All rooms must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and be free of any evidence of pest or rodent infestation.

The two playrooms where children play were not clean, additionally the bathroom that children in care use had an unclean toilet and toothpaste on the counter tops. Correction: Rooms must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Provide statement of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2025

2.336.A.5 · Corrected Jun 9, 2025

Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.

Alicia M. had an expired Shaken Baby training. Correction: Primary providers must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training every two (2) years. Provide statement of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 06/09/2025

2.312.G · Corrected Jun 9, 2025

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Alicia M. had not yet completed a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Correction: Within ninety (90) days of caring for children the primary provider must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Provide statement of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 07/09/2025

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Alicia M. had an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: The primary provider must annually complete a Department-approved child abuse prevention training. Correct by 07/31/2024

2.312.H · Corrected Jul 31, 2024

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Three (3) out of five (5) child files were missing or had expired health statements. Correction: Parents must submit a health statement signed by a health care professional within thirty (30) days of enrollment and every year after that. Correct by 08/30/2024

2.321.A.3 · Corrected Aug 30, 2024

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.