2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

At the time of the visit, reviewed child care health consultants file and found the required Introductory Training Course Certificate was missing. Correction: Ensure the child care heath care consultant has completed the department approved CCHC Introductory Training Course. Submit a written statement of compliance and a copy of the training certificate by 5/21/2024. Correct by 04/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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

7.702.51.B.7.a · Emergency medications are not required to be locked but must be stored in an area inaccessible to children, and easily accessible and identifiable to staff. Emergency medications must be stored in accordance with the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant’s recommendation.

Two (2) children's emergency medications were not stored easily accessible to staff, but instead were stored in the director's office across the hall. Correction: Immediately ensure that emergency medications are easily accessible and identifiable to staff. Corrected at the time of visit by moving the medications to the emergency bag within the Preschool classroom. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

An open bag of ice melt was accessible to children on the playground behind a planter box, wipes were accessible on a low shelf in the far bathroom, and Clorox wipes were accessible in an unlocked drawer in the Pre-K room. Correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by removing the ice melt, moving the wipes to a high shelf, and locking the drawer that had Clorox wipes in it. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 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.

A fence on the toddler playground had a gap that was measured 6 inches posing an entrapment hazard. A half rolled up watering hose was accessible to children on the preschool playground posing a tripping/strangulation hazard. A wooden play kitchen that was broken with severely chipped wood was accessible to children on the toddler playground posing a hazard. Correction: Immediately ensure the outdoor play area is kept safe and free of hazardous material. Corrected two (2) out of the three (3) items at the time of visit by removing the play kitchen and hose. Provide statement of compliance for the gap in the fence by 8/1/2023. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

7.702.91.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.

An unlocked cabinet in the toddler bathroom had bleach in it accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that cleaning compounds are stored inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by staff locking the cabinet. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

A furnace, hot water heater and other electrical items are in a closet in the Pre-K classroom, the closet door has a sign indicating this door must remain locked was unlocked making it accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure that buildings are maintained in a safe condition. Corrected at the time of visit by the Pre-K teacher locking the closet. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

The entrance to the kitchen is in the Pre-K classroom, upon arrival the door to the kitchen was propped open and lose Ziploc bags were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure kitchens and hazardous items are inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by the cook closing the kitchen door. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 07/18/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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