The Little Village

2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Reviewed or staff members files. one staff member files was missing annual 15 ongoing clock hours of professional development training Correction: I staff must complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development training each year. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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

At the time of the visit in the toddler classroom, in the staff bathroom there was comet cleanser accessible to Children, Also there was a teacher s purse, by the doorway accessible to children. Also in the school age area there was Clorox wipes accessible to children. Correction: Correct immediately. At all times all items labeled " keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct it at the time of the visit the teacher removed the comet cleanser, and pursed and put them in a cabinet inaccessible to children. The director removed the Clorox wipes, and put them in a cabinet inaccessible to children. Submit

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

At At the time of the visit in the toddler classroom there was a package of wipes on the changing table accessible to children, also in the preschool classroom there was a package of wipes on the sink accessible to children Correction: Correct immediately all items labeled Keep Out Of Reach of children must be inaccessible to children.

2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

Reviewed 5 staff member files 3 staff members (Blake C. Harriette k. Rosine K. ) files were missing a signed statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules. Correction: Within 30 days of employment. All staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand rules. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialists by. Correct by 01/17/2025

Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

Reviewed 5 staff member files 3 staff members (Blake C. Harriette k. Rosine K. ) files were missing a signed statement indicating that they have read and understand the centers policies and procedures Correction: Correct immediately. All staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the centers policies and procedures. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 5 staff member files 3 staff members (Blake C. Harriette k. Rosine K. ) files were missing a signed statement defining child abuse and neglect. Correction: The facility must require each staff member to read & a statement defining child abuse and neglect, outlining the staff members personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to the law. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by Correct by 01/17/2025

Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Reviewed 5 staff member files 3 staff members (Blake C. Harriette k. Rosine K. ) files were missing a a building and premises safety checklist. Correction: Correct immediately, all staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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.

Reviewed 5 staff member files 1 staff members (Blake C. ) files were missing the department approved standard precaution certificate Correction: Correct immediately, all staff members must complete the department approved standard precautions training prior to working with children this training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Reviewed 5 staff member files all staff members files were missing the department approved First aid and safety certificate. Correction: Correct immediately, for every 30 or fewer children in attendance there must be at least one staff member on duty who holds a current CPR/First aid certificate. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained 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.

Reviewed 5 staff member files 1 staff members (Blake C. ) files were missing the department approved Training about Child Abuse Prevention. Correction: Correct immediately within 30 days of employment all employees must be trained using a department approved training about Child Abuse Prevention. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

At the time of the visit observed Two staff members to be lacking a completed file. Correction: Correct immediately. A record for each staff member must be maintained at the center at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Reviewed 5 staff member files 3 staff members files were missing a department approved perjury FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ statement Correction: Every application for employment in the state of Colorado with a child care provider, facility must include the notice to the applicant. Any applicant knowing or willingly makes it false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. 01/17/2025 Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

At the time of the visit reviewed 3 staff members files 1 staff members ( Ellie A) files were missing Department approved shaken baby certificate Correction: Correct immediately. All staff members working with children under three years of age must complete shaken baby certificate, this certificate must be renewed annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. 02/17/2024 Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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 3 staff members files 1 staff members ( Ellie A) files were missing Department approved Standard precaution certificate. Correction: Correct immediately. Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a department approved standard processing straining. This training must be renewed annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. 02/17/2024 Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

At the time of the visit reviewed 3 staff members files 1 staff members ( Ellie A) files were missing current CPR/first aid certificate or CPR/first aid module. Correction: At all times there must be a staff member on duty who holds a current Department approved first aid/CPR certificate. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. Correct by 02/17/2024

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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 3 staff members files 2 staff members ( Ellie A. Harriette K) files were missing Department approved prevention of child abuse certificate. Correction: All employees Within 30 days of employment must complete training in Child Abuse Prevention, this certificate must be renewed annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by Correct by 02/17/2024

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

2.121.A.1 · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

At the time of the visit reviewed 3 staff members files 1 staff members (Harriette K) files were missing CBI letter Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member (Harriette K) have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI or FBI Clearance Letters for staff member (Harriette K) with a written response to the Specialist by date. 02/18/2024 Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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

At the time of the visit in the toddler classroom, and the preschool classroom there were Montessori materials with sharp instruments accessible to children. Correction: At all times Sharp Tools and instruments must be stored in areas and accessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. Correct by 02/17/2024

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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.

At the time of the visit in the toddler classroom, and the preschool classroom there were Montessori materials made of glass accessible to children under five years of age. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: At all times Toys, furnishing equipment, and materials made of easily breakable glass are not permitted for children under five years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by Correct by 02/17/2024

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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 facility Fire inspection, and Health Inspection dates. Facility did not have the current health inspection on file at the center. Correction: Prior to the original licensing issue, and at least every two years thereafter all child care facilities must obtain and approving inspection report from the local Department of Health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and environment. These reports must be maintained at the facility and available for review by licensing specialists. Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by. Correct by 02/17/2024

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024