2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Identified by Teresa R.'s statement that CH1 was on preschool playground when injury occured. Correction: Ensure to Keep toddlers separate from other age groups at all times except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

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

2.124.A.1.b · 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: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Identified through Teresa R.'s statement that CH was on preschool playground when jumped and hurt foot. Identified that Teresa R. statement she notified Director of injury and Director stated MOC was coming soon. Identified by Teresa's statement that MOC reported on Brightwheel that CH was seen at hospital MOC reported to facility on 10/21/2024 at 8:41 p.m. Facility did not report injury to Department. Correction: Report all injuries that require medical attention with in 24 hours to the Department. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.c · 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: A child or staff member with a reportable disease, as defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 6 CCR 1009-1, Appendix A (June 14, 2023), which is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. These regulations are also available at no cost from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246 or at www.sos.state.co.us/ccr. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Identified through Brianna S. statement, Brighwheel attendance, and Brightwheel parents notification that two infants had confirmed cases of hand foot and mouth disease and the facility did not report to the Health Department. Correction: Ensure to report reportable disease to the Health Department. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/10/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

Observed toddler door open to bathroom that preschool children utilize. Identified from director that toddler and preschool children are sharing bathroom. Correction: Keep all toddler facilities completely separate from other ages. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

In Infant room no Early Childhood Teacher supervising children. Correction: Assign at least (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 eight (8) staff files and observed Jazmin G., and Teresa R., files to have expired Department-approved Standard precautions training. Teresa R. certificate expired: 5/28/2025 and Jazmin G. certificate expired 8/11/2024. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Standard precautions training for staff members Jazmin G., and Teresa R. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed Teresa R., Brianna S., files to have expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Brianna S. certificate expired: 6/14/2025 and Teresa R. certificate expired: 5/28/2025 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for staff members Teresa R., Brianna S. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 eight (8) staff files and observed Sheila G., Brianna S., and Teresa R. files to have expired Department-approved safe sleep training. Sheila G. certificate expired: 8/13/2024, Brianna S., certificate expired: 6/14/2025 and Teresa R. certificate expired: 5/28/2024 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved safe sleep training.for staff members Sheila G., Brianna S., and Teresa R. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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

2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed Brianna S., and Sheila G. files to have expired Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Brianna S. certificate expired: 6/13/2025 and Sheila G. certificate expired: 6/17/2025, Correction: Obtain a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course for staff members Brianna S. and Sheila G. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 eight (8) staff files and observed Tishana G. file to be missing a Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Tishana G. hire date was 01/27/2025 Correction: Obtain a Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs for Tishana G. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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 eight (8) staff files and observed Tishana G. file to be missing the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on early Childhood Professionals training. Tishana G. hire date was 01/27/2025 Correction: Obtain the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on early Childhood Professionals training for staff member Tishana G. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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 eight (8) staff files and observed Jazmin G., file to be missing an FBI clearance letter and Victoria C. file to be missing a CBI clerance 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 Jazmin G. and Victoria C. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Jazmin G, and CBI clearance letter for Victoria C. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 statements that SM2 and other staff members have been left alone in the playground area supervising as many as fifteen (15) to twenty (20) children or more. Correction: Ensure that staff to child ratios by ages of children and number of staff members are maintained at all times. Correct immediately. send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Licensing Specialist observed the toddler 1 and toddler 2 classrooms, the preschool classroom and and the pre-K classroom all joined together in the preschool playground. There were nine (9) toddlers ages 12 to 24 months, six (6) children form the preschool classroom ages 2/1/2 to 3 years old and six (6) children from the Pre-K classroom ages 3 to 4 years old. There was a total of twenty-one (21) children ages ranging from twelve (12) months to five(5) years old in the preschool playground and four (4) staff members supervising the children, Correction: Ensure that the Toddler facilities both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separated from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Identified through the facility's Director statement that a parent had witnessed SM2 grabbing a child by one FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (1) arm and dragging the child by the arm across the classroom floor because the child was not listening to her. Also, identified through staff member statements that she has seen SM2 forcefully pulling a toddler down to sit on the classroom floor and also has seen outside in the playground area when the children are misbehaving SM2 saying take a sit and forcefully pulling the child down to the ground. Additionally, identified through staff member statements that she has seen the Teacher in the preschool classroom hitting the children back when the children hit her. Furthermore, identified through staff member statements that she has seen the same preschool teacher grabbing children by one arm and dragging the child across the classroom floor during transitions and also has seen the facility's Director grabbing children by one arm and dragging the classroom floor. Correction: Children must not be subject to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

