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1555 S Havana St. Unit Q, Aurora CO 80012 · License #1760160 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.209.A.8 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual written authorization for participation in field trips or special activities. Correction: Immediately. An admission record must be completed for each child and updated annually with written authorization for participation in field trips or special activities. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: transportation. 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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete a Department Approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual copy of the child's health statement. Correction: Immediately. An admission record must be completed for each child and updated annually with an annual copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department Approved Standard Precautions training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved safe sleep training. Correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department Approved safe sleep training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 2 files to be missing an updated Department Approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department Approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately. An admission record must be completed for each child and updated annually with a written authorization for emergency medical care. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 3 files to be missing an updated Department Approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete a Department Approved Child Abuse Prevention training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 3 files to be missing a minimum of 15 hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: Review staff files. All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/16/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to have an expired child immunization record. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately. Documentation for school required immunization status must be documented at the time of admission. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
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.
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to have an expired topical preparations written authorization from parents/guardians. Correction: Immediately. Topical preparations may be administered to children with written authorization from parents/guardians. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
At the time of visit, observed in the sunshine hallways an electric outlet uncovered and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately. All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers installed. Corrected at time of visit. Staff places a cover over the exposed outlet. Submit written statement of future compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
At the time of visit, reviewed all drill logs. Observed fire drills missing for November and December, observed tornado drills missing August-October, and observed lock down drills missing since May of 2025. Correction: Immediately. A record of all emergency drills must be maintained by the facility or center including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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:
At the time of visit, reviewed 3 staff files and did a facility walk through. Found staff member 1 supervising preschool children in the flower room unsupervised and did not have any qualifications to be alone with children. Correction: Correct immediately, Review all staff files. All staff must be qualified to work alone with children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/25/2025. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.1 · When an individual leaves employment, the facility must submit to the Department a completed Notification of Name Removal form to request the removal of the individual's name from their facility license number in the CBI database.
At the time of visit, confirmed through list of workers that former employees have not been submitted for removal from the CBI database. Correction: Correct immediately, when an individual leaves employment, the facility must submit to the Department a completed Notification of Name Removal form to request the removal of the individual's name from their facility license number in the CBI database. Submit written statement of compliance by 9/25/2025. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.M · Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed by a director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body.
At the time of visit confirmed with staff statements that there is no verification of experience letters provided to previous staff. Correction: Correct immediately. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed by a director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/25/2025. Correct by 09/11/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
At the time of the visit observed a roll of loose trash bags accessible to children in an unlocked storage closet by the Rainbow classroom. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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, a staff member in the Sunshine classroom reported that they have 9 children in the classroom while 9 children were observed to be cared for in the classroom. In the Rainbow classroom, 10 children were cared for in the classroom, while only 9 were noted on the attendance verification form. In the Flowers classroom 9 children were cared for in the classroom, while only 8 were noted on the attendance verification form. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) the time the child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must know the number of children cared for in each classroom at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
At the time of the visit, observed staples on the walls accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Sunshine classroom. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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 several chairs stacked up on the table in the Sunshine classroom. Also, observed several chairs stacked together in the Rainbow classroom. This can pose a safety hazard for children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit, staff members removed the chairs and corrected the violation. Submit a written statement of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of the visit, observed several paint containers accessible to children in an unlocked storage closet by the Rainbow classroom. Correction: 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 locked the closet and made the items inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of the visit, observed peeling paint that can pose a safety hazard accessible to children in all classrooms around the building. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.224.B.2 · All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.
At the time of the visit, observed a child in the Little Angels classroom to be drinking using a sippy cub while lying flat on the floor. Correction: Children must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member picked up the child and started feeding them. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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.
At the time of the visit, observed a staff member assigned to the Flowers classroom working alone with 9 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. Reviewed the staff member's file, the file is lacking documentation of the FBI clearance letter. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of future compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.
Reviewed 5 staff members' files, one file is lacking documentation of the FBI clearance letter. Correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) review all staff members files, all files must have documentation of FBI clearance letters. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of future compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 that staff members completed infant safe sleep training on 1/6/2025 and 2/8/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 14 staff files. Jenni, Christen, Roma, Ruby, Janel, Madison, Giselle, Farrah, and Kennisha missing documentation of a current self-reported health history. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff must have a medical statement signed and dated by a physician then subsequent health histories must be submitted annually and available for review at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 14 staff files. Valerie missing documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete the Recognizing the Impact of Bias training within 90-days of hire. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.2 · In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.
