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

At the time of visit, in the bathroom between rooms , loose plastic grocery bags were in a low unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the bags were placed in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 03/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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 room , two staff personal bags were on a low shelf behind a velcro screen and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, staff personal bags and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher placed the personal bags in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.62.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

Ch1 was unsupervised outside the building for approximately two minutes. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under the direct supervision of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.52.B.1.d · . 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 Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement, or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in Section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified the facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within the required time frame. Correction: Ensure all incidents at the facility are reported to the appropriate agencies within the required timeframes. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility did not provide parent(s) with an incident report. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.B.1 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

At the time of the incident, the facility did not provide the parent with a incident report and did not retain an incident report in the child's file. Correction: Immediately, all incidents must be recorded and retained in each child's record with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Attendance verification procedures were not followed. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.62.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 the incident and confirmed through staff statements, an attendance verification was not conducted as children came to the door to leave for the day prior to the child being released to their parent. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, staff members must complete a written attendance verfication throughout the day and during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Maximum group size was exceeded. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 weeks to 18 months: 10 infants 12 months to 36 months: 10 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children 3 years to 4 years: 20 children 4 years to 5 years: 24 children 5 years and older: 30 Children Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 Children

At the time of the incident, and confirmed through staff statements, all of the children from the four classrooms gathered in one area for pick-up through the building side entrance, exceeding maximum group size for 3-5 year olds. Correction: Immediately, maximum group size must not be exceeded at any time. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Category: ratio. 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, in room 1408 a bottle of white-out labeled 'keep out of reach of children' was FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ in an unlocked drawer accessible to children; in room 1406 a bottle of white-out and two bottles of hand sanitizer labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were on top of a desk accessible to children; in room 1407 two bottles of Expo dry erase board cleaner labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were on a low cart 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 removed the items and placed them into locked cabinets in each classroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/29/2023/ Correct by 08/22/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walkthrough, in room 1407, an open box of Ziploc bags was in a plastic drawer that was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the ziploc bags and placed them in a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walkthrough, in room 1408, staplers and adult scissors were in an unlocked drawer and on top of the teacher desk and were accessible to children; in room 1406, a stapler and adult scissors were on top of the teacher desk and in a plastic drawer and were accessible to children; in room 1407 two staplers were on a low cart and were accessible to children; in room 1324 adult scissors and a staple remover were in an unlocked drawer and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the items from the classrooms and placed them in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.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.

During the safety walkthrough, in room 1407 a teacher purse was on a low cart accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all staff purses and personal belongings must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director moved the purse to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/29/2023. Correct by 08/22/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

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