Pikes Peak Christian School

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 visit, reviewed fourteen (14) staff files and found one (1) without a Department-approved standard precautions training available for review. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure all files include a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of certificate by 1/14/2026. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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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 visit, reviewed fourteen (14) staff files and found one (1) without a Department-approved child abuse prevention training available for review. Correction: Immediately review all staff files and ensure all files include a Department-approved child abuse prevention training prior to working with children. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of certificate by 1/14/2026. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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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.

Reviewed 19 staff files. 1 staff member Janelle T. employed over 30 days did not have a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional. Correction: Immediately all staff within 30 days must provide a current health statement igned and dated by a health care professional. Subsequent health histories are self reported and must be submitted annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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.

At the time of inspection 3 children over the age of 2 years did not have current medical statements updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended schedule. Correction: Immediately ensure that all children have current medical statements updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended schedule. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2024. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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 19 staff files. 2 staff members Julie R and Janelle T did not have a current Department approved training in standard Precautions. Correction: Immediately all staff prior to working with children must complete the Department approved training in standard Precautions. This training must be updated annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 19 staff files. 2 staff members Julie R and Janelle T did not have a current Department approved training in Abuse Prevention. Correction: Immediately all staff within 30 days of working with children must complete the Department approved training in Abuse Prevention. This training must be updated annually. Submit training certificate and a written statement of

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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.

At the time of inspection there was a purse and backpack accessible to children in room 154. Correction: Immediately all personal belongings that could contain hazardous items must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Purses were locked in the cabinet. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 19 staff files. 2 staff members employed over 90 days did not have a minimum of 1 hour of required child development training. Correction: Immediately within 90 days of employment must complete a minimum of 1 hour of child development training. This training is required 1 time. Submit proof of training and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025 Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

At the time of inspection observed SM Andrea B in the roll of an ECT without documentation of qualifications. Correction: Immediately ensure that all teachers assigned the role of an Early childhood teacher meet one of the licensing qualifications. Submit qualifications and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025 Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Reviewed 19 staff files. 1 staff member Janelle T. had not completed the Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training course. Correction: Immediately all staff prior to working with children must complete the Department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training course. This training is required 1 time. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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2.224.A.1 · All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

At the time of inspection children were being served a snack of popcorn and water and Vanilla wafers and water in the younger classroom. Correction: Immediately ensure that all meals and snacks provided by the facility meet the minimum requirement set by the USDA/CACFP. Submit snack menu and a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2025 Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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

At the time of inspection observed spray adhesive in an unlocked closet accessible to children in room 156. Correction: Immediately all items labeled Keep out of reach of children must be stored inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Closet was locked. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection observed adult scissors in room 144 by the desk, Room 148, 154, 142 and 143 in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ an unlocked desk drawer, Room 149 on the desk all accessible to children. Correction: Immediately all sharp objects must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. All were moved to areas inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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

At the time of inspection there was a rug in room 154 that was bunched up and creating a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately all indoor areas must be safe sturdy and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/24/2024. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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 15 children's files 1 child over the age of 2 did not have an updated health statement updated in accordance with the american academy of pediatrics recommendations. Correction: Immediately all children over the age of 2 must have an updated health statement updated in accordance with the american academy of pediatrics recommendations. Submit written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection there were sharp scissors in the computer room accessible to children. Correction: Immediately all sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Sharp objects were moved to a locked upper cabinet out of reach of children. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

At the time of inspection there were uncovered outlets in the multipurpose classrooms. Correction: Immediately all outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

At the time of inspection there was hand sanitizer on a shelf in the 2 year old classroom. Correction: Immediately all items left keep out of reach of children must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. Hand sanitizer was moved out of reach. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

At the time of inspection there were loose plastic bags in an unlocked drawer in the teacher desk in the 2 year old room. Correction: Immediately all loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection bags were removed from the drawer and placed in an area inaccessible to children. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 15 children's files. 2 children had immunization records not on approved forms. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately all children must have on file an up to date school required immunization records documented on the CDPHE certificate or an approved alternate. Or a certificate of exemption. Submit written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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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.

Reviewed 14 staff files. 2 staff members Jennifer S and Nicole L employed over 30 days did not have a Statement of health signed and dated by a health care professional on file for review. Correction: Immediately all staff within 30 days of employment must have a written statement of health signed and dated by a health care professional on file for review. Submit written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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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. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 14 staff files. 1 staff member not required to be certified in first aid and CPR had not completed the department approved introduction to first aid and CPR Module. Correction: Immediately all staff not required to be certified in CPR and first aid must complete the department approved introduction to first aid and CPR Module. Submit training certificate and a written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

At the time of inspection there was 2 inches of resilient surfacing on the preschool playground surrounding equipment over 18 inches in height. Correction: Immediately all equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit pictures of at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing and a written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

At the time of inspection there was plastic edging that was cracked and had sharp edges in the preschool playground accessible to children. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be sturdy safe and free of hazards. Submit pictures of edging and a written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

At the time of inspection there was a slide on the preschool playground with a 1/2 inch gap between the top of the slide and platform on the climbing structure. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately all playground equipment must be designed to guard against strangulation. Submit pictures of closure of gap and a written statement of compliance by 4/10/2024 Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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