2.314.B.3 · Emergency substitutes must: If the substitute does not meet the same age and training requirements as listed in rule sections 2.311, 2.312, and 2.313 as the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, or qualified substitute, they shall notify parent(s) or guardian(s) immediately to pick up their children.

Identified through provider statement that on 4/7/25 they closed at 3:00 and their 13 year old child and their 18 year old daughter in law babysat children for the rest of the day. Previously cited on 5/31/24. Correction: Immediately ensure that during child care hours 7:30am - 5:30pm that if provider is not able to care for children the emergency substitute notifies parents to immediately pick up or have a qualified substitute caring for the children. Docusign Envelope ID: F8F1435C-CE7D-4B36-80D0-653B34A5F6B4

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.113.A.7 · Any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000.

When provider was asked if they left children in the care of anyone else on 4/23/25 the provider stated yes, when asked to see where parents were notified they stated that they were in the home all day on 4/23/25. When asked why someone that came to the door that day was told by the provider that they weren't home and their 13 year old daughter was babysitting children provider stated that they said this to their food program consultant because they didn't want them to visit. Correction: Immediately ensure that false statements are not made to the Department or to any agency. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/09/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Cleaning product under sink in bathroom that children use and shovel with sharp edge in hallway accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that all hazardous items are inaccessible to children at at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

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

Crib that infant sleeps in has a sheet that is not fitted well to the mattress. Child was not sleeping. Correction: Immediately ensure that sheet has a properly fitted sheet. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

2.337.A.13 · The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children.

Trampoline in backyard is not stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that trampoline is stored in a way that is inaccessible to children at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.329.H.11.b · Infant sound monitors must be used when infants are sleeping in a separate room out of the direct supervision of the primary caregiver. When in use, infant sound monitors must meet the following conditions: The receiver of the sound monitoring equipment must be actively monitored by the primary provider or staff member at all times;

The receiver of the sound monitoring equipment was not on and being actively monitored by the provider while an 11 month old child was in nap area. Correction: Immediately ensure that the sound monitoring equipment is on and being actively monitored when infants are sleeping in a separate room out of the direct supervision of the provider. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.317.D.1 · Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child's name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person's signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider Docusign Envelope ID: F8F1435C-CE7D-4B36-80D0-653B34A5F6B4 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Only 4 of 5 children in attendance are signed in, not all parents are signing in/out with full signature. Correction: Immediately ensure that all children are signed in/out with a full signature. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.B.1 · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

Office area with small items that could be a possible choke hazard is accessible to children when they are going to bathroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all small items that could be a choke hazard are inaccessible to children at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

2.321.A.3 · 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.

Reviewed 1 child file, file lacking documentation of current health statement. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 06/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.317.E.1 · Visitors Visits from all non-family members to the home must be on the sign in/out log, including the name, date, and arrival/departure times. Docusign Envelope ID: F8F1435C-CE7D-4B36-80D0-653B34A5F6B4 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Provider stated that daughter in law is currently staying in the home for 2 weeks and hasn't been signing in/out on a visitor log. Correction: Immediately ensure that all individuals not on home license sign in/out on visitor log. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.335.E.5 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, and staff members must know the location of any weapons in the family child care home.

When asked where the guns were stored and locked were the provider asked their children. One child stated they were taken to another home, the other child stated that they believed they were under their bed in the basement that is off limits to children. Child looked for the guns under the bed and around the space in the basement but couldn't find the guns. Previously cited violation regarding weapons not being locked on 10/1/24. Correction: Immediately ensure that the location of the weapons are located. If the weapons will no longer in the family child care home please submit a change request to remove the exhibit from the license. If the weapons are in the family child care home ensure that the weapons and ammunition are locked and stored separately. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.1.c · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, 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 each adult eighteen (18) years of age or older, who begin residing in the home after care begins, requests must be submitted within five (5) calendar days of when he or she begins residing in the home, and these adults must not be allowed unsupervised access to children in care until all background checks have been successfully completed.

Identified that their daughter in law is over 18 and living in the home. When asked if this resident had requested Trails background check the provider stated that daughter in law only stays at the family child care home at times for up to 2 weeks. Correction: Immediately ensure that daughter in law requests Trails background check. Submit statement of compliance and date request was made. Correct by 05/09/2025 Docusign Envelope ID: F8F1435C-CE7D-4B36-80D0-653B34A5F6B4

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.C.1 · Any resident of the family child care home or qualified exempt provider home turning eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor fourteen (14) calendar days prior to their 18th birthday.

