CodePlay Kids Center

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;

At the time of visit, observed in the Kindercasa B room, diaper wipes accessible to children on a lower shelf near the closet. Correction: Immediately. All diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member moved wipes to a locked closet. Submit written statement of future compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

At the time of visit, observed in the Kindercasa A chipped paint on the wall near the dinosaur play area and Kindercasa B classroom near the entrance. Correction: Immediately. Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

At the time of visit observed in the Playhaven classroom soap in both bathrooms labeled keep out of reach of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children accessible to children. Correction: Immediately. Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member moved soap dispensers to higher shelf. Submit written statement of future compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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2.229.S.1 · In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Books and pictures

At the time of visit, observed in the Play haven Classroom (toddler A) missing books with pictures accessible to children. Correction: Immediately. Some play materials must be easily accessible and provided to children in toddler programs. Corrected at time of visit. Director placed books in the classroom library. Submit written statement of future compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

At the time of visit, reviewed 10 child files. Observed 4 files missing a child health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Immediately. The center must maintain and update annually a record for each child that includes a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit written statement of compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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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 10 child files. Observed 2 files missing immunization records and 1 file having expired immunization records. Correction: Immediately. At the time of admission and annually each child must have up to date school required immuniation status. Submit written statement of compliance by 5/30/2026. Correct by 04/30/2026

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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2.216.B.1.a · The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

At the time of visit, reviewed 11 staff files. Observed the lead infant program supervisor to have expired credentials. Correction: Immediately. Infant program teacher must have an infant program supervisor who meats at least one

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2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed two staff files, one staff member is missing verification of signing the child abuse form. Correction: Correct immediately, prior to working with children, all staff must read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law. Correct by 08/20/2025

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed two staff files, one staff member is missing verification of shaken baby training. Correction: Correct immediately, 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. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/25. Correct by 08/20/2025

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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.

Reviewed two staff files, one staff member is missing verification of FEMA training. Correction: Correct immediately, prior to working with children all staff must have verification of FEMA training. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/25. Correct by 08/20/2025

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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 two staff files, one staff member is missing verification of Standard Precautions training. Correction: Correct immediately, prior to working with children all staff must have verification of Standard Precautions training. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/25. Correct by 08/20/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are subjected to physical or emotional harm. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow their policies and procedures. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow the staff to child ratio. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Confirmed through staff statement, the toddler 12 - 36 month children had 12 toddlers on the playground at the same time at the time of the incident. Correction: Correct immediately, the facility must follow the maximum group size at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/25. Correct by 08/20/2025

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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 visit the staff member in classroom Kindercasa B stated they had 10 children present and signed into the classroom. There were 11 children confirmed in the classroom. Correction: Correct immediately, accurate attendance verification must be completed throughout the day. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/25. Correct by 08/20/2025

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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2.229.N · The infant program must have an adult rocking chair.

At the time of visit, infant room A does not have a rocking chair. Correction: Correct immediately, the infant room A must have an adult rocking chair. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 vist, the toddler playground has a slide that does not have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: Correct immediately, on the toddler playground the slide, must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the slide from the playground making it inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name ; CodeF>lay Kids Center License Number : 1775932 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.

Reviewed 9 staff files, Mayra G. is missing verification of completing the department approved FEMA training prior to working with children. Correction: Review all staff files, all staff must have verification of completing the department-approved FEMA training prior to working with children. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.207.E · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes at a minimum the date, time, visitor's name, and the purpose of the visit. At least one (1) piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to personnel at the center.

At the time of visit written policy regarding visitors to the center was not posted. Correction: Correct immediately, a written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and visible. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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, 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;

Reviewed 7 children's files, 1 child is missing a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Correction: Review all childrens files, all children must have a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/9/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 parenUguardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

Reviewed 7 children's files, 1 child is missing written authorization to participate in field trips or special activities. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number : 1775932 Correction: Review all childrens files, all children must have a dated, written authorization to participate in field trips or special activities by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/9/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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

Reviewed 7 children's files, 1 child is missing a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Correct immediately, eeview all children's files, all children must have a copy of the child's current health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 06/19/2025 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions traininJ prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 9 staff files, Madina S., training expired on 4/2/2025. Mayra G., and Rufaida A. are missing the required part 2 of the training. / Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff must have current Department-app~oved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 + - - - - - - - - -

