2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 3 household members files and found 1 with expired documentation of a completed FBI check within the last 5 years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the Household member have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI background check Clearance Letters for the household member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: background checks. 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 household members files and found 2 without documentation of a completed FBI and CBI check and per provider statement the household members have been living in the home since 12/2025 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the Household members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.311.A.13.a · All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days of employment.

Reviewed the providers and assistants file and found the assistant without documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required health documentation. Correct by 03/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

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

2.311.A.14 · Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Reviewed 3 household members files and found all 3 without documentation of a completed health statement within 30 days of moving into the home. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required health documentation. Correct by 03/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

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

2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Reviewed the smoke alarm log and found no documentation of smoke alarm testing in January 2026 Correction: Moving forward preform and document smoke alarm testing on a monthly basis. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 3/5/26 Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.329.H.12 · Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, incorporated by reference in rule section 2.329(A), and placed on their back to sleep unless being held by the provider, while being transported, or on a field trip.

A infant under 12 months of age was placed in an unsafe sleep environment; At 10:45am, the licensing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ specialist found a child under 12 months of age asleep in a moving swing. After the initial walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas, the infant was still sleeping in the swing. This was for approx. 25 minutes. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately ensure that once a child falls asleep in an unapproved piece of equipment, they are then immediately moved to an approved sleeping environment. Correct immediately. ** The provider corrected at the time of visit by placing the infant into an approved pack and play, but must submit a plan for compliance by 3/5/26 Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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 the assistant file and found no documentation of a completed TRAILS check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS background check Clearance Letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Reviewed the Provider and assistants file and found the provider with expired documentation of the medication administration course. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 3/5/26. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Reviewed the Provider and assistants file and found the provider without documentation of 15 hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required training. Correct by 03/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Reviewed 12 children files and found 6 without documentation of a completed health statement and 2 with expired documentation of the health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain the required child health documentation. Correct by 03/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

In the basement bathroom there was hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach" and accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 putting the soap on a high shelf and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

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

2.337.A.7 · All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children.

In the backyard there were 3 piles of animal waste in the area where children would play. Correction: Ensure that animal waste is promptly cleaned up and inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by the provider disposing of the animal waste. No response required. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.337.B.1.a · All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

In the backyard there were 2 slides that measured over 18 inches tall and were not on at least 6 inches of resilient materials. Correction: Ensure that all climbing equipment over 18 inches tall is on at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the slides from the backyard and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

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

2.311.A.7 · Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Identified that the provider and assistant completed infant safe sleep training on 5/19/2025 and 5/14/2025 and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Correct immediately and submit a plan for compliance by 3/5/2026 Correct by 02/05/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

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