2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

At the time of the visit, confirmed through ProCare system CH1 was not changed for 4 hours and 18 minutes. CH1 was changed at 10:31 AM and was not changed again until 2:49 PM. Correction: Immediately, all staff must demonstrate knowledgable decision-making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/19/2025. Correct by 05/12/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Confirmed through staff members statements, inappropriate language was used in front of children between two adults/staff members. Correction: Immediately 8/11/2025, children must not be subjected to physical, emotional harm, humiliation or threats. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/18/2025. Correct by 08/11/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Building is not kept in good repair. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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 the visit, observed in the following classrooms to have paint chipping accessible to children; Preschool Green, Young Infants, Toddlers Green, Early Preschool Blue, Pre-school Pathways Green, Pre-K Blue. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a statement of complaince by 5/19/2025. Correct by 05/12/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : A lockdown situation was not reported to the department. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.f · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any major threat to the security of a facility including, but not limited to, a threat to kidnap a child, riots, bomb threats, hostage situations, use of a weapon, drive by FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ shootings, active shooter situations, lock downs, or lock out situations

At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members statements that the facility failed to report a lockdown caused by a safety threat. Correction: Immediately, within 24 hours of the occurrence of a critical incident, the facility must report in writing to the licensing. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/19/2025. Correct by 05/12/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow their diapering procedures. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.22 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting.

Confirmed through the ProCare system, a child was not changed every two hours or as needed. Correction: Immediately 8/11/2025, the facility must follow their own diapering procedures. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/18/2025. Correct by 08/11/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Major construction was going on while children were in the playground. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member on their phone while supervising children. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Injuries that required medical attention were not reported to the department. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Management team was aware of several incidents regarding children's safety, and no action was taken. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow their own emergency lock down plan. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

At the time of the visit, observed in the following classrooms with cots less than two feet apart; Preschool FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Pathways Blue, Preschool Blue, Pre-K Blue and Preschool Green. Correction: Immediately, all cots must be spaced at least two feet apart on all sides during rest time. At the time of the visit, the Director corrected this by moving all cots to be at least two feet apart. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/19/2025. Correct by 05/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.4.c · A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.

At the time of visit, observed in Pre-K Blue two children to be missing a fitted sheet. Correction: Immediately, a fitted sheet and a blanket must be provided for each child. At the time of visit, the director corrected this by giving the two children a sheet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/19/2025. Correct by 05/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, observed several chairs to be stacked too high and can pose as a safety hazard for children. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, a staff member took the equipment down creating a space free of hazards. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

2.223.B.4 · Children must be allowed to form and observe their own pattern of sleep and waking periods. Special provision must be made so that children requiring a morning nap time have a separate area for their nap apart from space used for play.

At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members' statements that children in the Older Infant classroom have a specific nap time schedule. Correction: Correct Immediately 12/4/2024, children must be allowed to form and observe their own sleep and walking patterns. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024 Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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.

At the time of the visit observed a staff member in the Toddler Blue classroom to be lifting a child harshly by the left wrist and the left ankle leaving the child's right side hanging. Correction: Correct Immediately 12/4/2024, Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation or threats. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.

At the time of visit, observed over the counter medication bottle not to be labeled with the child's first and last name in the Early Pre School classroom. Also observed several diaper rash cream tubes not to be labeled with the childs first and last name in the Young Infant classroom and Preschool Pathways Blue. Correction: Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name. Corrected at the time of visit, the director labeled the medication with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

2.223.D.4 · In the toddler room, a crib, sleeping cot, or two (2) inch mat must be provided for each child, and there must be a minimum of two (2) feet between each crib or cot. Aisles between cots or cribs must be kept free of all obstructions while cribs are occupied. No child less than the age of two (2) years should use a cot for sleeping without written permission of the parent or guardian.

At the time of the visit, observed two children sleeping on cots without the minimum of two feet between the cots. Correction: Correct immediately 12/4/2024, On a sleeping cot or a two inch mat must have a minimum of two feet between each cot. Corrected at the time of visit, a staff member shifted the cot so there will be a minimum of two feet between them. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

2.223.C.1 · Each infant up to eighteen (18) months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 16 CFR section 1218.2 (April 23, 2015); 16 CFR section 1219.2 (October 28, 2019); 16 CFR section 1220.2 (June 3, 2023); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (January 20, 2020); 16 CFR section 1222.2 (August 5, 2023); 16 C.F.R. section 1236.2 (June 23, 2022); and 16 C.F.R 1241.2 (February 15, 2022) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the CPSC at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Individual cribs or futons must provide each infant with sufficient space for the infant’s length, size, and movement.

