2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

At the time of the visit in The Green Room there was a loose plastic bag on the floor, and a loose plastic bag on the table accessible to children. Correction: Correct immediately at all times loose plastic bags must be stored in areas and accessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit teacher moved the plastic bags and put them in an area inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/11/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

In the Orange room, 21 children ages 3 years to 4 years, were in attendance with 2 staff members. Correction: Immediately, children ages 3 years to 4 years must have 1 staff member to 10 children. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director removed the child until the 3rd staff member arrived. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the Blue room, in an unlocked teacher cabinet, gallon sized Ziplock bags were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the maintenance man placed a child lock on the cabinet, making the loose plastic bags inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the Blue room, sharp teacher scissors were on the teacher counter, accessible to children. Pumpkin carving tools were on the shelf, accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher placed the sharp tools in a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

In the Blue room, chairs were stacked 3 high causing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately, indoor furnishings must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director unstacked the chairs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

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

2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

In the Green room, an outlet was uncovered behind the teacher table next to the air purifier. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets must have a protective cover. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher put a cover on the outlet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.7 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition;

Reviewed the facility's policies and procedures. Confirmed through staff statements, SM1 and SM2 did not follow the policies regarding the procedure for identifying where children are at all times. Correction: Immediately, the policies must be followed regarding where children are at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Confirmed through the attendance verification tracker and staff statement, SM1 and SM2 did not complete a name-to-face verification during the transition from the playground to the classroom. Correction: Immediately, a written attendance verification must be completed periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : Two children were unsupervised on the playground for 13 minutes. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Confirmed through staff statements, two children were left unsupervised on the playground for 13 minutes. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under the direct supervision at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : The teachers did not communicate regarding name-to-face. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Confirmed through staff statements, SM1 and SM2 did not communicate about completing the name-to-face. Correction: Immediately, all staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making for the well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.3 · Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Confirmed through staff statements, SM1 and SM2 left two children on the playground for approximately 13 minutes. SM1 and SM2 did not notice CH1 and CH2 missing until another staff member brought them inside. Correction: Immediately, all staff must be awake, alert and actively supervising children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 and SM2 were assistant teachers and not qualified to be alone with children. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Reviewed 3 staff files. SM1 and SM2 were lacking qualifications of an early childhood teacher. Confirmed through staff statements SM1 and SM2 were alone with the children on the playground for approximately 10-15 minutes. Correction: Immediately, an early childhood teacher must be qualified to be responsible for a group of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : There were multiple classrooms were in the playground at the same time. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : All gates on the playground were locked. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.5.c · Children who do not sleep after thirty (30) minutes must be allowed to move to another area and be provided with quiet toys and equipment to play with such as puzzles or books; and

In the Pre-K classroom, staff members stated the children laid down for nap at 11:45 am. Licensing Specialist was in the classroom at 12:58 pm and children were awake on their cots and not given quiet toys to play with. Correction: Immediately, children who do not sleep after thirty (30) minutes must be allowed to move to another area and provided with quiet toys to play with. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/25/2024. Correct by 06/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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

2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Identified through staff statements, parents are using a pin assigned to the child's Procare account to sign FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children in and out of the facility. The pin is not unique to the parent but rather to the child. Mulitple people can use the same pin and there is no identifier of who signed the child in or out. Correction: Immediately, a sign-in/sign-out sheet must be used for each child in care. The sheet must include a parent/guardian's signature or a unique identifier. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/25/2024. Correct by 06/18/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 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.

Reviewed the facility's emergency drill log. Observed missing lockdown drill for the last two quarters of 2023. The last lockdown drill was completed in May 2023. Correction: Lockdown drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Sue C., Hamza E., Justice P., Tiffany P., Kayla V., Elizabeth E., Jenny F., Erica J., Sydney M. and Morgan N. missing at least one (1) hour of child development training. Correction: All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/11/2024. Correct by 04/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

In the Green classroom, staff members were unaware of how many children they had signed into the class. Correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded and staff must know how many children are in attendance at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.1.a · 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 all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Cecelia G., Justice P., Tiffany P., and Kayla V. missing current TRAILS clearance letters. Staff member Cecelia G. works in the kitchen. Staff members Justice P., Tiffany P. and Kayla V. were working with children, but not left alone with the children. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Cecelia G., Justice P., Tiffany P., and Kayla V. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Cecelia G., Justice P., Tiffany P., and Kayla V. with written response to Specialist by 4/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Tiffany P. missing current FBI clearance letter. Tiffany P. works with the children, but was not left alone with the children. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Tiffany P. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Tiffany P. with written response to Specialist by 4/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.