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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 the visit, observed in Preschool 1 classroom that 15 children were in attendance but only 13 were recorded on the written attendance verification form. Correction: Immediately ( 11/4/2024) The time a child arrives and leaves the center must be recorded. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/18/2024. Correct by 11/04/2024

Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Martha B. to have an expired Trails abuse and neglect record from 4/12/2018. Correction: Immediately ( 11/4/2024), Review all staff files. All staff must have updated Trails child abuse and neglect record requests. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/18/2024. Correct by 11/04/2024

Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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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, reviewed 7 staff files and observed Martha B to be lacking updated criminal background check documentation. Martha B.'s CBI was dated 3/28/2018 and FBI dated 4/3/2018. Correction: Immediately ( 11/4/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must have updated criminal background check requests, prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/18/2024. Correct by 11/04/2024

Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Ghalia I. and Sara S. were missing documentation of a current TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Ghalia I and Sara S have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members Ghalia I and Sara S with written response to Specialist by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Sara S. was missing documentation of a current FBI clearance FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ letter. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Sara S have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI for staff members Sara S with written response to Specialist by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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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 11 staff files and observed that Ghalia I, Gayla B, Sara S, Amy A, Martha B, Barbara S, and Brenda R were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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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.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Martha B was missing documentation of a current Safe Sleep training and was identified to be working with infants. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff working with infants less than 12 months old must complete the department approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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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 11 staff files and observed that Barbara S was missing documentation of a current CPR and First Aid training. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and within 30 calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the department-approved module and be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 1/19/2023. Correct by 01/19/2024

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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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 11 staff files and observed that Hasina S, Brenda R, Barbara S, Martha B, Amy S, Sara S, Gayla B, and Ghalia I were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff must complete a department-approved abuse prevention training and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/19/2023. Correct by 01/19/2024

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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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(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Amy A was missing documentation of an Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff required to register with PDIS must complete the department-approved training Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/19/2023. Correct by 01/19/2024

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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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 11 staff files and observed that Amy A was missing documentation of a Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff required to register with PDIS must complete the department-approved training Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/19/2023. Correct by 01/19/2024

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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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 toddler classroom, observed diapers and wipes in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. In the Preschool 2 classroom, observed wipes on a low shelf accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher's in the toddler room locked the cabinet with a baby lock. The teacher in the Preschool 2 room moved the wipes to higher cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the Preschool 2 classroom, observed a magic eraser on a low shelf accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, combustibles must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher moved the magic eraser to a higher cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/3/2023. Correct by 12/20/2023

Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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