At the time of the visit, observed only 8 cribs in the Older Infant classroom. While the room is licensed for 10 children. Correction: Each infant up to 18 months must be provided with a approved sleep/rest equipment meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. Submit a written statement of compliance by Correct by 12/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

At the time of the visit observed a staff member in the Toddler Blue classroom to be lifting a child by the left wrist and the left ankle leaving the child's right side hanging. Correction: Correct Immediately 12/4/2024, All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024 Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

At the time of the visit, observed staples on the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Preschool board in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Correct Immediately 12/4/2024, Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/11/2024 Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

At the time of visit, observed in the Older Infant classroom a scrunch tunnel and a pack of diapers to be stored underneath the evacuation crib. Correction: Immediately 12/4/2024 nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment. Corrected at the time of visit, a staff took the equipment out from under the evacuation crib. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

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 the visit observed a child under the age of 3 years holding a small car, can pose as a chocking hazard in the Preschool Pathway Green classroom. Also, observed a small rock and several markers containing small lids on a cabinet by the teaching board accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool Pathway Blue classroom. Also, observed an art activity that contains small pom poms accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool Pathways Blue classroom. Correction: Toys, toy parts and any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years must not be a choking hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, a staff removed the items and made them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 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 the visit, observed torn leather on the red sofa exposing the inside material to children in the Preschool Pathways Blue classroom, it can post a safety hazard for children. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Corrected at the time of visit, a staff took the equipment out from the classroom, removing all hazards. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

At the time of the visit, observed in PS Pathways room 6 a comb with a sharp metal point on the end on a table accessible to children, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Immediately, 7/2/2024, sharp tools and instumemts must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit by staff member removing the comb, making it inaccessible to children. Submit statement of future compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

2.241.D.1.a · A variety of developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and learning activities from the following categories must be available so that for any one time at least half of the children for which the program is licensed can be individually involved: Art;

At the time of the visit, observed the Early Preschool and Toddler Blue classroom to be lacking art supplies accessible to children. Correction: A variety of developmetally appropriate materials, equpiment and learning activities for art must be available at any one time for children to access. Submit statment of future compliance. Correct by 08/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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

2.241.D.1.f · A variety of developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and learning activities from the following categories must be available so that for any one time at least half of the children for which the program is licensed can be individually involved: Music;

At the time of the visit, observed the Toddler 2, Early Preschool, Toddler Blue, Preschool Green, Infant Blue classrooms to have musical instruments in the classroom, but inaccessible to the children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: A variety of developmetally appropriate materials, equpiment and learning activities for art must be available at any one time for children to access. Submit statment of future compliance. Correct by 08/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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

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

At time of visit, observed a loose plastic bag to be on the Pathways Preschool playground, posing a suffocation hazard to children. Correction: Immediately, 7/2/2024, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit by staff member removing plastic bag. making it inaccessible to children. Submit statement of future compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

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

At the time of the visit, observed gaps under the fence on the Pathways Preschool playground, posing an entrapment and safety hazard to children. Correction: Immediately, 7/2/2024, outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit photo documentation and statement of compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

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

At the time of the visit, observed in PS Pathways room 6, hair gel labeled keep out of reach of children, to be accessible to children, on a mounted table. Correction: Immediately,7/2/2024, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit by the Director placing the hair gel on a shelf, making the hair gel inaccessible to children. Submit a statement of future compliance by 8/2/2024. Correct by 07/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.10.a · At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping.

At the time of visit, in Pre-Kindergarten Green, one teacher was supervising 17 children during naptime and only 7 children were sleeping. Correction: Immediately, the child to staff ratio may be doubled at nap time for children 2.6 years and older when at least half the children are sleeping. Corrected at time of visit: the director assigned another staff person to the classroom and adjusted the break schedules. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/17/2023. Correct by 08/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walkthrough, the cabinet under the low sink in Pre-Kindergarten Green was unlocked and a bottle of Expo Dry Erase Board cleaner labeled 'keep out of reach of children' was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director locked the cabinet making the cleaner inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/17/2023. Correct by 08/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walkthrough, on the Pre-Kindergarten playground, the astroturf around the concrete basketball court is peeling up exposing wood underneath and posing a tripping hazard to children. Correction: Immediately, all outdoor materials must be safe and free of hazards at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/17/2023. Correct by 08/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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

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

At the time of visit, the doors to the kitchen were open making it accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, the kitchen must be in accessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the cook closed and locked the doors to the kitchen. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/17/2023. Correct by 08/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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