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

At the time of visit, paint on several walls and door frames was chipped and peeling throughout the facility. In Toddler 1, the baseboard was peeling away from the wall near the playground door. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2024. Correct by 07/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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

2.223.C.5 · All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy, and free from hazards including, but not limited to broken or loose slats, torn mattress, chipping paint or loose screws.

At the time of visit, in the Infant classroom, the finish of the top bar of several cribs were chipped and peeling. Correction: Immediately, all sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy and free of hazards. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2024. Correct by 07/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 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 visit, in Toddler 2, the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and a bottle of glass 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 teacher locked the cabinet making the glass cleaner inaccessible. No response needed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of visit, in Toddler 2, the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and 2 rolls of loose plastic bags were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the cabinet was locked making the bags inaccessible. No response needed. Correct by 07/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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, in Toddler 1, the finish on the top of the changing table was chipped and peeling. In Preschool 1, the cord to the light table was dangling underneath creating a strangulation hazard. Correction: Immediately, all indoor equipment must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2024. Correct by 07/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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

7.702.64.H · Any form of restraint is not permitted.

At the time of incident, and confirmed through staff statements, CH1 was restrained in a chair frequently as a preventative measure for behavior concerns. Correction: Immediately, any form of restraint is not permitted at any time for any reason. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/31/2023. Correct by 10/24/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of incident, and confirmed through staff statements, the staff willfully and deliberately chose to restrain a child, showing a lack of judgment and concern for the proper care and well-being of the child. Correction: Immediately, all staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeaable decsion-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/31/2023. Correct by 10/24/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.64.A · Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

At the time of the incident, and confirmed through staff statements, a child was restrained as a form of guidance for up to 35 minutes, which is not age or developmentally appropriate and does not promote self-regulation and problem-solving. Correction: Immediately, guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child at all times and used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/31/2023. Correct by 10/24/2023 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in the Zebras classroom, Clorox cleaning spray and bottles of sanitizer labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were in a low unlocked cabinet that 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 classroom teacher locked the cabinet making the items inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/31/2023. Correct by 10/24/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in the Lion Cubs classroom, car seats were being stored next to and blocking the evacuation cribs. Correction: Immediately, nothing must be stored in, under, or around evacuation equipment at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the teachers moved the car seats to a different location in the classroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/30/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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

7.702.71.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 the Crocodile classroom, a letter puzzle was on a low shelf accessible to children with pieces that are a choking hazard to children under three (3) years old. Correction: Immediately, all toys and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years old must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the puzzle from the classroom and took it to the office to be used

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of visit, in the hippos classroom, a rug in the dramatic play area was torn and frayed posing a safety hazard to children. Correction: Immedately, all indoor equipment and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the rug from the classroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/30/2023. Correct by 08/31/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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