2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Jill C., Jennifer M., and Rita S., all have a TRAILS clearance letter, but did not have proof that it was renewed within five (5) years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Jill C., Jennifer M., and Rita S., have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for Jill C., Jennifer M., and Rita S., with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/21/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: U_P_PE_R_ A_R_K_AN_S_AS_ A_R_E_A _CO_U_N_C_IL_ O_F _G_OV_E_R_NM_LiEc_Ne_nTsS_e H_NEu_Am_b_er _: 4_6_27_9_______ ________________________________________________

Jennifer M., has an FBI clearance letter but it was not renewed within the last five (5) years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Jennifer M., has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for Jennifer M., with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/21/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Unable to locate an emergency and disaster preparedness (FEMA) training certificate for; Jennifer M., Melissa N., Reanna D., and Rita S. Correction: Prior to working with children staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correct by 08/21/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Eleven (11) out of eleven (11) staff members had not yet signed their annual self-report health histories yet. Correction: Staff must annually submit a written self-report health history. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: U_P_PE_R_ A_R_K_AN_S_AS_ A_R_E_A _CO_U_N_C_IL_ O_F _G_OV_E_R_NM_LiEc_Ne_nTsS_e H_NEu_Am_b_er _: 4_6_27_9_______ ________________________________________________

Unable to locate Chris H. Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Directors must complete a Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. within ninety (90) days of hire. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Amber K., Reanna D., Oceana I., and Rita S. had not yet complete one (1) hour of child development training. Correction: Staff must complete one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.84.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

Classroom I, Chipmunks to have two hole punchers in an unlocked drawer of the teachers desk posing a safety hazard to children. Correction: Office space must be safe and free from hazards at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Assistant Director removed hole punchers and placed in a cabinet inaccessible to children. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Four out of nine staff files reviewed to have expired department approved Standard Precautions Trainings: Jennifer M., Amber K., Alexandra H and Chris H. Correction: Obtain and update staff file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.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.

Four out of nine staff files reviewed to have expired department approved child abuse prevention training: Chris H., Jennifer M., Amber K., and Alexandra H. Correction: Obtain and update staff file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Calssroom B, Frogs to have a Therma Kool Ice/Hot pack on the handwashing sink accessible to children. Correction: All "keep out of reach" of children items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit. Teacher placed in a cabinet inaccessible to children. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.A.7 · 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.

One out of ten children records reviewed to not have a signed written authorization for emergency medical care statement. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.