Tiny Tots And Tumblers

2.217.A.10.a · At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping;

In the Forest Classroom, there were 16 children in care, and only 7 children were asleep when a staff member left the classroom to take a break. Correction: Immediately, the child to staff ratio may be doubled in preschool classrooms when at least half of the children are asleep. Corrected at time of visit, the staff member returned to the classroom bringing the classroom into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 01/08/2026

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

In the Meadow classroom, the sign-in and out table was blocking the exit door to the playground. Correction: Immediately, exits must be maintained to provide free and unobstructed egress at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher moved the table away from the door bringing the classroom into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 01/08/2026

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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

The following items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were identified and accessible to children: In the Treehouse classroom, a battery was in an unlocked drawer behind the teacher desk. In the Forest classroom, a bottle of white out was in an unlocked cabinet by the playground door. Correction: Immediately, items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director removed the battery from the Treehouse classroom, and locked the cabinet in the Forest classroom making the items inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 12/01/2025

Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

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

In the Treehouse classroom, a roll of packing tape with a sharp cutting edge was on a shelf behind the teacher desk and accessible to children. In the Forest classroom, a pair of adult scissors was in an unlocked cabinet by the playground door and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director removed the packing tape from the Treehouse classroom and locked the cabinet in the Forest classroom making

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

In the Forest and Meadow classrooms, power strips had exposed outlets that did not have protective covers and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets must have protective covers at all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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

In the Forest classroom, packing tape dispensers with sharp cutting edges were on a low supply shelf and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director removed the tape dispensers from the classroom. No response needed. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule 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 11 staff files. One staff missing documenation of the Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the PDIS module. Submit certificate to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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 11 staff files. One staff missing documentation of an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training on file and available for review at all times. Submit documentation to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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

Items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were accessible to children and were identified in the following areas: In the Treehouse classroom, two sharpies were in a pencil cup on a low shelf and bottles of white out were in an unlocked drawer. On the Playground, a bottle of sunscreen was on a low table by a classroom door. In the hallway, bottles of sunscreen were on a low shelf. 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 classroom teacher moved the sharpies and bottles of white out to a high cabinet. The center director removed the bottles of sunscreen from the cabinet and playground. No response needed. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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

In the hall cabinet, two opened boxes of loose plastic bags were on low shelves and accessible to children. In the unlocked supply closet, a loose plastic bag was on the floor and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 11 staff files. 2 staff who have lived outside the state in the last 5 years are missing State-Based clearance letters. Correction: Immediately, all staff who have lived outside the state in the last 5 years must complete the state-based background check and a clearance letter must be on file 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 Out of State Clearance Letters to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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

In the Forest and Meadow rooms, loose tablet charger cords and loose electrical cords for tower fans were accessible to children creating a safety hazard. Correction: Immediately, all indoor materials and furnishings must be safe and free of hazards of all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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.

The caterpillar tunnel on the playground exceeds 18 inches high and does not have resilient surface underneath or in the use zone. Observed a child climbing on top of the equipment. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone at all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

The caterpillar tunnel on the playground was less than 6 feet from the fence. Observed a child climbing on the caterpillar. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surround the equipment at all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

The supply closet in the hallway was unlocked and cleaning mops and cleaning compounds were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, cleaning mops and compounds must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct by 11/07/2025

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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 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 10 staff files and found one to missing a health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement. Correct within 30 days 1/18/2025. Correct by 01/18/2025

Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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

In the Treehouse Room, a charging cord plugged into an outlet, but nothing on the charging port. Correction: All areas must be free from hazards. Correct immediately 12/18/24. Corrected at the time of inspection, the teacher removed the cord from the plug. No response required. Correct by 12/18/2024

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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: 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 10 staff files and found one to missing a current TRAILS 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 Debbie K. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members Debbie K. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/18/2024

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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 10 staff files and observed Amber R. is missing documentation of background check results letter for Texas, the state she resided in in November 2019. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Amber has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for Amber with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/26/2024

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024