2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.

In the preschool classroom there was 29 children present. The classroom is licensed for 24 children. Correction: Ensure that the max licensed capacity is not exceeded at anytime. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/10/25. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Rinell R. to not have documentation of a FBI clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Rinell R. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Rinell R. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Avery F.. to not have current documentation of a completed Intro to Child Care health consultation course. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of training for all staff at the center. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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

2.121.J.1 · 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Rinell R. and Mackenzie M. to not have documentation of an out of state background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Rinell R. and Mackenzie M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Rinell R. and Mackenzie M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.127.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 preschool room did not have a ratio sign posted in the classroom Correction: Ensure that a ratio sign is posted in each licensed classroom. Correct Immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by posting a sign. No response required. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Rinell R. and and Avery F. without a medical statement. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of a current medical statement for all employees at the center. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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

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 3 staff files and found Rinell R. and Mackenzie M. and Avery F. to not have current documentation of a completed standard Precautions course. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of training for all staff at the center. Correct Immediately and submit compliance by 5/10/25 Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Avery F. to not have current documentation of a completed first aid/CPR training module course. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of training for all staff at the center. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 3 staff files and found Avery F., Rinell R., and Mackenzie M. to not have current documentation of a completed child abuse course. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of training for all staff at the center. Correct Immediately and submit compliance by 5/10/25 Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Mackenzie M. to not have current documentation of a completed Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals course. Correction: Obtain and Maintain documentation of training for all staff at the center. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed 3 staff files and found Avery F. to not have documentation of a TRAILS clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Avery F. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Avery F. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

In the preschool classroom there was 29 children present and max group size is 24 children. Correction: Ensure that the max licensed group size is not exceeded at anytime. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/10/25. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

In the review of medications , found 1 expired epi pen. Correction: Ensure that all medications on site are within their expiration date. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/10/25. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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

2.229.B · Window blind cords must be secured out of children's reach to prevent strangulation.

In the preschool room there were 7 window blind cords hanging down, accessible to children, and posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: Ensure that all blind cords are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** corrected at time of visit by taping the cords up. No response required. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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

2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the preschool room the was Clorox wipes, Perfume and hand sanitizer in a teacher desk drawer, unlocked and accessible to children. These items were labeled "keep out of reach". Correction: Ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach" are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct Immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by locking the desk drawer and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 04/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed Salud L. file and it was missing documentation of a completed health consultant introductory training course. Correction: Obtain and maintain current training documentation for the health consultant at the school. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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

2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Reviewed Salud L. file and it was missing documentation of a completed immunization training course. Correction: Obtain and maintain current training documentation for the health consultant at the school. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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

2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed Salud L. file and it was missing documentation of a completed child abuse course training course. Correction: Obtain and maintain current training documentation for the health consultant at the school. Correct by 05/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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