2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Observed in the outdoor play space, a long, removable fencing barricade, leading from the facility doors to the playground, with an approximately one (1) foot gap on the bottom of the of the fencing, allowing access for children to go under and poses a safety hazard. Previously cited on 5/27/2026. Correction: Immediately the facility must ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of visit, observed toddler and preschool classrooms visit the mutipurpose gymnasium space for indoor play without providing access to water. Correction: Immediately the facility must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.R.7 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 2's Classroom, the program did not have a variety of music materials and equipment available for children. Correction: The facility must have a variety of music play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 06/29/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

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

2.229.R.8 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Science and Math

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 2's, Preschool and PreK, Classroom, the program did not have a variety of science and math materials and equipment available for children. Correction: The facility must have a variety of science and math play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 06/29/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

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

2.229.R.4 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Dramatic Play.

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 1's, Toddler 2's, Preschool and PreK, Classroom, the program did not have a variety of dramatic play materials and equipment available for children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The facility must have a variety of dramatic play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 06/29/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

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

2.229.R.1 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Art.

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 1's and Toddler 2's Classroom, the program did not have a variety of art materials and equipment available for children. Correction: The facility must have a variety of art play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 06/29/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

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

2.124.A.3.b · Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

At the time of arrival, observed two children being cared for by staff in the unlicensed lobby space. Correction: Immediately the facility must not make changes to the physical facility or use of rooms for child care without prior, written, notification. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of visit observed two (2) packages of pom poms, two (2) sleeves of small heart stickers, one (1) box of popsicle sticks, and a handful of pipecleaners in the art area of the Toddler 1 room, that causes hazard. Correction: Immediately the facility must allow any choke hazard in an area accessible to children under three. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/5/2026. Correct by 05/29/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026

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

2.229.R.4 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Dramatic Play.

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 2's Classroom, the program did not have a variety of dramatic play materials and equipment available for children. Correction: The facility must have a variety of dramatic play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements, SM1 left SM2 & SM3, program staff aides, unsupervised and gathering children on the playground and behind a fence, while they moved ten (10) children, out of ratio, to the door to wait to complete the transition to the classroom. Correction: Immediately the facility must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements, SM1 left SM2 & SM3, program staff aides, unsupervised and gathering three (3) children on the playground and behind a fence, while they took ten (10), two(2)-year-old children, to wait, standing by the door, over twenty (20) feet away and out of sight, alone with the children in their care and out of ratio. Correction: Immediately the facility must ensure the staff to child ratios are followed for all ages of children and in all childcare settings. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.G.1 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher.

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements, SM2 and SM3, were not working directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher when they were alone and gathering children on the playground when the director was in the office and the early childhood teacher was standing at the door with children, over ratio, over twenty (20) feet away and behind fencing. Correction: Immediately facility staff aides must work under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements, CH1 was unsupervised by SM1 at the playground door, when CH1 crawled under the fence and entered the facility's parking lot. SM1 realized CH1 was gone FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ after SM3 alerted them with yelling and chasing after the child in the parking lot. Correction: Immediately the facility must ensure staff are awake, alert, and actively supervising all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.9 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including:

During the investigation, confirmed through the review of the facility's handbook, the facility does not currently have a policy and procedure for how decisions are made regarding suspension, expulsion, or request for withdraw from care due to behavior challenges. Through staff statements, it was confirmed that the current policy being followed is not written and families have not been notified of these updates. Correction: Immediately the facility must develop, implement, and follow a policy regarding how decisions are made and what steps are being taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to withdraw for behavior. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of the policy by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

At the time of visit, observed one (1) opened box of diapers, two (2) separate open loose sleeves of diapers with varied amounts and one (1) package of wipes on the floor of the Toddler 3's classroom bathroom floor, accessible to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. Correction: Immediately the facility must confirm all diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies. Corrected at the time of visit, Director moved diapering supplies off of the floor and into a cabinet inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be trained, and have the opportunity to ask questions about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without documentation of staff members reading and have been trained on licensing rules governing child care centers and their signed statement indicating completion, available for review. Correction: The facility staff must read and be trained on licensing rules governing child care centers and sign a statement indicating they have read and understand the licensing rules. Submit a written statement of compliance and copies of signed statements by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.7 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition;

