2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 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.

Identified that the classrooms have been over ratio at times, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately by 1.8.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 1.15.2025. Correct by 01/08/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

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 covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

An uncovered electrical outlet, near the door in classroom 12, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The teacher covered the outlet. No response required. Correct by 01/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

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

2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.

Identified that there were times when the preschool was short staffed and classroom 12 and 13 combine together with approximately 30 children. Observed each classroom's capacity to be posted as 16 children. Observed the licensing capacity to be 20 children. Correction: The capacity for each classroom must not be exceeded. Correct immediately by 1.8.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 1.15.2025. Correct by 01/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Identified that there were times when the preschool was short staffed and classroom 12 and 13 combine together with approximately 30 children. Correction: The maximum group size for mixed-age groups of children aged 3 to 6 years is 20. Correct immediately by 1.8.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 1.15.2025. Correct by 01/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.