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

Observed a wooden bench that has small pegs protruding from the arms on the bench which present a potential injury hazard. There are broken white fences on the outdoor playground. The slide is pulling away from the large playground structure. The storage unit is not properly secured. The designated playground space is not safe and free from hazards. Correction: Immediately (08/13/2024) repair wooden bench with protruding pegs, repair the broken white fences, repair or

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

There is no adequate cushioning material in the use zone for the slide. Correction: Immediately (08/13/2024) provide a suitable cushioning material that meets the minimum requirements around the equipment. Submit verification of corrections to Licensing with written response no later than 09/13/2024. Correct by 08/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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

2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

The use zone around the play equipment on the playground does not meet the minimum six foot use zone for all sides of the equipment. Some areas have as littles as three feet between pieces of equipment. Correction: Immediately (08/13/2024) provide a suitable use zone that meets the minimum requirement around the equipment. Submit verification of corrections to Licensing with written response no later than 09/13/2024. Correct by 08/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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.

There are tree stumps on the playground that present a tripping hazard. The playground slopes toward the fence in a section of the playground and needs to be shored up. There is a broken basketball hoop on the playground that needs to be removed, There is a metal piece on the climber that is warped and not properly attached. There is an airplane play element that is dilapidated and has seats that are not attached. The are several areas where the playground is covered with weeds. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (08/13/2024) remove or repair the damaged, broken and unsafe pieces of equipment and playground elements. Submit verification of corrections to Licensing with written response no later than 09/13/2024. Correct by 08/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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