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements and name-to-face attendance documentation review, staff of the Toddler 2's Classroom did not complete a name-to-face check, per facility's policy, when transitioning a classroom of children from the classroom to the playground or from the playground to the classroom on 05/04/2026. Correction: Immediately the facility must follow written policies and procedures that are developed and implemented regarding the identification of where children are at all times. Submit written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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 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.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without a medical statement of health signed by a physician available for review. Correction: The facility must review all staff files and confirm all files have a medical statement of health signed by a physician available for review. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

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.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without documentation of staff members that included names, address, or telephone numbers of person to be notified in the event of an emergency, available for review Correction: The facility must maintain record for each staff member that includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without a staff immunization record or statement and health history available for review. Correction: The facility must maintain a record of staff immunization record or statement and health history. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

2.210.A.1 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without a record of individual staff name, address, telephone number and birth date available for review. Correction: The facility must maintain a record for each staff that includes name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.R.6 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Manipulatives

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 2's Classroom, the program did not have a variety of manipulatives available for children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The facility must have a variety of dramatic play materials available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without documentation of staff members signed statements indicating they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures, available for review. Correction: Immediately the facility must, prior to working with children, instruct each staff about all policies and procedures of the center, staff must sign a statement that they have read and understand policies and procedures. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of all signed staff statements by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.2 · In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

At the time of visit, observed removable mattress pad covers, under all crib fitted sheets, in the Infant classrooms A and B, causing bunching and potential suffocation hazard in cribs. No child was observed sleeping in the cribs. Correction: Immediately the facility must not permit soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard in cribs. Submit a written statement of compliance and pictures by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found three (3) files without documentation of staff members signed statements indicating they have read and been trained on the center's administration of medications polices and procedures, available for review. Correction: Immediately, the facility must, prior to working with children, train each staff on the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Submit written statement of compliance and copies of signed statements by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found one (1) without a Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training available for review. Correction: The facility must review all staff files and confirm all files contain a Department-Approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training available for review. Submit copy of certificate and written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the date of hire.

During the investigation, reviewed four (4) staff files and found one (1) without a child development training available for review. Correction: The facility must review all staff files and confirm all files contain at least one (1) hour of child development training available for reveiw. Submit copy of certificate and written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.R.2 · A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Blocks and Accessories.

At the time of visit, observed in the Toddler 2's Classroom, the program did not have a variety of blocks and accessories available for children. Correction: The facility must have a variety of blocks and accessories available to children at all times. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/27/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

At the time of visit, observed the playground fence tied together with loose wire, protruding and causing hazard and observed one (1) large over three (3) foot metal chain with metal lock attached, one (1) metal hand truck dolly, and one (1) leaf blower sitting on the floor next to the door to the playground and causing hazard. Correction: Immediately the facility must confirm all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit pictures and written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

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

2.226.A.3 · Children’s access to outdoor space must be provided daily, except during inclement weather.

During the investigation, confirmed through staff statements, since 5/4/2026, children have not been provided access to outdoor space daily. Correction: Immediately the facility must provide children with access to to outdoor space daily, except during inclement weather. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/3/2026. Correct by 05/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

At the time of visit, reviewed twenty-one (21) staff files and found one (1) file with an expired Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Immediately the facility and employees caring for children must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module and must be renewed every two years. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of the certificate by 5/4/2026. Correct by 04/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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 visit, reviewed twenty-one (21) staff files and found two (2) files with an expired Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Immediately the facility and employees caring for children must complete the Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training and must be renewed every annually. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of the certificate by 5/4/2026. Correct by 04/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the date of hire.

At the time of visit, reviewed twenty-one (21) staff files and found one (1) files without a one hour of child development training available for review. Correction: Immediately the facility and employees caring for children must complete at least one hour of child development training. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of the certificate by 5/4/2026. Correct by 04/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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 visit, reviewed twenty-one (21) staff files and found two (2) files with an expired Department-approved Safe Sleep Training. Correction: Immediately the facility and employees caring for children must complete the Department-approved Safe Sleep training and must be renewed every annually. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of the certificate by 5/4/2026. Correct by 04/27/2026

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

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

2.216.C.2 · Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.

Reviewed infant/toddler staff files, staff aides had not completed eight hours of infant/toddler orientation. Correction: Infant/toddler staff must immediately complete eight hours of infant/toddler orientation. Submit documentation and verification of compliance by 3/26/2026. Correct by 03/12/2026 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.130.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.

Program did not have documentation of a current approved health department inspection. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation of a current approved health department inspection. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 11/21/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.