Kindercare Learning Centers LLC

2.231.A.2 · Indoor play areas must be uncluttered, safe, and allow for freedom of movement.

The T.K classroom was very cluttered and messy. Lots of items observed stacked on the tables where children should be able to sit, and the floor surrounding the shelves. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Indoor play areas must be uncluttered and safe. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

The fire inspection is expired. Correction: Facilities must obtain an approving fire inspection every two (2) years. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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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.

A power strip under the table in the Pre-K room had uncovered outlets. An outlet in the hallway next to the reading corner also had uncovered outlets. Correction: ALl rooms used by children must have outlets with protective covers. Corrected at the time of visit by Marie putting covers in all the outlets. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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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.

Hailey W., and Kati S., had not yet completed one (1) hour of child development training. Correction: Within ninety (90) days of hire staff must complete at least one (1) hour of child development training. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Marlene E., did not have proof of a completed emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Prior to working with children all staff must complete a Department-approved emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. 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;

Two (2) out of sixteen (16) had missing authorizations for emergency medical care. Correction: Prior to enrollment parents must submit a written authorization for emergency medical care for their enrolled child. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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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.

Observed a child in the Preschool room with a lacing string wrapped around their neck during circle time. Correction: Staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making for the children in their care. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

Karen L, Cheyenne M., and Nadia G., did not have a signed physical upon hire. Correction: Staff must submit a medical statement signed and dated by a physician within the first thirty (30) days of hire. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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2.213.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.

Cheyenne M., had not yet completed a Department-approved First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Within thirty (30) days of hire staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete a Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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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.

Cheyenne M., had not yet completed a child abuse prevention training. Correction: Within thirty (30) days of hire staff must complete a department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Deb G., and Lori L., both have FBI clearance letters but they have not been completed within the last five years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Deb G., and Lori L. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Deb G., and Lori L. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

A child with an individualized health care plan for emergency medication was expired. Correction: Individual health care plans must be updated at least every twelve (12) months. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

Three (3) out of sixteen (16) child files had missing or expired health statements. Correction: Within thirty (30) days of hire or expiration parents must submit a signed and dated health statement for their enrolled child. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

An expired emergency medication was observed in the School-Age classroom. Correction: Out of date medications must be disposed of as required by CDPHE. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Two (2) out of sixteen (16) child files did not have written sunscreen, topical preparations authorizations. Correction: Parents must submit written authorization for topical preparations such as sunscreen. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

Both staff members in the toddler classroom were observed to be sitting down against the building, next to each other chatting while the toddlers played on the playground. Correction: Staff must be actively supervising children at all times. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

Wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the twos classroom. Sunscreen and slime were observed in the T.K classroom. Kinetic sand was observed in the school-age classroom. All items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." Correction: Items labeled, "keep out of reach of children," must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by staff removing the items and making them inaccessible. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Three (3) mop buckets filled with water and cleaning compounds were observed in the hallway way children pass to go outside or leave the building. Correction: Immediately ensure mops and cleaning compounds are stored inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by Marie W. emptying and mop buckets and storing them inaccessible to children. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 05/22/2024

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Two (2) cots were laying sideways in front of an emergency exit in the hallway by the school age room. Additionally, two (2) child proof locks were observed on the inside doors of the Twos, and Pre-K rooms. Correction: Exits must provide free and unobstructed egress at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by Marie W., removing the cots making the exit free from obstruction. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 05/22/2024

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

One (1) out of five (5) child file was missing a twelve (12) month old appointment. Correction: Children under the age of two (2) years must obtain health statements in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatric guidelines. Provide statement of compliance by 6/21/2024. Correct by 06/21/2024

Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

One (1) child under two (2) years of age was missing their twelve (12) month physical. Correction: Ensure that physicals for children under two (2) years of age are being updated as required by the AAP guidelines. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 5/29/2024. Correct by 05/29/2024

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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2.224.B.2 · All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ with the infant.