At the time of visit, a 9-month-old infant was placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed A 9-month-old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket. In addition, two cribs also had blankets in them however no infants were sleeping in those cribs at that time. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove all blankets from the cribs. Corrected at time of visit, the blankets were removed from the classroom bringing the facility into compliance. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
At the time of visit, the sand underneath the tires measured less than 6 inches deep. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment over 18 inches high must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of visit, in the Stars classroom, two outlets that are accessible to children were lacking protective covers. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
At the time of visit, in the Rainbow Room, there was peeling paint on the tree mural. On the playground, the wooden perimeter fence had gaps at the bottom, and the wood is splintering and broken, and the fence is not sturdy creating a safety and entrapment hazard. Also on the playground, the underlayment underneath the sand is peeling up and exposed, and the concrete ramp leading inside from the playground is chipped and cracked, both creating a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately, all buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the Stars classroom, observed that 1 child was not signed in. Correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodicially throughout the day, including during transitions. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher verified attendance and signed the child in. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;
In the Flowers classroom, observed diapers to be on a low sink counter in the bathroom accessible to ROl ID: 1760160-04012024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name: Children's Playland(cid:9) License Number: 1760160 children. Correction: Immediately, diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the diapers to a higher shelf making them inaccessible. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.13 · 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 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training: Jennifer H. expired on 10/5/2023 and identified to be working with children, Kito B. missing documentation and observed to be working with children, Awatif E. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Wedad E. missing documentation and observed to be working with children, Monica H. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Kennisha H. expired on 3/13/2024 and observed to be working with children, Christen M. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Medina S. expired on 3/20/2024 and observed to be working with children, Madison J. expired on 9/29/2023 and identified to be working with children. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Partially corrected at the time of the visit. Kennisha H. completed the Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 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 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current First Aid/CPR training: Jennifer H. expired on 12/18/2023 and hired on 1/612017, Wedad E. missing documentation and hired on 2/5/2024. ROl ID: 1760160-04012024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name: Children's Playland(cid:9) License Number: 1760160 Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees caring for children must complete the department-approved First Aid and CPR module. This module must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current medical statements: Janel A. missing documentation and hired on 9/28/2023, Kito B. missing documentation and hired on 12/20/2023, Awatif W. missing documentation and hired on 7/25/2023. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff members must submit to the center a medical statement within 30 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training. ROl ID: 1760160-04012024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name: Children's Playland(cid:9) License Number: 1760160
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training: Kito B. observed to be working with children. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.0 · 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 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current Safe Sleep training: Ruby M. missing documentation and identified to be working with infants. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff working with infants less than 12 months old must complete a department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. This training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training: Jennifer H. expired 10/5/2023 and hired on 1/6/2017, Janet A. missing documentation and hired on 8/11/2023, Kito B. missing documentation and hired on 12/20/2023, Wedad E. missing documentation and hired on 2/5/2024, Kennisha H. expired on 3/3/2024 and hired 7/15/2022, Christen M. missing documentation and hired on 11/20/2018, Medina S. expired on 3/20/2024 and hired on 3/28/2022. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees must be trained using a department-approved training about abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024 ROl ID: 1760160-04012024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.71.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
On the preschool playground, observed a first aid bag with loose plastic bags hanging on the fence within reach and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the first aid bag making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.61.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.
Previously cited on 2/23/2023, 4/7/2023. In the Little Angels, observed diapers and wipes were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
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.
Previously cited on 2/6/2023, 2/23/2023, 5/4/2023, 6/22/2023. Observed that some children were not signed out for transitions to other classrooms in the following classrooms: Sunshines, Rainbows, and Teddy Bears. Correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leave the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Corrected at the time
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
7.702.63.A.5 · Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard.
In the Little Angels (infant) and Rainbows (toddlers) classrooms, observed children eating blueberries that were not cut and posing a choking hazard. Correction: Immediately, foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of the visit. The cook brought bananas to substitute for the blueberries. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.3.a · Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.
On the toddler playground, observed that the climbing tire equipment was not placed with a 3ft use zone. Correction: Immediately, toddler climbing equipment must have a 3 ft use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a 6ft use zone extending out from the base of the slide. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.72.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.
On the preschool playground, observed that the climbing tire equipment was not placed with a 6ft use zone. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a 6ft use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding 6ft in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.31.B.13 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for governing field trips, television and video viewing, and special activities, including staff responsibility for the supervision of children.
Reviewed policies and procedures and identified that there was no policy regarding television and video viewing. Correction: Within 30 days, the written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include a minimum the following information: television and video viewing. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/14/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.31.B.28 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for establishing safe sleep environments for infants including how staff will supervise and physically check on infants who are sleeping.
Reviewed policies and procedures and identified that there was no policy regarding infant safe sleep. Correction: Within 30 days, the written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include a minimum the following information: the procedure for establishing safe sleep environments for infants including how staff will supervise and physically check on infants who are sleeping. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/14/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.31.B.5 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 5. The procedure concerning admission and registration of children including whether non-immunized or under immunized children are enrolled in the program;
Reviewed policies and procedures and identified that there was no policy regarding admission and registration of children including whether non-immunized or under immunized children are enrolled in the program. Correction: Within 30 days, the written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include a minimum the following information: the procedure concerning admission and registration of children including whether non-immunized or under immunized children are enrolled in the program. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/15/2023
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.42.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.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Linda G. was missing documentation of a current Safe Sleep training. Correction: Immediately, staff working with infants less than 12 months old must complete a department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than 12 months old. This training must be renewed annually. Corrected at the time of the visit. Linda G. completed the Safe Sleep training. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/4/2023. Correct by 07/21/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.702.91.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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
At the time of the visit, in the Sunshines classroom, a staff member's personal bag on a low hook accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, volatile substances such as gasoline, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare and must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The owner moved the personal bag to a higher hook making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/4/2023. Correct by 07/21/2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.