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

In the bathroom between rooms 6 and 7, observed broken locks on the plastic pull-out drawers and in the drawers contained wipes and diaper cream stating " Keep out of reach of children," Also, in the same bathroom, two swifter mops were sitting on either side of the sink. Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible. Corrected at the time of visit, wipes were placed in the locked cabinet and the mops were placed in a closet inaccessible to children. No response is needed Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and observed Yonette D. to have an expired Department-approved child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately ( 11/12/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a current Department-approved standard child abuse training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 bathroom between rooms 6 and 7, observed two swifter mops sitting on either side of the sink accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all all mops are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, wipes were placed in the locked cabinet and the mops were placed in a closet inaccessible to children. No response is needed. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

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:

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and observed Monalisa M. to be lacking documentation of an out of state background check clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification that Monalisa has reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours, 11/13/2024.. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member Monalisa with a written response to the Specialist by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and observed Monalisa M. to be lacking documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Immediately ( 11/12/2024) Review all staff files .All staff must have documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and observed Yonette D. to have an expired Department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately ( 11/12/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a current Department-approved standard precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In infant A classroom observed 5 cribs that had loose sheets. There were no infants asleeep at the time of the inspection. Correction: Immediately ensure all sheets properly fit the cribs. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director fixed the sheets and made them fit the crib mattress. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and found that Monalisa M. is missing the department approved recognizing the impact of bias training. Correction: Immediately ( 11/12/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a current Department-approved recognizing the impact of bias training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 26 staff files and found that Monalisa M is missing 1 hour of child development training. Correction: Immediately ( 11/12/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of 1 hour of child development training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/24/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.11 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness such as but not limited to lost children, tornadoes, fires, shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter on premises, reunification with FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ families after emergency or disaster, and evacuating children with disabilities as specified in rule section 2.136, of the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities”;

At the time of the visit, reviewed the facility policies and found that the policies were missing for emergencies and disaster preparedness. Correction: Immediately include the policy for emergency and disaster preparedness in the parent handbook and ensure all families have read the policy. Submit a copy of the policies and a written statement of compliance by 12/10/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

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

2.206.B.26 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for reporting of child abuse, including the name of the county department of social/ human services and phone number of where a child abuse report should be made (see rule section 2.126, of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

At the time of the visit, reviewed the facility policies and found that the policy was missing for how to file child abuse. Correction: Immediately include the policy for reporting of child abuse in the parent handbook and ensure all families have read the policy. Submit a copy of the policies and a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.25 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for filing a complaint about child care, including the name, address and telephone number of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (see rule section 2.125 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

At the time of the visit, reviewed the facility policies and found that the policy for filing a complaint was missing. Correction: Immediately include the policy for filing a complaint in the parent handbook and ensure all families have read the policy. Submit a copy of the policies and a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 11/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.