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

In the starfish room there was a package of wipes in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. Correction: Correct immediately . At all times items labeled Keep Out Of Reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher removed the wipes and put them in a locked cabinet Inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

In the school age classroom there was an unlocked Supply cabinet with teachers purses accessible to children. Correction: Correct immediately. Hazardous items must not be stored in areas of the building use for childcare. Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher blocked the teacher's Supply cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

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

At the time of visit the Seahorse preschool room, and the toddler Starfish room were over ratio. The Seahorse room had 14 children with 1 staff member, and the Starfish room had 8 toddlers with 1 staff member. This is a direct violation of stipulation (B) of the probationary license. 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: Correct immediately. The facility must comply with the required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Corrected at time of visit, additional staff members were placed in classrooms. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the licensing specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.63.A.10 · Meal menus must be planned at least one week in advance, dated, and posted in a place visible to parents. After use, menus must be filed and retained for three (3) months.

At the time of visit, the facility did not have a menu posted in a place visible to parents. There was a change to the fruit on the menu today. Correction: Meal menus must be planned at least one week in advance, dated, and posted in a place visible to parents, Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/28/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Confirmed through infant staff member statement, staff member is unable to communicate information to parents. This is direct violation of stipulation (E) of the probationary license. Stipulation (E) states, "All staff shall demonstrate knowledge of, interest in, and concern for children proper care and well-being." FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. All staff needs to be able to communicate information to the parents as needed. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialists by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/28/2023 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.81.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.

At the time of the visit there was a 20-month-old child in the infant room, licensed for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months old. Correction: Correct immediately, at all times rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children, without the prior written approval from the licensing authority. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the 20-month-old child from the infant room and placed them in the toddler room. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

At the time of the visit, the kitchen door was open and accessible to children. Correction: Correct immediately, at all times the kitchen must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit, the staff member closed the kitchen door making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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

7.702.62.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 the Seahorse preschool room had 11 children signed in and there was 12 children present. In the infant Guppies room, they had 3 infants signed in and 4 infants were present. This is a direct violation of stipulation (G) of the probationary license. Stipulation (G) states, "Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee's staff file." Correction: Correct immediately, 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. Correct at the time of the visit, the staff members updated the attendance verification log. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved Medication Administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and found that there was not a staff member who completed medication administration training on site. This is a direct violation of stipulation (J) of the probationary license. Stipulation (J) states, "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom. This may include, but is not limited to; training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, Standard Precautions, CPR and First Aid, Safe Sleep, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma Prevention, Orientation for a toddler program staff aide, and Medication Administration. Verification of completed training must available for review at all times." Correction: Correct immediately, at all times at least one staff member with the current Department-approved Medication Administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.2.D · Any center having a Director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the Director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.

At the time of the visit, the facility did not have adequate staff to attend to the duties of a director as they arose. Correction: Correct immediately, at all times the facility must have adequate staffing. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director arrived to the facility and was able to perform their duties. Submit a statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.