Kindercare Learning Centers LLC

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

In the Infant B classroom, observed 6 cribs with sheets that were not properly fitted. No children were observed to be in the cribs at the time of the walkthrough. Correction: Mattresses for cribs must have properly fitted sheets. Corrected at time of visit-Sraff replaced all six cribs sheets. No response required. Correct by 10/17/2025

Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

On the Toddler playground observed an unraveled hose on the ground to be accessible to children posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All hazardous items must be stored inaccessible to children.Corrected at time of visit-Director moved item out of the playground area making item inaccessible to children on 10/17/2025. No response required. Correct by 10/17/2025

Corrected by Oct 17, 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 5 child files and observed ch3 and ch4's files to be missing written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain documentation of current authorization for emergency medical care for all children enrolled. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 8/29/2025 Correct by 07/29/2025

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 5 child files and observed ch1 and ch3's files to be missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for all children enrolled. Correct within 30 days and respond with a statement of compliance by 8/29/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 5 child files and observed ch2 and ch3's files to be missing immunizations on the correct form. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunizations on the department-approved form for all enrolled children. Correct within 30 days and respond with a statement of compliance by 8/29/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Reviewed 5 child files and observed ch5's file to be missing authorization for the application sunscreen. Correction: Obtain documentation of written parent authorization for the use of sunscreen for all children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 8/29/2025. Correct by 07/29/2025

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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

In a cabinet in classroom 2b, observed 2 containers of "Modge Podge" to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children". FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit-staff moved items to the top shelf of the cabinet, making items inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 07/29/2025

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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2.124.A.1.b · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Identified through staff and director statement than an internal incident report was filed for a child in care who complained of an injury on 1/8/25. Facility was informed that medical care was received on 1/10, and the facility did not file an injury report with the department. Correction: Within 24 hours, the facility must report an injury that requires emergency medical care to the department. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 2/4/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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2.209.B.1 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Identified through director statement that incident report for an injury occurring on 1/8/25 was not provided to parents/ guardians. Correction: The facility must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes a written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parents/ guardian. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 2/4/2025. Correct by 01/28/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected by Jan 28, 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 8 child files and observed Ch5's file to be missing current written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: All children's files must have a current authorization for emergency medical care. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025 Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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2.209.A.8 · 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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

Reviewed 8 child files and observed Ch5's file to be missing a current field trip authorization. Correction: All child files must have written authorization to participate in field trips or special events. Correct immediately

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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 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 14 staff files and observed ECT Yarida (DOH 10/22/24) and ECT Kaitlyn's (DOH 8/13/24) files to be missing a medical statement. Correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health. Correct within 30 days and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025. Correct by 01/03/2025

Corrected by Jan 3, 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 14 staff files and observed ECT Priscilla's (DOH 7/12/22) file to be missing a current department-approved standard precautions training. Correction: All staff must complete and annually renew the department-approved standard precautions training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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

Reviewed 14 staff files and observed Director Nichole and ECT Priscilla's files to be missing a current department-approved prevention of shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training. Correction: All staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete and renew every 2 years the department-approved prevention of shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025 Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected by Dec 3, 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 14 staff files and observed Aide Maria's file (DOH 11/27/23) to be missing department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Within 30 days of employment, all employees must be trained using a department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025 Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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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 8 child files and observed Ch8's file to be missing a health statement. Correction: Within 30 days of admission all child files must have a current health statement. Correct within 30 days and respond with a statement of compliance by 1/3/2025. Correct by 01/03/2025

Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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

The following items were observed to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children": -Under the changing table in an unlocked cabinet in Jr. Preschool 2b, observed 2 packages of baby wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children". -In an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in Infant A, observed a container of "kroger" hand sanitizer and 3 spray bottles of cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit- Director locked cabinets making items inaccessible to children 12/3/2024. No response required. Correct by 12/03/2024

Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.

Reviewed 1 health consultant file and observed it to be missing a current department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: All department-approved child care health consultants must complete the department-approved training about child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire and must renew every 3 years. Correct within 30 days and respond with verification of compliance by 1/3/2025. Correct by 01/03/2025

Corrected by Jan 3, 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 Preschool 2C classroom, observed 3 clear plastic command hooks and, in Discovery Preschool classroom, 1 white plastic command hook, adhered to the walls. These items were small enough to fit inside a choke tube and were accessible to children under the age of 3 years, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Keep all items small enough to fit inside a choke tube inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years at all times. **Corrected at time of visit- staff removed hooks and stored them inaccessible to children on 1/31/24.** No response required. Correct by 01/31/2024

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

At hand-washing sink in Pre-K 4B classroom, observed 2 pump bottles of Meyers Clean Day hand soap; this item was labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all hazardous items and items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit- Staff stored items inaccessible to children on 12/28/23.** No response required. Correct by 12/28/2023

Corrected by Dec 28, 2023

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

In classroom Toddler B under the sink, observed Spray bottle of glass cleaner and bottle of liquid soap labled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children. Correction: Store all items labled "Keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected a time of visit- staff stored items inaccessible to children on 12/4/23. No response required. Correct by 12/04/2023

Corrected by Dec 4, 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.

Observed the following items to be accessible and small enough to fit inside of a choke tube: -Toddler B and Toddler Hallway: Command hooks observed hanging on the wall -Preschool 2B: 2 small toy blocks Correction: Keep all items small enough to fit inside of a choke tube inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit- staff stored items inaccessible to children on 12/4/23. No response required. Correct by 12/04/2023

Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

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