Andrea Lozano

2.316.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Reviewed Parent Handbook and observed the following policies to be missing: B.2, B.6, B.7, B.9, B.11, B.12, B.13, B.14, B.15, B.18, B.19, B.23, B.24, B.26, B.27, B.29, B.30, B.31, and B.35. Correction: Add the missing/incomplete policies to the statement of policies and procedures (parent handbook) and make them available to parents. Send a copy of the updated policy and procedures to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/05/2026

Corrected by Jul 5, 2026

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 five child files and observed files to be missing a current Health Statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of updated Health Statement and submit picture of document to to licensing specialists. Correct by 07/05/2026

Corrected by Jul 5, 2026

2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Identified through provider's statement smoke alarm testing is not kept on record and maintained at the family child care home. Correction: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing must be kept at the family child care home for twelve (12) months. Submit written verification of future compliance to Licensing specialist. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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

The following items were observed to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children," posing a potential safety hazard: One container of insect killer, two containers of weed killer, one bag of miracle-gro, one bottle of bleach, one can of wood stain, one can of WD-40, one can of degreaser, and one tube of contruction caulking(entry carport). One tube of Desitin diaper cream (basement restroom). Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach must be inaccessible at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to Licensing specialists. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.615.K · Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools and medications must be inaccessible to children.

The following items were observed to be accessible to children: Two (2) chainsaws, and one pair of hedge shears (entry carport). Correction: Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools must be inaccessible to children. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.136.A · All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Reviewed parent handbook and observed the following to missing: An emergency plan for children with disabilities and functional needs, specifically regarding the management and transport of necessary adaptive equipment during an evacuation. Correction: Update the facility's policies and procedures to include an emergency plan with specific steps for the safety, evacuation, and transport of children with disabilities, including any necessary adaptive equipment. Make the updated policies available to parents and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.311.A.13.a · All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days of employment.

Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of updated Health Statement and submit picture of document to to licensing specialists. Correct by 07/05/2026

Corrected by Jul 5, 2026

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 five (5) child files and observed files to be missing immunization records on an approved form. Correction: Obtain documentation of immunization or exemption status on the approved form for all children enrolled at the time of admission. Respond with verification of compliance and submit picture of document to licensing specialists. Correct by 07/05/2026

Corrected by Jul 5, 2026

2.329.H.2 · Soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other sleep/rest equipment that meets the CPSC standards incorporated by referenced in rule FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 2.329.A. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to; any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

A six-month-old infant with a soft blanket on top of them. Identified through the provider's statement that the child was sleeping. Correction: Soft materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted with infants while they sleep. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.329.H.9 · Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

A six-month-old infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play with a mobile hanging directly over them. Identified through the provider's statement that the child was sleeping. Correction: Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.311.A.7 · Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Identified that the provider completed infant safe sleep training on 3/09/26 and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance Correct by 06/05/2026

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

Missing posting of the information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and correct address, in a prominent and conspicuous area. Correction: The facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a

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 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.

Identified through provider Andrea’s statement that emergency drills, including lockdown, active shooter, fire drills, and tornado drills, have not been conducted in the last 12 months. Correction: Fire drills must be conducted monthly; tornado drills must be conducted monthly between March and October; and quarterly drills must be conducted quarterly so that all drill types are practiced within the calendar year. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 07/16/25. Correct by 07/09/2025

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

2.320.A · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:

Reviewed three child files and observed CH2 and CH3’s files to be missing admission records. Correction: Obtain an admission record for all children at the time of enrollment that includes all required components. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 07/16/25. Correct by 07/09/2025

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025