2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

When entering the facility, the specialists heard Jeffrey E yelling down the hall at a child, stating "You need to get in here right now." Correction: Immediately ensure children are not subjected to emotional harm. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 staff file (Jordan M) was missing the pre-service building and physical premises training. Jordan was hired on 2/1/2025. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff have complete the building and physical premise training. Submit a copy of the training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk-through, observed an unlocked teacher closet in Room 3. There was a bottle of sunscreen, hair conditioner, and a bag of baking soda. All items were "keep out of reach of children." Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are placed in an area inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.15 · Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

At the time of the visit, observed an 5 month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment. Observed infant was sleeping on the boppy pillow face down into the pillow, then the pillow was removed from below the infant, and then the infant was sleeping on their stomach on the mat on the ground. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately place infants on their back in approved sleep equipment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

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

Identified in the garden area outside, there were broken pavers on the ground, there was landscaping material showing which could cause a tripping hazard, and broken wooden fence pickets accessible to children. Identified a string of lights wrapped around the fence, which was accessible to the toddler children on their playground, which could cause a strangulation concern. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor materials are safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit, the string of lights was removed by the director during the walk-through. Submit pictures and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Identified through staff statements, that the children climb the wall in the garden area. The height of this wall is approximately 5 feet. Correction: Immediately ensure staff identify hazardous, high-risk areas and make them inaccessible to children. Submit pictures and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

During the safety walk-through, found a medium sized wallet in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff personal items are made inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

During the safety walk-through, it was observed that there was no play materials accessible for the toddlers on the playground. Correction: Immediately ensure that there is a variety of play equipment and materials that are age appropriate for the children to play with on the playground. Submit pictures and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Identified that Lila K & Cierra R completed infant safe sleep training on 7/19/2024 (Lila) and 5/12/2025 (Cierra), and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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 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 fire drill log for the past year and noticed that fire drills were not completed in September, October, November, and December in 2024 and were also not completed in March and April 2025. Reviewed the tornado drill log for the past year and noticed that tornado drills were not completed in July, August, September, and October in 2024, and also noticed they were not completed in March and April 2025. Emergency drills were not completed in the 3rd and 4th quarter for 2024, and have not been completed during the first quarter of 2025. Correction: Immediately ensure that emergency drills, lockdown, and active shooter on premises drills are held at least quarterly, fire drills are held monthly, and tornado drills are held monthly from March to October. Submit a schedule of each drill for the next 7 months and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.233.B.1 · If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

At the time of the visit during the safety walk-through, observed the dutch door was open between the infant classrooms. Correction: Immediately ensure that the dutch door is closed at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.B.1.d · The infant program staff aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an infant early childhood teacher.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 staff (Mary H) is listed as an Infant Aide and is missing the documentation of completing the 8 hours of orientation in the infant room. Mary was hired on 4/28/2025. Correction: Immediately ensure all infant room aides complete the 8 hour infant room orientation. Submit a copy of the infant orientation certificate and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 file (Katelynne H) was missing a current medical statement. Katelynne was hired on 3/24/2025. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff have obtain a current medical statement within 30 days from the first day of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found that 1 staff file (Trista W) was missing the Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training certificate. Trista was hired on 7/18/2022. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff have completed the Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit a copy of the training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 staff file (Jordan M) was missing the Working with a Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training certificate. Jordan M was hired on 2/1/2025. Correction: Immediately ensure all directors and assistant directors have completed the Working with a Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Submit a copy of the training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 staff file (Jordan M) was missing the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training certificate. Jordan M was hired on 2/1/2025. Correction: Immediately ensure all directors and assistant directors have completed the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Submit a copy of the training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Identified through staff statements, that the children climb the wall in the garden area. the height of the wall is approximately 5 feet and there is no resilient surfacing below the wall. Correction: Immediately ensure that there is at least six inches of resilient surfacing. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/27/2025. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed in Classroom 5 diapers and diaper changing supplies accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Correction: Immediately ensure all diapers and diaper changing supplies are inaccessible to children. Corrected the time of the visit, Director locked the cabinet making it inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed, in Classroom 6 an unlocked closet where there was a bottle of sunscreen that was labeled keep out of reach of children. Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled keep out of reach of children are inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of the visit, the Director placed the sunscreen in a cabinet that was inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed in the Classroom 7 bathroom loose FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ plastic bags that were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all plastic bags are inaccessible to children.Corrected at the time of the visit, the Director removed the plastic bags and placed them in a cabinet that was inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed, in Classroom 4, in an unlocked drawer sharp scissors and asingle hole puncher that were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all unsafe items are inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of the visit, the Director removed the sharp scissors and single hole puncher to a higher cabinet making them in accessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

At the time of the visit, Licensing Specialist found in Classroom 5 in a cozy cube stuffed animals with glass eyes were accessible to children. In classroom, children are ages 24-36 months old, there was an unlocked drawer containing batteries that was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all classroom toys are age appropriate and free of hazards. Corrected at time of the visit, the Director removed all stuffed animals with glass eyes and placed teh batteries in a cabinet inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed in Classroom 8 a wilted counter top with cracks and exposed wilted wood. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure the building is in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a picture with a written statement of compliance by 1/5/2025. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 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.

During the safety walk-through, the Licensing Specialists observed stacked chairs in Classroom 5 and Classroom 8. Correction: Immediately ensure all indoor classrooms are safe and free of hazards. Corrected at time of the visit, the Director made unstacked the chairs in Classroom 5 and Classroom 8. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/06/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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

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

Identified through staff members' statements that SM1 has yelled in CH1's face about their behavior and has stated that they did not like CH1. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are not permitted to use derogatory remarks to the children in their care. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/18/2024. Correct by 06/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

Reviewed 11 children's files. 1 child did not have a current authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually. Correction: Immediately all children must have on files a current authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023 Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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

7.702.41.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Reviewed 17 staff files. 4 staff members did not have a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: Immediately all staff within 30 days of hire must provide a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Subsequent medical statements must be self reported and submitted annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023 Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

Reviewed 17 staff files. 1 staff member did not have a current Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets OSHA requirements. Correction: Immediately all staff must complete the Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets OSHA requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of complinace by 10/10/2023 Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 17 staff files. 1 staff member not required by rule to be first aid and CPR certified did not have a current Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Immediately all staff not required by rule to be first aid and CPR certified did not have a current Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module within 30 days of employment This training must be renewed every 2 years. Submit training certificate and a written statement of complinace by 10/10/2023 Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.51.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule for routine health supervision or as required in writing by the health care provider.

Reviewed 11 children's files. 3 children under the age of 2 did not have health status statements updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule. Correction: Immediately all children must provide health status statements within 30 days of enrollment. These statements must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023 Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection there was a worn soft couch in the toddler room that was no longer a sanitizable surface. Correction: Immediately all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023 Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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

7.702.91.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

At the time of inspection there was carpet throughout the building that was worn, missing in spots and causing a tripping hazard. There was peeling paint in room 4 and room 5. Correction: Ensure that buildings are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit pictures of repairs and a written statement of compliance by 11/2/2023 Correct by 11/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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