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a lepartment-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training mu~t be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 9 staff files, Madina S., working in the infant room, has a Department-approved safe sleep training that expired on 4/2/2025. FAX 303-866-4453 I Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number : 1j 75932 Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff working with infants must have a current Department-approved safe sleep training. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 -- - -- - - - - - - -- - --- - -- -- - - - -- -- -- -- - - - - --- ---

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

At the time of vist on the toddler playgrund there were cigerette buds, torn turf and a broken gate to the preschool playground. Correction: Correct immediately, all outdoor areas must be checked daily and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 professiohal development.

Reviewed 9 staff files, Amela H., working in the infant room, has a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training that expired on 3/13/2025 I Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all 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 t~ working with children. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least ot (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number : 1775932

At the time of visit there is not one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. Correction: Correct immediately, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 9 staff files, Madina S., working in the infant room, has 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.that expired on 4/2/2025. Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff must have a current 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. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 -

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.213.H · 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(0)) 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 9 staff files, Dominique N. whom stated working 2/11/25 is mssing verification of the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs Correction: Correct immediately, review all staff files, all staff within 90 days must complete and have verification of the

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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 9 staff files, there are no staff memebrs that have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Correction: Correct immediately, 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. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 visit there was a pad lock on the outside preschool playground preventing free escape. Correction: Correct immediately, the building must be arranged for free escape at all times. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number: 1775932

Reviewed 9 staff files, all staff are missing verification of being trained in fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Review all staff files, all staff must have verification of completing being trained in fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Reviewed 9 staff files, there are no staff members in the infant room that have a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate. Correction: Correct immediately, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.

Reviewed 9 staff files, there are no staff members in the toddler room that have a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate. Correction: Correct immediately, there must be at least one (1) staff member for every 15 toddlers on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number : 1775932 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.

At the time of visit the toddler room had 12 toddlers in attendance with 1 year olds in the room, putting the room over ratio. Correction: Correct immediately, staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

At the time of visit in the infant room B, there were fitted sheets not properly fitted to the mattress, causing it to bow posing a hazard. There were two children sleeping in the cribs. Correction: Correct immediately, mattresses for cribs must have a properly fitted. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 -- - -- -- --- - ---- - -- - --- - - -- --- --- - - - - - - -- -- ---

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.223.C.5 · All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy, and free from hazards including, but not limited to broken or loose :slats, torn mattress, chipping paint or loose screws.

At the time of visit in the infant room B, the approved sleeping equipmenUcribs, not including the evacuation cribs, two fingers are able to be inserted between the mattress and the side of the crib posing a hazard. Correction: Correct immediately, mattresses must fit snugly ensuring no more than two fingers are able to be inserted between the mattress and the side of the approved sleeping equipment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 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 (June 3, 2023); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (January 20, 2020); 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 (February 15, 2022) 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 visit in the infant room A licensed for 8 infants only has 4 cribs available in the room. Correction: Correct immediately, Individual cribs must be provided for the amount of infants approved on the child care license. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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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 visit in infant room B, there were 10 children signed in and 9 children present. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : CodePlay Kids Center License Number : 1775932 Correction: Correct immediately, accurate written attendance verification must be verified throughout the day. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

At the time of visit the facility did not have the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. Correction: Correct immediately, the facility must post the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children's resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

At the tme of vlsit the facility did not post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. Correction: Correct immediately, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.232.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.

At the time of visit the fence is not 4 feet high seperating the preschool and toddler playground. Correction: Correct immediately, a fence or natural barrier of at least 4 feet must be in place to restrict children from unsafe areas. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/19/25 Correct by 05/19/2025

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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2.224.B.6 · In infant nurseries, an adequate number of highchairs, or other suitable pieces of equipment that meet federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (CPSC) at 16 CFR sections 1112 and 1321 (June 19, 2019), 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;, must be provided for infant feeding.

