Meadow Lark Montessori School

2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 without dicumentation of a completed TRAILS Letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the TRAILS background check Clearance Letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 with an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/9/25. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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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 3 staff files and found 2 with an expired child abuse training. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/9/25. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 with an expired immunization training Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 11/9/25. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the center.

Reviewed 6 children files and found 1 with an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain required child documentation. Correct by 11/09/2025

Corrected by Nov 9, 2025

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2.229.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.

In the preschool room there was jewel counters accessible to children under the age of 3 years that fit into a choke tube. Correction: Ensure that all items that fit into a choke tube are inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing from the room. No response required. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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

ice melt marked keep out of reach of children on the playground accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all keep out of reach of children items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 11/7/24. Corrected at time of visit, no response is required. Correct by 11/07/2024

Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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2.214.D.4 · Director letters must be renewed prior to the expiration date or the letter becomes invalid and the individual no longer qualifies as a director of a large center.

the Director Lynn to have a level 6 credential but not a current director letter. Correction: Obtain and submit documentation of current director letter. Correct immediately 11/7/24 and submit compliance by 12/7/24. Correct by 11/07/2024

Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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7.701.100.F.9 · . There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children and youth sleep.

The carbon monoxide detector not in working condition. Correction: There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area where children sleep. Correct immediately, 11/30/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 12/30/23. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In reviewing 4 children's records: the health statement does not include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. Correction: Within 30 days, the parents must provide a health statement that is signed and dated by the provider. and include when the next visit is required. Document compliance to Specialist by 12/30/23. Correct by 12/30/2023

Corrected by Dec 30, 2023

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

Santizer spary accessible to children that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" next to the soapy water. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately, 11/30/23. ***Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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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.

In the preschool classroom that has children enolled under the age of 3 years: small acrons posing a potentials choking hazard. Correction: Toys. toy parts, furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 yeas must not be a choke hazard. Correct immediately, 11/30/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 12/30/23. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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7.702.72.C.7 · Swings must have seats made of a flexible material and all "S" hooks must be secured.

The swings in the outdoor play area with "S" hooks open more than 1/8 of an inch posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: Swings must have seats made of flexible materials and all "S" hooks must be secured. Correct immediately, 11/30/23. ***Corrected at the time of visit by securing " S" hooks so they did not pose a strangulation hazard. No response required. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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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.

In the outdoor play area the following hazardous areas: The border around the building blocks to be broken FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and have sharp edges, the fence seperating the large play area from the small to be pulling apart and breaking posing a potential hazard. Correction: All outdoor areas used for children's activities must be checked and kept safe from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures and broken or worn play equipment. ***Corrected at the time of visit by covering sharp edging so it is no longer hazardous and fixing the fence so it was more secure and not posing a hazard. No response required. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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7.702.43.A · Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential level III or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department prior to working as the director of a large center.

No current Director qualifications issued by the department or credential level III or higher. Correction: Center directors must have a current director qualification letter issued by the Department or current Early Childhood Professional Credential level III or higher. Document compliance and send verification to Specialist by 12/30/23. Correct by 12/30/2023

Corrected by Dec 30, 2023

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