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.

Reviewed twenty staff files, One SM did not have current standard precautions training. This is a direct violation of stipulation Q of the Probationary License. Licensee will create and maintain a robust policy and procedure to ensure child files and staff files are complete, up-to-date and compliant. Correction: Immediately review all staff files, ensure files are complete, up-to-date and compliant. Submit documentation of corrective action and written verification of future compliance by 11/12/2025. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed the facility's records and observed the Fire Department Inspection was last completed on 8/25/2023. Correction: Immediately obtain current and compliant Fire Department Inspection. Submit documentation of corrective action and written verification of future compliance by 11/12/2025. Correct by 11/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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

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.

Determined through staff statements that the program sometimes transitions children who are not yet 12 months old into toddler rooms licensed for ages 12-24 months. Correction: Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without prior written approval of the licensing authority. Submit a written plan and statement of future compliance by 10/16/25. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.21 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The provision of meals and snacks.

Determined through staff statements that the individual feeding plan for CH1, which indicated a bottle would FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be offered about every 3 hours, was not followed. CH1 did not receive a bottle feeding on the date of the incident. Correction: Immediately ensure that individualized policies and procedures for the provision of meals and snacks are followed. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 10/16/25. Correct by 10/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.224.B.1 · An individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child's physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child's daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff.

Determined through staff statements that infants do not have documentation of current, written, individualized diet and feeding schedules. Correction: Immediately, obtain current, written, individualized diet and feeding schedules for infants. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 10/16/25. Correct by 10/09/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.225.8 · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threals. Conection; lmmediately ensure that children are not subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit documentation and written veritication of future compliance by 711612025. Corrccl by 0710912025 Stage ll Licensing Concern : SM1 injured CH1 while using physical re-direction. - FOUNDED 1. Observed: During investigation it was delermined that SM1 failed to use sound judgemenl and concern for the proper ROI lD: 35370-07242025 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of lnspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name: KINDERCARE IEARNING CENTERS LtC License Number : 35370 care of children when using physical force to gain CH 1's compliance. Violation of: 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.

During the investigation, it was delermined that SMl caused an injury to CH 1 by pulling lhem by their arm to make them sil on the floor. Correction: lmmediately ensure all staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making. judgment and concern tor the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7h612025. Correct by 07/09/2025 Stage ll Licensing Concern : No accidenuincident report was prepared. - FOUNDED 1- Observed: Review of CHl's file and Direclor's statement determined thal no written record of the injury was prepared. Violation of: 2.209.8.1 The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s). Correction: lmmediately ensure that written records of serious occurrences are retained in each child's record with a copy provided to parenyguardian. Submit documentation and written verification of future compliance by 7l1612025 Correct by 07 t0st2025 Stage ll Licensing Concern : The facility did not follow their policies and procedures. - FOUNDED i. Observed: A review of program policies and Director Kayla H. statements determined that the center does not have a policy on physical redirection. violation of: 2.205.8 The governing body must formulate lhe purpose and policies to be followed by the center. ll must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compllance with licensing rules. Correction: lmmediately review policies and ensure that a policy on physical redirection in compliance with Iicensing rules is formulated. Submit documentation and written verification of future compliance by 7 t16t2025. Correct by 07/09i2025 ROI lD 3537 0-07 242O25 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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 16 staff files and found 3 staff files (Alexis W, Karen B, and Christine J) have an expired Department-approved safe sleep training certificate. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure all files contain a current Department-approved safe sleep training certificate. Submit copies of the current training certificates for Alexis W, Karen B, and Christine J and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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 16 staff files and found 3 staff files (Merranda G, Karen B, and Christine J) have an expired Department-approved standard precautions training certificate. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure all files contain a current Department-approved standard precautions training certificate. Submit copies of the current training certificates for Merranda G, Karen B, and Christine J and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 16 staff files and found 2 staff files (Alexis W and Abigail G) have an expired Department-approved shaken baby training certificate. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure all files contain a current Department-approved shaken baby training certificate. Submit copies of the current training certificates for Alexis W and Abigail G and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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 16 staff files and found 3 staff files (Alexis W, Karen B, and Kayla H) have an expired Department-approved child abuse prevention training certificate. Correction: Immediately review all staff files to ensure all files contain a current Department-approved child abuse

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 16 staff files and found 2 staff files Alexis W and Samantha S did not have documentation of the state-based out of state background checks. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification that staff members Alexis W and Samantha S have 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 members Alexis W and Samantha S with written response to Specialist by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

At the time of the visit reviewed 10 children files and found 1 child file had an expired health statement. Correction: Immediately review all children files to ensure that all files contain a current health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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

2.120.C.1.a.1 · 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), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 16 staff files and found 2 staff files Jesenia S and Merranda G did not have documentation of the state-based Trails background checks. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint. Submit verification that staff members Jesenia S and Merranda G have 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 members Jesenia S and Merranda G with written response to Specialist by 12/31/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified through the current Director's statement, the previous Director did not report an incident to the county. Correction: Immediately ensure all allegations of abuse and neglect are reported to the county within 24 hours of the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

At the time of the visit, reviewed the Child Supervision Record (CSR) in the Infant B classroom and observed the classroom had 11 infants at 8:30 am. Identified through staff statements, that they were over capacity for 30 minutes. Correction: Immediately ensure all classrooms follow the posted classroom capacity. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/21/2024. Correct by 08/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

When asked how many children were in attendance in the 4 year old classroom, Jayda, the 4 year old ECT, stated they had 22 children in attendance. The Licensing Specialists counted 20 children and the attendance sheet reflected that there were 20 children in the classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff know how many children are in the classroom at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/21/2024. Correct by 08/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 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.

At the time of the visit, observed two crib sheets that were fitted tightly on the mattress crib causing the mattresses to bow inside of the crib in Classroom Infant B. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ No infants were sleeping inside of the cribs at the time of the observation. Correction: Immediately ensure all cribs have a properly fitted sheet. Corrected at the time of the of the visit, the teacher replaced the tight fitting crib sheets. Submit pictures and a written statement of future compliance by 8/21/2024. Correct by 08/07/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2024

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