Identified through staff statements and video camera footage, an infant was fed a bottle while being propped on a boppy pillow, which is not approved equipment for infant feeding. Correction: Immediately, Infants must be fed in suitable pieces of equipment for infant feeding that meet CPSC standards at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility provided false and misleading information. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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2.113.A · Violation of any provision of the Child Care Licensing Act or intentional false statements or reports made to the Department or to any agency lawfully delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection may result in fines assessed of not more than $250 a day the first day, $500 for the second day, and $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days, to a maximum of $10,000:

Identified through staff statements, the director of the facility provided conflicting information to the Department and to an outside agency. Correction: Immediately, any false statements or reports made to the Department or to any agency lawfully delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection may result in fines assessed. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/13/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member inappropriately moved a child. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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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 through staff statements and video camera footage, a staff member used an improper technique to move a child into a different position when providing the child with a bottle. In addition, at the time of visit, Identified that a staff member completed infant safe sleep training on 2/9/2024, and a child FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Immediately, all staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making and judgment for the proper care and well-being of children at all times and ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within the required timeframes. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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.

Identified the facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within required timeframes. Correction: Immediately, any reportable incident must be reported to the appropriate agency immediately upon receiving the information. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility failed to report an investigation with an outside agency to the Department. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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 human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified the facility failed to report a critical incident to the Department within the required time frames as stated in statute and licensing regulations. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, all critical incidents must be reported to the Department within 24-hours. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member mishandled a child. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility does not have qualified staff. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : No staff available for director duties. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff did not respond to children crying. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff and parents had an inappropriate interaction in front of children. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

Reviewed 12 child files. One child missing documentation of a health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Review all child files. All children must have a copy of a health statement completed by a health care provider available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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.

Reviewed 12 child files. One child missing documentation of a current immunization record and two children missing immunization records on the required Colorado immunization form. Correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have a current immunization record on the required Colorado immunization form on file and available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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 visit, in the Toddler classroom, there were 8 children in care and only 6 children signed into the attendance tracker. In addition, the facility is not using a written attendance tracker to track attendance periodically throughout the day to include transitions. Correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center must be recorded and staff members must complete

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2.223.C.11 · Swaddling of infants must only be allowed with a health care plan completed and signed by the child’s health care provider.

At the time of visit, a 5-month old infant was placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed infant was partially swaddled while sleeping in a crib. Correction: Immediately, a health care plan from a health care provider is required for children to be swaddled and the plan must be available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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, a red merry-go-round spinner measuring over 2 ft in height did not have gravel measuring at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: Immediately, all equipment over 18 inches high must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/03/2024

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

At the time of visit, the toddler playground was lacking a variety of appropriate play equipment and materials. In addition, a red merry-go-round spinner was located in the toddler playground and was not appropriate to toddler's size and developmental needs. Correction: Immediately, a variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/03/2024

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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2.231.A.6.a · In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.

At the time of visit, both Infant rooms were lacking a sturdy divider between the sleep areas and activity areas. Correction: Immediately, a sturdy divider must be used in combination sleep/activity rooms at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/03/2024

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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2.231.A.3 · Adequate storage space must be provided for indoor and outdoor equipment and supplies.

At the time of visit, the Kindercasa classrooms were lacking storage for equipment and supplies. Correction: Adequate storage space must be provided for indoor and outdoor equipment and supplies. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/17/2024

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

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2.130.B · During the hours of operation, the facility’s most recent licensing, fire department, and health department inspection reports must be accessible to parents and legal guardians of children in care or their designee and to parents and legal guardians considering placing their children in care at the facility.

At the time of visit, the facility was missing a passing fire department inspection from the City of Aurora Fire Department. Correction: Immediately, the facility's most recent fire department inspection report must be accessible at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/03/2024

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

At the time of visit, the facility was missing documentation of background checks, staff health statements, and required staff trainings. Correction: Immediately, a record must be maintained for each staff member. Submit documentation of a completed staff file for each staff member and a written statement of compliance by 6/17/2024. Correct by 06/03/2024

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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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.

At the time of visit, in the playground area, toddlers are walking through the preschool playground without barriers to access the toddler playground. Correction: Immediately, the toddler facilities must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/5/2024. Correct by 06/28/2024

Corrected by Jun 28, 2024

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