2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Several areas of exposed weed matting and a tree root exposed near edge of swing bay on the preschool playground, posing a potential safety hazards. Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas used for children’s activities are checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct by 03/31/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Approximately 3" of resilient material and a rock approximately 4" in diameter in use zone of two swings, with a fall height over 18", closest to the school on preschool playground. Correction: Immediately ensure all equipment 18" or higher has resilient surfacing of at least 6" throughout the use zone of the equipment. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Rock was removed from resilient surface and moved outside of the use zone. Correct by 10/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

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

2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Several areas of exposed weed matting, on the side of the school in the courtyard and near swing bay on the preschool playground, posing potential tripping hazards. Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas used for children’s activities are checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. Correct by 10/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

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

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Approximately 4"-5.5" resilient surface (wood chips) in several areas of the use zones for swing bay and overhead bars, both with over 18" fall height. Correction: Immediately ensure all climbing equipment over 18" has at least 6" resilient surface throughout use zone. Document correction in written response. Correct by 03/05/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 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.

Broken/cracked plastic on outdoor storage shed, accessible to children and posing potential hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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

2.232.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.

One gate in adjacent outdoor play area could not close completely, resulting in the program lacking at least a 4' high barrier surrounding play area. Correction: Immediately ensure the play area is fenced or have natural barriers at least 4' high to restrict children from unsafe areas. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Two AA batteries (Everyday Super Heavy Duty brand) accessible to children on lower shelf in classroom 117 at the time of inspection. Reviewed manufacturer recommendation and identified it stated "do not give batteries to young children." FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled to be kept out of reach of children are made inaccessible. Corrected at the time of visit. Both batteries were removed from shelf and placed in locked cabinet. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 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.

1 over-the-counter medication in classroom 111 lacking child's first and last name labeled on container. Correction: Immediately ensure over-the-counter medication is kept in the originally labeled container and labeled with the child's first and last name. Corrected at the time of visit. Medication was labeled with child's first and last name. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 01/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

Identified through Staff1 statement that 17 children were present in classroom 111. Reviewed daily attendance and transition record and identified 16 children signed in and observed 16 children present at the time of visit. Identified through Staff2 statement that 22 children were present in classroom 117. Reviewed daily attendance and transition record and identified 1 child had just gone home and was not yet signed out on the classroom attendance/transition log and only 21 children were present at the time of visit. This is a direct violatoin of stipulation (G) on the probationary license. Stipulation (G) states "Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file." Correction: Immediately ensure staff members complete written attendance verification including during transitions and periodically throughout the day. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

2 uncovered outlets on powerstrip in classroom 116 in the corner near a bookcase accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all electrical outlets that are accessible to children have protective covers or safety outlets installed. Corrected at the time of visit. Powerstrip was made inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Adult tools (metal shovels and rakes) accessible to children in an unlocked, outdoor storage cabinet located in the large courtyard. Correction: Immediately ensure sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Lock was placed on storage cabinet making all adult tools inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.72.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Several areas of exposed weed matting near sandbox posing potential tripping hazards. Observed small shelving unit in outdoor courtyard area, approximately 3' tall, that wobbled when pushed, posing potential fall hazard. Observed child-size bench with worn/splintering wood in outdoor courtyard area, posing potential hazard. All areas accessible to children at the time of visit. Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas used for children’s activities are checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Areas of exposed weed matting were removed from area near sandbox and child-size bench was removed from outdoor play area, making it inaccessible to children. Document complete correction in written response. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

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

Adult tools (metal shovels and rakes) accessible to children in an unlocked, outdoor storage cabinet located in the large courtyard. Correction: Immediately ensure sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Lock was placed on storage cabinet making all adult tools inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.