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2.206.B.8 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:

Confirmed through staff statements, the teacher did not follow the proper facility procedures for positive guidance. Correction: Immediately, all staff must follow the written policies and procedures of the facility for positive guidance, behavior expectations, supporting positive behaviors, and strategies and techniques for children with challenging behaviors. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 02/18/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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2.206.B.10 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries

Confirmed through staff statements, the teacher did not follow the procedure for informing parent(s)/guardian(s) of accidents and injuries in the classroom. Correction: Immediately, all staff must follow the written policies and procedures for notifying parent(s)/guardian(s) of accidents and injuries. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 02/18/2026 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member pulled on a child's arm causing an injury. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

In several classrooms, and in the hallway by the playground door, rugs were curling, folding and fraying at the edges creating tripping hazards for children. Correction: Immediately, all indoor materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the rugs were removed from the facility by the center director. No response needed. Correct by 02/18/2026

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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

In Preschool 1A, a package of wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' was on the top of the toilet tank and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the package of wipes was moved to a high basket on the wall, making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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

In Preschool 1A and UPK/Prepper B classrooms, loose plastic bags in the bathrooms were accesssible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director removed the plastic bags from the bathrooms. No response needed. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

In Infants, two cribs had loose sheets. No infants were sleeping in the cribs. Correction: Immediately, mattresses for cribs must have a propery fitted sheet at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the sheets were removed and properly fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses. No response needed. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.216.C.2 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 33 staff files. 1 staff aide working with toddlers missing documentation of an 8 hour toddler orientation. Correction: Immediately, all aides working in the toddler program must complete the 8-hour toddler orientation. Submit certificates to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.223.D.4.b · Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

Sleeping mats throughout the facility were ripped at the corners posing a safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, sleeping mats must be in good repair at all times. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

In Infants, a toy fabric hammer was ripped and fraying, and a soft ball had peeling decals creating a safety hazard for infants. In Prepper A and Preschool 3, the alphabet rugs had rolled edges creating a tripping hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, indoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times.

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2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

In Preschool 1B, paint was chipped and peeling on the green wall creating a safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair at all times. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 33 staff files. 2 staff missing documentation of a current safe sleep training. Correction: Immediately, all staff working with infants must renew annually the safe sleep training. Submit certificates to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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 33 staff files. Identified two staff members have lived out of state within the last five years and missing a completed state-based background check clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, all staff who have lived outside the state in the last 5 years must complete a state-based background check and the clearance letter must be available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the completed State-Based clearance letters to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

In Twaddlers, diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper changing supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director locked the cabinet making the supplies inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

Reviewed 33 staff files. 4 staff missing documentation of a current standard precaustions training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must renew annually the standard precautions training. Submit certificates to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 33 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately, all staff working with children under 3 years old must renew every 2 years the shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Submit certificates to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 33 staff files. 4 staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete the child abuse prevention training and documentation must be on file and available for review at all times. Submit certificates to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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 33 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a completed fire safety and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must be trained in fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers. Submit documentation to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Missing documentation of tornado drills from March, April, August, and October, 2025. Correction: Immediately, tornado drills must be held monthly from March-October. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed 33 staff files. 2 staff missing a medical statement and one staff missing a current signed self-reported health history. Correction: All staff must submit a medical statement to the center within 30 days of employment, and self-reported health histories must be submitted annually. Correct by 12/05/2025

Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

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2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Reviewed 33 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete the emergency and disaster preparedness training prior to working with children. Submit documentation of the completed training to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Identified the infant room does not have a staff member with a current CPR and First Aid certificate on duty at all times. Correction: Immediately, there must be one staff member on duty with a current CPR and First Aid certificate at all times. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 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 the center.

Reviewed 20 child files. 2 children missing documentation of a current health statement. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All children must have a current health statement on file and available for review at all times. Correct by 12/05/2025

Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

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2.225.D · Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Identified through staff statements, a child was told to sit and wait until their behavior improved before being allowed to use the bathroom or join the class for lunch. The child was made to wait for inappropriate time frames that exceeded 5 minutes. Correction: Immediately, guidance must not be associated with food or toileting. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Identified through staff statements, a staff member spoke in a negative way about a child's behavior in front of other staff and children causing emotional harm and humiliation. Correction: Immediately, children shall not be subjected to emotional harm and humiliation at any time. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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2.225.G · Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Identified through staff statements, a staff member called a child 'bad' and made other derogatory comments to the child. Correction: Immediately, derogatory remarks about children are not permitted at any time. Correct by 11/05/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected by Nov 5, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually.

