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 assault which results in a report to law enforcement, as defined by sections 18-3-201 through 18-3-204, C.R.S., by a child upon a child; a child upon a staff member, volunteer or other adult; a staff member, volunteer, or other adult upon a child, other staff member or other adult.

Law enforcement made contact with the director of the program in regards to a critical incident that was being investigated and this was not reported to licensing. Correction: Within twenty-four (24) hours of a report made to law enforcement staff must report in writing to CDEC. Correct by 10/18/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 was making fun of CH1 by calling them stupid, a baby and cussing at them. - FOUNDED

2.124.A.1.h · Corrected Oct 18, 2024

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

SM2 heard SM1 say, "you're acting like a baby," to CH1. CH1 went to SM2 crying, which resulted in SM2 talking to SM1 about appropriate language toward children. Correction: Derogatory remarks about children are not permitted. Correct by 10/18/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern :

2.516.F · Corrected Oct 18, 2024

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: A dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and submitted annually by the parent or guardian. The authorization must be notarized if required by the local health care facility;

One out of four children records reviewed to not have an update annual authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/06/2023

7.712.81.A.8 · Corrected Oct 6, 2023

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: A complete health history including communicable diseases, chronic illnesses or injuries, immunization history, known drug reactions or allergies, medication records, special diet needs, and health care plans as required in 7.712.52.A.1;

One out of four children records reviewed to not have an updated annual health history. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/06/2023

7.712.81.A.7 · Corrected Oct 6, 2023