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

2.225.G · Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

It was identified through the facility's Director statements that SM2 told CH2 that CH2 did not need to take anybody’s food because CH2 was too chunky already. It was also identified through staff member statements that another staff member frequently yells at the children in the preschool classroom and SM2 curses at the children and screams in the children’s faces. Correction: Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

It was identified through staff members statements that the building complex employee and the facility's maintenance man, Tanner Uhrich has been entering the classrooms and have had access to children for an undisclosed amount of time and Tanner Uhrich does not have the required background checks. Additionally, upon reviewing of staff files it was identified that staff members Rian Z.., Pamela H. and Sheila G. files was missing CBI clearance letters, Sheila G. files was missing a FBI clearance letter and Tishana G.'s file was missing a TRAILS clearance letter and all staff members have been working alone and unsupervised in the infant, toddler, preschool and pre-k classrooms. Rian Z. hire date:12/12/2024, Pamela H. hire date: 06/28/2024 and Tishana G. hire date: 01/23/2025, Sheila G. hire date: 08/25/2014 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification that the maintenance man Tanner Uhrich, and staff members, Rian Z. Tishana G. Pamela H. and Sheila G. have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS, and/or Out of State Clearance Letters for the maintenance man Tanner Uhrich, CBI clearance letters for Rian Z.. Pamela H. and Sheila G., TRAILS clearance letter for Tishana G. and FBI clearance letter for Sheila G. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 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:

Identified through staff members statements that staff members frequently float between classrooms. A review of staff files indicated that SM2 works as an early childhood teacher in the infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, while SM1 and SM3 work as early childhood teachers in the toddler and preschool classrooms. However, none of these staff members hold the required qualifications for early childhood teachers. Correction: Ensure that all early childhood teachers assigned responsibility for a single group of children possess the required qualifications. Please address this matter immediately and submit written verification of compliance to Specialist. Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.129.A.3 · Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential.

Licensing Specialist observed confidential information regarding a child's allergy, along with the child's picture, posted openly on the preschool classroom child size table. Correction: All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential. Correct immediately. The violation was corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director promptly removed the posted confidential information from the table. A sign was posted on the classroom counter indicating that classroom allergy information is inside the cabinet. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/22/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

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

2.225.D · Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Identified through staff statements that Toddler 2 classroom teachers, have taken food away from the children and thrown in the trash as a disciplinary measure when the children are taking too long to eat or if they get up from the table. Correction: Ensure that Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure. Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist Correct by 05/22/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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 nine (9) children files and obseved three (3) files to have an expired health statement completed by a Health Care Provider. Correction: Obtain a health statement completed by a Health Care Provider for three (3) children. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved two (2) files to be missing a written authorization from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) to administer topical preparations and other ointments. Correction: Obtain two (2) written authorization from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) to administer topical preparations and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

2.216.C.1.a · The toddler early childhood teacher, a staff member assigned responsibility for a single group and working under the supervision of the director, must meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Reviewed seven (7) staff files and observed Kelly M., files to be missing Toddler ECT qualifications. Observed Kelly M. working alone and unsupervised in the toddler A. classroom. Kelly M. hire date was 8/15/2023. Correction: Obtain ECT qualifications for staff member Kelly M. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: supervision. 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:

Reviewed seven (7) staff files and observed Brooklyn C. file to be missing ECT qualifications. Observed Brooklyn C. working alone and unsupervised in the preschool classroom. Brooklyn C. hire date was 9/25/2023. Correction: Obtain ECT qualifications for staff member Brooklyn C. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed seven (7) staff files and observed Brooklyn C. , Kelly M., Maryam A., and Teresa R. files to be missing at least one (1) hor of child development training. Brooklyn C. hire date was 9/25/2023, Kelly M. hire date was 8/15/2023, Maryam A. hire date was 2/28/2024, and Teresa R. hire date was 3/28/2024. Correction: Obtain at least one (1) hor of child development training for staff members Brooklyn C. , Kelly M., Maryam A., and Teresa R. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 seven (7) staff files and observed Briana S., Sheila G., Amber E. files to be missing the FBI background check renewal background checks done every 5 years: Correction: Every five 5 years, request for FBI criminal records 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 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. Correct immediately Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

