Leading Edge at Talbott Elementary

2.508.E · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 3 staff files and found that Alondra R was missing the child development training certificate. Correction: Review all staff files and ensure the files contain at least one hour of child development training. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by April 2, 2025. Correct by 03/03/2025

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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2.508.G · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 3 staff files and found that Alondra R was missing the Injury prevention training certificate. Correction: Review all staff files to ensure the files contain a copy of the injury prevention training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by April 2, 2025. Correct by 03/03/2025

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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2.508.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

At the time of the visit, reviewed 3 staff files and found that Alondra R was missing the playground safety training certificate. Correction: Review all staff files and ensure the files contain the playground safety training certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate along with a written statement of compliance by April 2, 2025. Correct by 03/03/2025

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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2.530.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: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

At the time of the visit, reviewed 3 child files and found that one file had an expired medical emergency form. Correction: Review all child files to ensure the file have a current signed and dated emergency medical form. This must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by April 2, 2025. Correct by 03/03/2025

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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7.701.100.F.2 · . Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly, but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

The program did not have record of drills being completed over the last twelve (12) months. Correction: Immediately ensure drills are being conducted for fire, tornado and emergencies and are recorded and maintained over the last twelve (12) months. Provide statement of compliance 9/20/2023. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.41.J · All staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Tom H. did not have proof of a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately ensure that staff complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Tom H. did not have proof of his FBI clearance letter and was working with another employee who was waiting on their out of state clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that Tom H. has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI for Tom H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Kennedy E. did not have their out of state clearance letter and was working with another staff member who was still waiting on their FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage video on the OEC website. Submit verification that Kennedy E. has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance letter for Kennedy E. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.701.56.A · . At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility or agency. For foster care homes, the certificate must be available for review/upon request of the public.

The license for the facility was not posted. Correction: Ensure that at all times during operating hours the child care license is posted in a prominent location. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.701.56.B · . At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children's resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

The most recent licensing inspection or notice where reports can be reviewed was posted at the facility. Correction: Ensure that at all times during operating hours the more recent licensing inspection or notice were reports can be reviewed must be posted in a prominent location. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.701.56.C · . At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children’s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

The complaint reporting procedures for licensing and CPS were not posted at the facility. Correction: Ensure that at all times during operating hours the procedures for filing a complaint with licensing or CPS are posted in a prominent location. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.701.56.D · . All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

The staff to child ratio's and capacities were not posted in the facility. Correction: Ensure that the licensed capacity and staff to child ratio are posted in the program. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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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

Tom H. did not have proof of a completed FEMA training prior to working with children. Correction: Immediately ensure that all staff complete a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.42.D.2 · . The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files.

The date and content of the CCHC consultations was not available to review. Correction: Ensure the date and content of consultations with the child care health consultant are recorded and maintained at the center. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.712.42.D.5 · . All Child Care Health Consultants (CCHC) must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

The CCHC immunization course was expired. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure the CCHC annually completes a CDPHE immunization course. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.712.42.F · . At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Neither staff member on site had proof of a completed department approved medication administration training and delegation. Correction: Immediately ensure that at least one staff member with medication administration training and delegation is on duty at all times. Provide documentation and statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.42.G.1 · . For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and CPR certificate for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Neither staff member on site were certified in CPR and First Aid. Correction: Immediately ensure that for every thirty (30) children in attendance at least one (1) staff member holds a current Department-approved First Aid and CPR. Provide statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.52.A.1.a · At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: A complete health history for each child, including any communicable diseases, chronic illnesses or injuries, known drug reactions and allergies, current medications and any special diets needed, the name address and phone number for the child’s health care provider and dentist. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

One (1) out of six (6) child files did not have a health history in their file. Correction: Ensure that at the time of enrollment all parents provide a complete health history for their children. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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7.712.52.A.1.b · . At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Four (4) out of six (6) child files had immunization records but they were not recorded on an approved CDPHE immunization record. Correction: Immediately ensure that immunization records are recorded on an approved CDPHE immunization record. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.71.D.3 · The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents.

The climber located on the pea gravel with the yellow slide had several areas where the blue rubber matting that covers the metal structure underneath was peeling exposing rusted metal. Correction: Immediately ensure that the play area is maintained in a safe condition. Provide statement of compliance by 9/20/2023. Correct by 08/21/2023

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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7.712.71.D.5 · . All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

The pea gravel side of the playground measured only 1/2 inch deep under the monkey bars, 1/2 inch deep under the slide, and 1 inch under the swings. Correction: Immediately ensure that resilient surfacing measure six (6) inches in depth through use zone for structures

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