the Infant 2 classroom was physically forced to clean up toys. Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/07/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility did not report police contact to Licensing. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Identified through staff statements that facility failed to report a reportable incident as required by statute. Correction: Facility must report within 24 hours of a critical incident. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/07/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Observed Pre-K and 4 year old classrooms, to have one electrical outlet uncovered in each room accessible to children. Correction: All electrical outlets must be covered and inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teachers put outlet cover in the outlets. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

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.

Observed in Toddler 1 art with cotton balls on on the walls posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choking hazard. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teacher took down art with cotton balls making it inaccessible to children. No response necessary. Correct by 02/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

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 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 observed Victoria W. to be missing a health statement Correction: Obtain updated health statements for all staff Correct by 02/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 observed Gail B to have expired child abuse prevention training Correction: Obtain updated child abuse prevention training for all staff. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 files and observed Ashley R. and Victoria W. to be missing CPR/First Aid training or module Correction: Obtain First Aid/CPR training or module for all staff. Correct by 02/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 10 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing medical statements Correction: Obtain current medical statements for all children. Correct by 02/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms to have loose plastic trash bags in an unlocked drawer accessible to children Correction: Loose plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member put bags in an upper cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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.

Observed in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms, paper clips, hair ties and a variety of other small items in unlocked drawers accesible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All choking hazards must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff members put put small objects up in locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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

2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to be missing Infant Safe Sleep. Correction: Obtain Safe Sleep training for staff working with infants less than twelve months. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to be missing Introduction to Early Intervention Correction: Obtain Introduction to Early Intervention within 90 days of employment for all staff Correct by 02/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to have expired Standard Precautions Training. Correction: Obtain updated Standard Precautions trainings for all staff. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Ashley R. to be missing CBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Ashley R. and Cathy D. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff member Ashley R. with written response to specialist. Correct by 01/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.