Identified the staff member missing documentation of a child abuse prevention training. The staff member was hired in April, 2025. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete the child abuse prevention training within 30 days of employment and documentation must be available for review at all times. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

Reviewed 25 staff files and found Gabby M to have expired Department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obatin a current Department approved Standard Precautions training for Gabby M. Correct immeditaley 1/22/2025. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 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 25 staff files and found Gabby M to have expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obatin a current Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training for Gabby M. Correct immeditaley 1/22/2025. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 14 child files and found one to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain a current emergency medical authorization. Correct immediately 1/22/2025. Corrected at the time of inspection. Mom signed a new emergency medical authorization. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

Reviewed 14 child files and found 2 to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements. Correct within 30 days. 2/22/25. Correct by 02/22/2025

Corrected by Feb 22, 2025

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

In Prepper A a soap on the sink accessible to children labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children", must be inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately 1/22/2025. Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the soap from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

In Prepper A charging cord plugged into the wall, but not pulled into a device and was accessible to children. Correction: All equipment must be sturdy and free from hazards. Correct immediately 1/22/2024. Corrected at the time inspection, Director unplugged the cord. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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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 25 staff files and found Kara L. and Iliana O. to be missing the clearance letter for out of state background checks. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kara L. and Iliana O. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Kara L. and Iliana O. with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately 1/22/2025. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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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 25 staff files and found 3 to be missing documentation of fire extinguisher training. Correction: Train and document fire extinguisher training for all staff members. Correct immediately 1/22/2025. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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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 25 staff files and found Alexis O. to have an expired FBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Alexis has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI for staff member Alexis with written response to the Specialist. Correct Immediately 1/22/2025. Correct by 01/22/2025

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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2.121.D.1 · When an individual leaves employment, the facility must submit to the Department a completed Notification of Name Removal form to request the removal of the individual's name from their facility license number in the CBI database.

Observed 81 staff members to be listed with the facilities license number in the CBI database and observed that 14 staff no longer work at the facility. Correction: Ensure that when an individual leaves employment a Notification of Name Removal form (FLAG removal) is completed and submitted to the department. Correct immediately and send a copy of FLAG removal form to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Reviewed 31 staff files and observed Brianna M. to be missing documentation of an CBI clearance letter. Brianna's date of hire is 4/23/2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Brianna has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member Brianna with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 11 child files and observed 1 child to have expired written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain required signed document for child and place in child's file. Send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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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.

Reviewed 31 staff files and observed Vanessa E. and Giovanna C. to be missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Send a copy of current required training certificate for staff to specialist with written response. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 31 staff files and observed Angelina T., Kayla C., and Tanya J. to be missing documentation of a current CPR/First aid certification or module. Correction: Send a copy of current required training certificate for staff to specialist with written response. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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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 31 staff files and observed Yarthzy C., Sandra A. and Tonya J. to be missing documentation of a department approved training about child abuse prevention. All previous trainings were over 30 days expired. Correction: Send a copy of current required training certificate for staff to specialist with written response. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 31 staff files and observed Tonya J.and Miraya M. to be missing documentation of the department approved training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Ed programs. Both staff have worked for the facility for over 90 days. Correction: Send a copy of current required training certificate for staff to specialist with written response. Correct by 03/23/2024

Corrected by Mar 23, 2024

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2.217.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.

Observed 17 children in a classroom that has a maximum group size and capacity of 16. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure maximum group size and capacities are followed at all times for each classroom. Correct immediately. *Corrected at the time of inspection, director moved 1 child from the classroom. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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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.

Children under the age of 3 in the Preschool 2 classroom which contained the following chokable items accessible to children: Dot marker lids, Pom poms and small colored beads. Correction: Ensure all chokable items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately and send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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