Identified that their daughter in law is over 18 and living in the home. When asked if this resident had completed the fingerprint process the provider stated that daughter in law only stays at the family child care home at times for up to 2 weeks. Correction: Immediately ensure that daughter in law completes the fingerprint process. Submit statement of compliance and date request was made. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.337.A.13 · The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children.

Trampoline accessible to children in backyard. Correction: Immediately ensure that trampoline is inaccessible to children during child care hours. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2: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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Reviewed 7 children files, 1 file lacking documentation of immunization status. Correction: Immediately review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of immunization status. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Provider lacking documentation of current standard precautions training. Docusign Envelope ID: AA4E4C8A-E355-4507-8198-5F7855CFA4A7 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.321.A.3 · 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.

Reviewed 7 children files, 2 files lacking documentation of current health statements. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.335.E · All weapons on the premises of the licensed family child care home must be unloaded, locked, and inaccessible to children. This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, air rifles, bb guns, paintball guns, bows, hunting knives, swords, hunting sling shots, and martial arts weapons.

Two guns in the basement not locked. Correction: Immediately ensure that all guns are locked at all time during child care hours. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Products labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in bathroom including sunscreen and Docusign Envelope ID: AA4E4C8A-E355-4507-8198-5F7855CFA4A7 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ toothpaste. Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

2.336.C.15 · The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.

Home lacking fire extinguisher in correct size and weight. Correction: Immediately obtain appropriate fire extinguisher. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

2.138.A · 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 Docusign Envelope ID: AA4E4C8A-E355-4507-8198-5F7855CFA4A7 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Tornado drills not identified and logged for 2024. Correction: Immediately complete and log a tornado drill. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.H · 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.

Provider lacking documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 10/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.K · Within thirty (30) 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 regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Provider lacking documentation of playground safety for homes training. Correction: Obtain documentation of playground safety for homes training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.M · 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 introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements; Docusign Envelope ID: AA4E4C8A-E355-4507-8198-5F7855CFA4A7 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Provider lacking documentation of introduction to early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correction: Obtain documentation of introduction to early intervention and preschool special education programs. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.N · 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;

Provider lacking documentation of recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Correction: Obtain documentation of recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.P · 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 regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Provider lacking documentation of injury prevention for homes. Correction: Obtain documentation of injury prevention for homes. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Provider lacking documentation of working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correction: Obtain documentation of working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/01/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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

2.314.B.3 · Emergency substitutes must: If the substitute does not meet the same age and training requirements as listed in rule sections 2.311, 2.312, and 2.313 as the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, or qualified substitute, they shall notify parent(s) or guardian(s) immediately to pick up their children.

Provider stated that on 5/14/24 they had an emergency that they had to leave the home for approximately 10 minutes and their adult son over 18 years of age acted as the emergency substitute. The emergency substitute did not contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to immediately pick up their children. Correction: Immediately ensure that when an emergency substitute is used that they immediately contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to notify them that they need to immediately pick up their children. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/31/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.314.B.2 · Emergency substitutes must: Immediately call each parent(s) or guardian(s) to notify them that the provider has been called away from the family child care home for an emergency situation; and

Provider stated that on 5/14/24 they had an emergency that they had to leave the home for approximately 10 minutes and their adult son over 18 years of age acted as the emergency substitute. The emergency substitute did not contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to notify them that the provider had been called away for an emergency situation. Correction: Immediately ensure that when an emergency substitute is used that they immediately contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to notify them that the provider had been called away for an emergency situation. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 05/31/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.34.C · . All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Provider lacking documentation of zoning approval for a large family child care home. Correction: Obtain zoning approval for a large family child care home. Submit statement of compliance and copy of zoning approval letter. Correct by 12/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.71.A.2 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child's current health statusmust 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 5 children files, 2 files lacking documentation of current health statements from a health care provider. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current health statements. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 12/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.707.71.B.1 · The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Reviewed 5 children files, 1 file lacking documentation of current emergency medical authorization. Correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of current emergency medical authorization. Submit statement of compliance. Correct by 11/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.