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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 18 staff files and found 1 staff (Abigail P) missing the required FBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Abigail P. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member Abigail P with a written statement of compliance by 7/31/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 18 staff files and found 1 staff missing the required child development training. Staff Abigail P was hired on 4/8/24. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure that each file has the required child development training within 90 days of employment. Submit a copy of the required child development training certificate for Abigail P and a written statement of compliance by 7/31/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 18 staff files and found 2 staff with expired Department approved child abuse prevention training certificates. Staff Vesna K. expired on 2/2/23. Staff Cherie L expired on 5/2/23. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure that each file has the required Department approved child abuse prevention training certificate. Submit a copy of the completed Department approved child abuse prevention training certificates for Vesna K and Cherie L and a written statement of compliance by 7/31/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 18 staff files and found 2 staff with expired Department approved safe sleep FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ training certificates . Staff Vesna K. expired on 2/2/23. Staff Cherie L expired on 5/1/23. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure that each file has the required Department approved safe sleep training certificate. Submit a copy of the completed Department approved safe sleep training certificates for Vesna K and Cherie L and a written statement of compliance by 7/31/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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

2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 18 staff files and found 2 staff with expired Department approved standard precautions training certificates. Staff Vesna K. expired on 2/2/23. Staff Cherie L expired on 4/25/23. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure that each file has an the required Department approved standard precautions training certificate. Submit a copy of the completed Department approved standard precautions training certificates for Vesna K and Cherie L and a written statement of compliance by 7/31/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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;

At the time of inspection there were diapers stored in a laundry basket on the floor in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. Correction: Immediately all diaper change supplies must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/18/2024 Correct by 04/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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.

At the time of inspection the 2 year old room stated they had 12 children and actually had 13. There were 12 children signed in on the attendance verification record. The large preschool classroom stated they had 19 children and actually had 20. There were 19 children signed in on the attendance verification record. This is a violation of stipulation E on their probationary license. Correction: Immediately staff members must record the time children arrive and leave the center. Staff members must know the number of children in their care at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/18/2024 Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

During the safety walk through observed in the Toddler-B classroom in an unlocked cabinet containing lotion, glitter, and a choke-able paint cap, and paint accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (L) of the probationary license. Stipulation L states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age." Correction: Immediately ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit. Staff member locked the cabinet. Submit a written letter of future compliance by 2/5/2024 Correct by 01/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

While completing the safety walk through observed in classrooms Pre-Kindergarten B staff member was alone with twenty (20) children. In the Two-A classroom staff member was alone with nine (9) children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (B) of the probationary license. Stipulation B states, "Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom." FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff to child ratios are followed according to facility's license. Corrected at time of visit. Staff members Sanja B. arrived to classroom Pre-Kindergarten B and Alex C. arrived to Two-A classroom. Submit a written letter of future compliance by 2/5/2024. Correct by 01/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

During the safety walk through observed in the Preschool B classroom Ellen B. alone with nine (9) children, four (4) children were not signed into the classroom upon arrival. This is a direct violation of stipulation (E) of the probationary license. Stipulation E states, "Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file." Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members sign children in upon their arrival into the classroom. Corrected at time of visit. Submit a letter of future compliance by 2/5/2024. Correct by 01/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk through observed seven (7) out of the ten (10) cribs with loose fitting crib sheets. Correction: Immediately ensure that all mattresses for cribs and futons are properly fitted. Corrected at time of visit. Staff member replaced seven (7) crib sheets. Submit a letter of future compliance by 2/5/2024. Correct by 01/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.A · . An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (Trails).

While reviewing 18 staff files observed that Joli H. and Vesna K does not have a current TRAILS background check clearance letter. Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members maintain on file a current report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (TRAILS). Submit a written letter of compliance and individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Joli H. and Vesna K. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Director removed staff member from the premises until background checks are cleared. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

While reviewing staff files observed that Heather M. does not have current written documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members maintain a completed Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Submit a written letter of compliance by 12/7/2023. Correct by 11/30/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.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 inspection there were toy cars with small parts accessible to children on the toddler playground. Correction: Immediately all toys and materials accessible to children less than 3 years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Cars were removed from the playground. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 observed a broken toy on the 2's playground and a broken sensory bin lid on the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ preschool playground accessible to children. Correction: Immediately all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Violations were corrected at the time of inspection. All broken materials were removed from the playgrounds. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

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

7.702.72.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.

At the time of inspection observed an opening under the fence surrounding the preschool playground measuring 6 inches. Correction: Immediately ensure staff identifies any hazardous high risk areas and those areas must be made inaccessible to children. Submit pictures of repair and a written statement of compliance by 9/20/2023 Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

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