A container with small pieces of magnetics logs in the toddler A classroom with children under the age of 3 years posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Toy, toy parts. furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under than 3 years must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Correct immediately, Corrected at time of the inspection by the classroom teacher making inaccessible. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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

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

Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved one (1) file to have an individual health care plan that was not FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ signed and dated by the child's parent(s) or guardian (s). Additionally, the order stated that Antihistamine Zyrtec 2.5mg was needed and the facility did not have it. Correction: Obtain signature and date of the child's parent(s)/ guardian(s) on the individual health care plan and obtain the required Antihistamine Zyrtec 2.5mg. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The child's parents signed and dated the individual health care plan and brought the Antihistamine Zyrtec 2.5mg. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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

7.702.42.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 six (6) staff files and observed Carmelita A.'s file to be missing a State Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Carmelita A. hire date was 10/26/2022. Correction: Obtain a State Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module for Carmelita A. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.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 four (4) children files and observed two (2) files to have an expired copy of the child's health statement. The health statements on file were dated 6/2/2021 and 7/1/2021. Correction: Obtain a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Send verification with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

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

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: L_IT_TL_E_ L_O_VE_S_ E_AR_L_Y_ LE_A_R_NI_N_G _CE_N_T_ER_ L_L_C__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_6_33_38_5______ ________________________________________________

Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Sheila G.'s file to have an expired Department-approved Standard Precautions training certificate. The Certificate on file was dated 7/3/2022. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Standard Precautions training for Sheila G. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 six (6) staff files and observed Sheila G.'s file to have an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. The certificate on file was dated 8/14/2022. Sheila G. hire date was 8/25/2014. Correction: Obtain Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for Sheila G. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.D.1.a · . 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.

Staff member Carmelita A. working alone and unsupervised in the Toddler 1 classroom and not having the CBI and TRAILS background check clearance letters. Carmelita A. hire date was 10/26/2022. Additionally, substitute staff Pamela H. was observed working in the infant classroom and not having any background check clearance letters. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: L_IT_TL_E_ L_O_VE_S_ E_AR_L_Y_ LE_A_R_NI_N_G _CE_N_T_ER_ L_L_C__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_6_33_38_5______ ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Carmelita A. and substitute staff Pamela H. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and TRAILS clearance Letters for staff member Carmelita A., and CBI, FBI and TRAILS clearance letters for Pamela H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.D.1.a.1 · . Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Staff member Carmelita A. working alone and unsupervised in the Toddler 1 classroom and not having the CBI and TRAILS background check clearance letters. Carmelita A. hire date was 10/26/2022. Additionally, substitute staff Pamela H. was observed working in the infant classroom and not having any background check 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 Carmelita A., and Pamela H. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and TRAILS clearance Letters for staff member Carmelita A. and CBI, FBI and TRAILS clearance letters for Pamela H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.33.D · . Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. 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 FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Staff member Carmelita A. working alone and unsupervised in the Toddler 1 classroom and not having a CBI background check clearance letter. Carmelita A. hire date was 10/26/2022. Additionally, substitute staff Pamela H. was observed working in the infant classroom and not having any background FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 _Na_m_e _: L_IT_TL_E_ L_O_VE_S_ E_AR_L_Y_ LE_A_R_NI_N_G _CE_N_T_ER_ L_L_C__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_6_33_38_5______ ________________________________________________ check 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 Carmelita A. and substitute staff Pamela H. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI clearance Letters for staff member Carmelita A., and CBI, FBI and TRAILS clearance letters for Pamela H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.45.C.1 · The Toddler Early Childhood Teacher, a staff member assigned responsibility for a single group and working under the supervision of the Director, must meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Carmelita A.'s file to be missing an Early Childhood Teacher Qualification. Carmelita was working alone and unsupervised in the Toddler 1 classroom. Correction: Ensure that all Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children are qualified. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/15/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.