2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

A staff members water bottle to be made of glass in the preschool 2 classroom, and a glass mason jar in the preschool 3 classroom, both accessible to children under the age of five and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The glass was removed from both classrooms. No response required. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 29 staff records and observed two staff member's Teja G. (DOH 3.5.2024), Ruby. S (DOH3.11.2024) and Tykia Q. (DOH 5.8.2023) to be missing documentation of the required out of state background clearance letter. Identified that both staff members lived out of the state of Colorado in the past five years. Correction: Obtain out of state background clearance letters for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 4.14.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background check to the Specialist by 5.14.2025. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 29 staff records and observed one staff members Maria A. (DOH 9.2018) to have completed a CPR and First Aid course through an unapproved vendor and the staff member to be missing the required CPR and First Aid module. Correction: 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. Correct by 5.14.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 05/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed the fire inspection and observed the inspection report to be unapproved, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Obtain an approving fire inspection report. Correct immediately by 4.14.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.14.2025. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A sharp piece of metal, appearing to be edging, sticking out of the sand on the preschool playground, posing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ a potential safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials. Correct immediately by 4.14.2025, an submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.14.2025. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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

2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

It was identified through staff statements that CH1 received bruising under arms while in the care of facility. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm.Correct immediately Correct by 04/15/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : CH1 was found by SM in the cozy corner with pillow over face potentially causing suffocation hazardCH1 found with fur from stuffed animal in mouth. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the proper care and well-being of children.

Identified in staff interviews that a SM walked into classroom and noticed CH1 in quiet area with pillow on their face, causing potential suffocation. On another day the SM walked into classroom and picked up CH1 from quiet area and noticed fuzz in CH1's mouth, from the stuffed animals left around Ch1, causing potential choking hazard. Correction: Staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment and concern for proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately Correct by 04/15/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM 1 did not want to hold children too much, so children wouldn't get use to it. CH1 crying in corner a lot - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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

2.223.B.3 · Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

Identified during staff interviews that SM1 would place CH1 in quiet corner and allow CH1 to cry and soothe themselves. Left long periods of time. SM1 stated to SM2 that they would not want to pick up children in classroom too often or they might want to be held all the time. Correction: Staff must investigate whenever children cry or scream and try to verbally or physically soothe the child. Correct immediately Correct by 04/15/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff using personal use of electronics when caring for children. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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

2.212.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

It was identified during interviews that SM1 was observed using personal cell phone while supervising children. Correction: All staff caring for children must refrain from personal use of electronics. Correct immediately Correct by 04/15/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

During safety walk through observed in KP2 and Preschool 3 classrooms phone chargers plugged into outlet leaving phone cord accessible to children. Observed on the Preschool playground 7 orange plastic cones broken, leaving sharp edges accessible to the children. Correction: All indoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Asst. Director removed items placing them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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