Rocky Mountain Day Camp

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed (21) staff files and observed all staff members lacking documentation of being trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms relevant to the facility's new location. Correction: Ensure all staff are trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms for the facility's new location. Document correction in written response to Specialist by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

2.508.B · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training. The training must include: Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 21 staff files and observed all staff members lacking documentation of completion of a building and physical premises safety training relevant to the facility's new location. Correction: Ensure all staff have completed a building and physical premises safety training for the facility's new location, to include the above requirements. Document correction in written response to Specialist by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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 program's files and observed the program lacking documentation of an approving health inspection report. Correction: Ensure the program obtains an approving health inspection report from the local Health Department, and maintains current approval thereafter, as stated above. Provide documentation of an approving health inspection report from the local Health Department with written response to Specialist by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed (21) staff files and observed Staff Member (9), with a hire date of May 2025, to have completed the fingerprinting process and is lacking documentation of an FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Staff Member (9) has reviewed the powerpoint. Submit documentation

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Reviewed (21) staff files and observed Staff Member (17) and Staff Member (21), both with hire dates of May 2025, and both with documentation of having lived outside of the State of Colorado within the past (5) years, lacking a successfully completed State-Based Background Check Clearance Letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Staff Member (17) and Staff Member (21) have reviewed the powerpoint. Submit documentation of State-Based Background Check Clearance Letters for Staff Member (17) and Staff Member (21) with written response to Specialist by by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

2.505.C.10 · . How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parent(s) or guardian(s) to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behaviors including:

Reviewed parent handbook and identified it lacking information on how the center will document steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behaviors. Correction: Ensure parent handbook is updated to include how the center will document steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behaviors. Submit copy of updated parent handbook with written response to Specialist by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

2.505.C.10.a · Accessing an early childhood mental health consultant, as defined in section 26.5-3-701, C.R.S., or other specialists as needed.

Reviewed parent handbook and identified it lacking information on how the center will access an early childhood mental health consultant, as defined in section 26.5-3-701, C.R.S., or other specialists as needed. Correction: Ensure parent handbook is updated to include how the center will access an early childhood mental health consultant, as defined in section 26.5-3-701, C.R.S., or other specialists as needed. Submit copy of updated parent handbook with written response to Specialist by 4/16/2026, or prior to the license being recommended for approval by the Department. Correct by 04/16/2026

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed classroom postings and observed all licensed classrooms lacking the required staff-to-child ratio posting. Correction: Director immediately (6/24/2024) added the staff-to-child ratio to the licensed capacity posting for each licensed classroom. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

2.512.D.2 · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.

Three individual sunscreens within the Ladybugs group lacking the children's first and last names. Correction: Director immediately (6/24/2024) added the children's first and last name to each of the three sunscreen bottles. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

2.507.L · All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Reviewed 19 staff files and observed Tyler F. lacking documentation of a current Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Immediately (6/24/2024) ensure the program obtains documentation of a current Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for Tyler F. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

2.508.G.3 · All employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 19 staff files and observed Tyler F., who is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, lacking a current completed First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring all staff who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, to include Tyler F., have a current completed First Aid and CPR module certificate. Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 19 staff files and observed Brenden C. lacking documentation of a renewed FBI clearance letter obtained prior to 5 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Brenden C. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of updated FBI Clearance Letter for Brenden C. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

7.712.73.A.7 · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.

2 inflatable water slides in use at the time of inspection, each slide anchored with two anchor points/tie downs (at the back of the structure) and lacking tie downs in use located in the front of the structure. Identified through review of manufacturer documentation that each slide has four tie downs and can be anchored with either a minimum of 18" stakes with diameter of at least 1/2" or sandbags with at least 2-50 pound sandbags at each of the four tie downs. Observed shade structure in use on the track at the time of visit that was not anchored to the ground as required per manufacturer documentation. Observed several bolts with more than 2 threads expoed on one of the gaga ball. All items/areas were accessible to children, posing potential safety hazards. Correction: Immediately ensure indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.712.42.B.1 · . Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Reviewed 24 staff files and identified 1 staff member with position identified through staff statement as a program leader to be under the age of 18 years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure each program leader is at least 18 years old. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.32.D.1.a · . For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed 24 staff files and identified 1 staff (Haven H.) working with children and lacking verification of Trails clearance letter maintained in staff file. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Haven has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance Letters for Haven with written response to specialist. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Reviewed 24 staff files and identified Haven H., Regan M. and Mason I. lacking verification of completed out-of-state checklist verifying CO as the only state of residence in the past 5 years or verification of completed out-of-state background process clear letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Haven H., Regan M. and Mason I. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Haven H. and Regan M. completed checklist to

7.712.32.I · . A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes, at a minimum, the visitor's name and address and the purpose of the visit. At least one piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are strangers to personnel at the center.

Visitor policy not posted at the time of arrival and visitor log lacking space provided to include purpose of visit. Correction: Immediately ensure a written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes, at a minimum, the visitor's name and address and the purpose of the visit. At least one piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are strangers to personnel at the center. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Column added to visitor log to include purpose of visit. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.56.A · . At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility or agency. For foster care homes, the certificate must be available for review/upon request of the public.

Current child care license was not posted in a prominent and conspicuous location at the time of visit. Correction: Immediately ensure the current child care license is posted in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility. Corrected at the time of visit. Current child care license was posted near wall in vestibule upon entry to facility. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.56.B · . At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children's resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Most recent report of inspection or notice as to where it may be reviewed was not posted at the time of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ arrival. Correction: Immediately ensure the most recent licensing report is posted or notice as to where it may be reviewed. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff posted sign to request most recent report of inspection for review. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.56.C · . At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children’s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.

Complaint reporting information was not posted in a prominent location upon arrival to facility. Correction: Immediately ensure the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address. Corrected at the time of visit. Complaint reporting information was posted near front door. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.56.D · . All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Licensed classrooms lacking posted room capacity and staff-to-child ratio. Correction: Immediately ensure licensed classrooms have the capacity and staff-to-child ratio information posted. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff-to-child ratio and room capacity postings were added to each licensed classroom. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.712.32.B · . For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian's signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian's approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Reviewed daily sign-in/out log and identified parent signature lacking for two children and the time the child arrived at the center lacking for child in care. Correction: Immediately ensure for security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian's signature or other identifier. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.712.61.D · . Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child's parents/guardians, who must be advised of the center's policy regarding television and video viewing.

Reviewed child enrollment and authorization forms and identified information lacking related to instructional, age-appropriate videos that were identified to sometimes be shared with campers. Correction: Immediately ensure video and television viewing is not permitted without the approval of a child's parent/guaridan. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.712.52.A.1.b · . At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 11 camper files and identified 9 with certificate of immunization on non-approved form. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is provided for each camper prior to or on the first day of admission. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.53.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.

Reviewed child abuse reporting statement for staff and identified it lacking current abuse reporter hotline phone number, 1-844-264-5437 (1-844-CO-4KIDS) and listed 303-413-7000. Correction: Immediately ensure abuse reporter form is updated to include hotline phone number. Immediately ensure 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. Document correction in written response. Correct by 07/14/2023

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

7.701.34.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.

Facility lacking verification of current fire inspection. Correction: Immediately ensure facility obtains current approving fire inspection. Submit copy of fire inspection with written