2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Identified through the attendance verification documentation that CH2 and CH3 were cared for in the Infant classroom. Confirmed through children's files, both children are older than 18 months. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow their policy regarding notification of parents for handling children's accidents and injuries - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.10 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries

It was confirmed that an incident occurred to CH1 in the morning; POC wasn't notified until the afternoon, during the pick-up time. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to report a reportable incident to the appropriate authorities. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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 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.

It was confirmed that the facility failed to report a reportable incident to the appropriate authority. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) any reportable incident must be reported to the appropriate authority. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to report an incident to the Department within the required timeframes. - FOUNDED

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Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.d · 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 allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

The facility failed to report an incident to licensing within the required time frames. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) All incidents must be reported to licensing within 24 hours. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to take the necessary actions when CH1 had an incident. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Category: ratio. 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.

It was confirmed that CH1 had an incident; staff members were advised to give CH1 water instead of contacting POC or seeking professional assistance. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : The staff-to-child ratio wasn’t maintained appropriately - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : The governing body failed to provide qualified personnel - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Inappropriate Staff to Child ratio situation was reported to the management team, no action was taken - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are not provided with meals that meet the current Child and Adult Care Food Program (CDCFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the visit, observed the attendance verification forms in all classrooms to be lacking documentation of the children attendance verification during transitions. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Attendance verification must be completed periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026

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Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.1 · Each infant up to eighteen (18) months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other Department approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 16 CFR section 1218.2 (April 23, 2015); 16 CFR section 1219.2 (October 28, 2019); 16 CFR section 1220.2 (April 5, 2025); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (April 5, 2025); 16 CFR section 1222.2 (August 5, 2023); 16 C.F.R. section 1236.2 (June 23, 2022); and 16 C.F.R 1241.2 (August 15, 2025) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the CPSC at https://www.ecfr.gov. 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. Individual cribs or futons must provide each infant with sufficient space for the infant?s length, size, and movement.

At the time of the visit observed a 13 months old infant to be sleeping on a mat in the Infant classroom. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) Each infant up to 18 months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member placed the child in a crib. Submit a written statement of a future compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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 the visit observed weeds in the Toddlers playground. Also, observed the landscaping fabric to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be exposed and can pose a tripping hazard for children in the Preschool playground. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) indoor and outdoor equipment and materials must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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

2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

At the time of the visit, all gates in the playground were locked that prevent free escape from the inside of the building. Correction: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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

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

At the time of the visit observed a bottle of soap that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to the children in the Panda classroom. Correction: Immediately (3/27/2026) all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the item and made it inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/3/2026 Correct by 03/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.