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

At the time of visit, in room 404, three sharpie markers labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were in a pencil container in the desk area and were accessible to children. In room 407, several sharpie markers labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were in a plastic caddy behind the teacher's desk and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the co-directors moved the sharpie markers to locked cabinets in both rooms bringing the center into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in the girls bathroom, a roll of loose trash bags were on top of the paper towel dispenser and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the bags to a high cabinet bringing the center into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in room 407, a pair of adult scissors was in a plastic caddy behind the teacher's desk, and a staple remover was on top of a filing cabinet behind the teacher's desk and both were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all sharp tools must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the items to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No reponse needed. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in room 404, a stack of chairs was near the art drying rack and was a safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, all indoor furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director unstacked the chairs bringing the center into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

2.229.R.7 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music

At the time of visit, in rooms 404 and 407, musical instruments were not available and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, music instruments or other music activities must be available and accessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2024. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

At the time of visit, the facility did not have documentation of a current passing fire inspection. Correction: Immediately, the facility must maintain a passing fire inspection report that is available for review upon request at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2024. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

At the time of visit, on the climbing structure on the playground, there was a gap between the double slide and the deck that created an entrapment and strangulation hazard. Correction: Immediately, all pieces of playground equipment must not be an entrapment or strangulation hazard at any time. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2024. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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