A six (6) month old infant was observed by licensing to be laying flat on the floor while holding their own bottle. Correction: Immediately ensure that older infants are not allowed to be laying flat while holding their own bottle. Provide statement of compliance by 5/29/2024. Correct by 04/29/2024

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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

A bag of Kinetic Sand with a, "keep out of reach of children" label was observed on a shelf in the Pre-K room. Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled, "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by Sam S. moving the sand to a high shelf. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 04/29/2024

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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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.

Small fake flowers that come off the stem easily were accessible to children in the toddler room posing a choking risk. Correction: Immediately ensure toy parts that pose a choking hazard are not accessible to children under three (3) years of age. Provide statement of compliance by 5/29/2024. Correct by 04/29/2024

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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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.

A electrical power strip under the light table in Pre-K did not have electrical covers. Correction: Immediately ensure that outlets accessible to children have protective covers. Corrected at the time of visit by Marie W. covering the outlets. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 04/29/2024

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Laurie W. did not have a signed child abuse statement. Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff sign a statement clearly defining child abuse. Provide statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/01/2024

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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2.210.A.5 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.

Laurie W. did not have documented emergency contacts. Correction: Ensure that each staff member had a record of emergency contacts on site. Provide statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Laurie W. did not have proof of a completed Basic CPR and First Aid module. Correction: Ensure staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR complete a Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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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.

Laurie W. did not have proof of a completed Child Development training. Correction: Ensure staff complete at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Laurie W. is an employee of Kindercare and the dance instructor for the program. She did not have proof of ECT qualifications was observed to be unsupervised with children in the multipurpose room during dance class. Correction: Immediately ensure there is at least (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children. Provide statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/01/2024

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

One (1) out of four (4) child files had a print-out from their doctor for their physical but it was not signed by a health care professional. Correction: Ensure health statements that are submitted to the center for enrolled children are signed and dated by a health care professional. Provide statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

One (1) child file for a child less than 24 months of age was missing both their six and nine month well child health statements. Correction: Ensure health statements for children under two (2) years of age are updated according to the AAP guidelines. Provide statement of compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/15/2024

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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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 Preschool and Pre-K room the name to face verification sheets were missing one (1) child giving them the wrong amount of children in their care. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff complete written periodic attendance throughout the day and are aware of how

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2.224.B.2 · All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.

Two (2) infants, ages 7 and 9 months were observed laying flat on the floor feeding themselves their own bottles. Correction: Immediately ensure infants less than six (6) months are not lying flat when holding their own bottles. Corrected at the time of visit by Deb G. putting one infant in a high chair to finish their bottle and the other she held while they finished their bottle. Provide statement of continued compliance by 4/15/2024. Correct by 04/01/2024

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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

A bag of kinetic sand was observed on a low shelf in the Pre-K classroom that was labeled, "keep out of reach of children". Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled, "keep out of reach of children", are inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by Rebecca removed the bag of kinetic sand and put it out of reach of children. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 04/01/2024

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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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.

The wood chips on the preschool playground was measure less than 1 inch in the fall zones around the play FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ structure. Correction: Immediately ensure that all climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches had at least six (6) inches of resilient surfacing. Provide statement of compliance by 3/11/2024. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Observed five (5) one (1) year olds in the Twos classroom. The classroom is licensed for ages 2-3 years of age. The class was running a 1:5 ratio and had ten (10) children. Correction: Immediately ensure that rooms licensed for specific ages are only used for children of that age. Provide statement of compliance by 3/11/2024. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

A spray bottle of cleaning product was on a low shelf in the Transitional Kindergarten room. Correction: Immediately ensure that cleaning compounds are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff member moving the cleaning bottle to a locked closet. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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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.

Observed an infant fall asleep on the floor of the infant room and they were not immediately moved to their crib. Correction: Immediately ensure that infants who fall asleep in an area not approved for sleep are moving immediately to an approved sleeping area. Corrected at the time of visit by the infant staff moving the child to their crib. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

One (1) out of five (5) child files was missing a health statement. Correction: Ensure within thirty (30) days of enrollment parents submit a health statement for their child that is signed and dated by a health care professional. Provide statement of compliance by 3/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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