2.205.B · The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

At the time of the visit, the DPA classroom name-to-face sheet had one teacher signed in, but there were two teachers present in the classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are following the facility's name-to-face policy. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

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

At the time of the visit, SM1, in the infant classroom, was sleeping while rocking in the rocking chair, holding and feeding an infant. This is a direct violation of Stipulation (L) of the probationary license. Stipulation (L) states, "All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children." Correction: Immediately ensure all staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

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

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

At the time of the visit, SM1, in the infant classroom, was sleeping while rocking in the rocking chair, holding and feeding an infant. This is a direct violation of Stipulation (D) of the probationary license. Stipulation (D) states, "All children must be under the direct and active supervision of qualified staff at all times, both indoors and outside." Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are awake, alert, and actively supervising. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

Category: supervision. 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, one sheet on a crib mattress was loose. No infants were sleeping in the crib at the time of the visit. Correction: Immediately ensure all mattresses have a properly fitted sheet. Corrected at time of the visit, the assistant director removed the sheet. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/30/2025. Correct by 05/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

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

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

In the DPA classroom bathroom, there were 4 rolled trash bags in a plastic bucket on the back of the child's toilet that was accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all plastic bags are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit, the teacher placed the bucket on a shelf inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/24/2025. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.10.a · At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping;

During the walk-through, observed Maddie had left the Pre-K classroom and left 17 children with one teacher. There were 9 children awake when she left the classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that if less than half the children that the staff to child ratios are followed. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/03/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.5.d · Children who fall asleep must be allowed to leave their napping area within ten (10) minutes of waking.

During the walk-through, in the Toddler, DPA, DPB, and Pre-K classroom, children were awake, and sitting on their cots. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately ensure that children who wake up are given the opportunity to get off their cots within 10 minutes of waking up. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/17/2025. Correct by 02/03/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 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 health and safety walk through, Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked cabinet with staff purses and personal bags inside of the Preschool Classroom. Correction: Immediately removed all purses and personal bags from the unlocked cabinet. Submit a written response by 1/21/2025. Correct by 01/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified the facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within the required time frames. Correction: Immediately ensure all reportable incidents are reported to the Department within 24 hours. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/21/2024. Correct by 11/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Facility failed to report a critical incident to the proper authorities. Correction: Immediately ensure all reportable incidents are reported to the proper authorities. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/27/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 hit CH1. SM grabbed child by the arm and threw them to the ground. SM threatened to hit a child. Staff is aggressive with children - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Confirmed through staff statements that SM1 had hit CH1 in the back of the head. Correction: Immediately ensure that children are not subject to physical or emotional harm. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/21/2024. Correct by 11/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the proper care and well-being of children.

SM1 did not demostrate concern for the proper care and well-being of children based off of their interactions with CH1. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment, and the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/27/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : When the incident occurred, the facility conducted their own investigation. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.D.3 · An agency or facility must not interview staff or children regarding the specific allegation(s) of child abuse or child neglect until the county department of human or social services and/or local law enforcement agency has had the opportunity to interview all appropriate individuals and completed their investigation.

Confirmed through staff statement that the Facility Director completed their own investigation. Correction: Immediately ensure investigations are not completed by the facility. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/27/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Child was sent home in a poopy diaper. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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.

Reviewed assistant director's file. Assistant director had not completed the Department approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correction: Immediately all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant within 90 days of employment. Submit proof of training and a written statement of compliance by 2/29/2024 Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the date of hire.

Reviewed 13 employee files. 6 employees employed over 90 days must complete at least 1 hour of Child Development training. Correction: Immediately all staff must complete a minimum of 1 hour of child development training to include all major domains. This training must be completed within 90 days of employment and is required once. Submit proof of training and a written statement of compliance by 2/29/2024 Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

Reviewed 11 children's files. 1 child over the age of 2 did not have a current health statement on file for review. Correction: Immediately all children must provide a health statement updated annually and in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Submit appointment date and a written statement of compliance by 2/29/2024 Correct by 02/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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

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

The storage closet in the preschool classroom was unlocked allowing access to items labeled to Keep Out of Reach of Children (KORC). Correction: Immediately (10/26/2023) ensure that all items labeled as KORC are inaccessible to children. Corrected during visit by staff member locking door. No written response is required. Correct by 10/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.D · Staff must not use marijuana and marijuana infused products, tobacco products of any kind, or alcohol in the presence of children. To prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, child care centers must prohibit the use of tobacco and marijuana products on all center property, both indoors and outdoors. All marijuana and marijuana infused products, vaping and tobacco products, and alcohol must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.

Per discussion with SM1, confirmed that smoking on the premises close to the area where the trash cans are stored had occurred during facility operating hours. Correction: Immediately (10/26/2023) do not allow smoking on the facility premises. Submit verification of correction to Licensing with written response no later than 11/09/2023. Correct by 10/26/2023 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.7.B · . During the hours of operation, the Facility's most recent licensing, fire department, and health department inspection reports must be accessible to parents and legal guardians of children in care or their designee and to parents and legal guardians considering placing their children in care at the facility.

The current health, fire and licensing reports were not posted or accessible. Correction: Immediately (10/26/2023) post required reports. Corrected during visit by facility posting the required information. No written response is required. Correct by 10/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

A rolled up carpet was stored under one of the evacuation cribs in the Infant 2 classrooms. Correction: Immediately (10/26/2023) do not store anything under evacuation cribs. Corrected during visit by staff member removing rug from under crib. No written response is required. Correct by 10/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

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

7.702.62.C.5 · All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy, and free from hazards including, but not limited to broken or loose slats, torn mattress, chipping paint or loose screws. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

One of the cots in the Infant 2 classroom is worn and the sleeping surface is stretched out creating gaps in the corners. Correction: Immediately (10/26/2023) remove cot from use and dispose of cot. Submit written verification of correction to Licensing no later than 11/09/2023. Correct by 10/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

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