2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

At the time of visit, in Creators 2 and Creators 4, small pieces of crayons and chalk were in containers that were accessible to children under 3 years old and are a choke hazard. Correction: Immediately, all materials accessible to children under 3 years old must not be a choke hazard at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the crayons and chalk to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 10/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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

2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

At the time of visit, the kitchen door was propped open making it accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, kitchens must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director closed the kitchen door bringing the facility into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Creators 3, a floor tile was cracked and peeling by the backdoor. 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 7/15/24. Correct by 07/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.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.

At the time of visit, in Creators 2, a staff personal bag was on a low shelf and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all staff personal bags and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the staff member put the purse on a high shelf making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/15/2024. Correct by 07/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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;

At the time of visit, in Room C2, diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children, and in C3 diaper supplies were on the changing table and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, diaper changing supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/13/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024

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 visit, in Inventors 1, there were 12 children written on the attendance roster and 10 children in care. In Innovators 1, there were 20 children on the attendance roster and 19 children in care. Correction: Immediately, staff members must complete a written attendance verification periodically throughout the day. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/13/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Confirmed through staff statements that CH1 was left unsupervised and alone in a classroom for 5-10 minutes. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : A disgruntled staff member was not actively supervising children in care while transitioning from one classroom to another. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.3 · Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Confirmed through staff statement that a staff member was distracted and not actively supervising children when transition from one classroom to another. Correction: Immediately, staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : A staff member did not follow the facility's policies and procedures regarding supervision. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.8 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition;

Reviewed policies and procedures and confirmed through staff statements that a staff member did not follow the facility's procedures regarding supervision and name-to-face verification. Correction: Immediately, staff must follow the facility's policies and procedures. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : A staff member did not complete a name to face attendance verification when transitioning children from one classroom to another. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

Reviewed attendance rosters and confirmed through staff statements that a staff member did not complete name-to-face attendance verification when transitioning children from one classroom to another. Correction: Immediately, 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 transitions. Submit a written statement of

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

In the Creators 3 and Explorers 1 classrooms, observed broken cabinet handles on the diaper changing station cabinets. In Inventors 2, observed broken cabinet handles on the sink cabinet. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the Creators 3 classroom, observed loose lastic bags in an unlocked drawer on the diaper changing station 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 plastic bags to a higher cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Reviewed 30 staff files and observed that Nataly S. and Iliana L. were missing documentation of a successfully completed out of state background check. 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 Nataly S. and Iliana L. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background checks for staff members Nataly S and Iliana L with written response to Specialist by 11/10/2023. Correct by 10/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 30 staff files and observed that Iliana L. was missing documentation of a medical statement. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and 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. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2023. Correct by 11/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2023

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

7.702.51.B.7.a · Emergency medications are not required to be locked but must be stored in an area inaccessible to children, and easily accessible and identifiable to staff. Emergency medications must be stored in accordance with the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant’s recommendation.

In the School-Age Expierimentors classroom, observed a First Aid bag on a low table containing emergency medications accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, emergency medications are not required to be locked but must be stored in an area inaccessible to children, and easily accessible and identifiable to staff. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the first aid bag to a high hook, making it inaccessible to children. Submit a statement of future compliance by 8/15/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: health medication. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the Creators 1 classroom, observed diapers and wipes in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper changing areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director locked the cabinet making the diapers and wipes inaccessible to children. Submit a statement of future compliance by 8/15/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.92.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.

In the Inventors 2 classroom, observed the emergency exit route was blocked by a child falling asleep on a nap mat. Correction: Immediately, centers must comly with the locally adopted fire code including but not limited to the following: in every building 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. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher moved the child and nap mat, no longer blocking the emergency exit route. Submit a statement of future compliance by 8/15/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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

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

In the Creators 2 classroom, the children's bathroom had large toddler climbing equipment inside causing the door to be difficult to open and the bathroom to have limited space for emergency drills. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in safe condition. Submit a statement of compliance by 8/15/2023. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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