Cotopaxi Early Learning Center

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.

Cruz Z. had an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff annually complete a Department-approved child abuse prevention training. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 4/5/2024. Correct by 03/06/2024

Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

One (1) out of thirteen (13) child files had a health print out that was not signed by a health care provider. Correction: Ensure that within thirty (30) days of admission or expiration parents submit a health statement for their enrolled child that is signed and dated by a health care professional. Provide statement of compliance by 4/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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

A container of aluminum foil and saran wrap with sharp cutters on the box were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer by the refrigerator. Correction: Immediately ensure that sharp tools are inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by Margaret L. moving the aluminum foil and saran wrap to an inaccessible location. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 03/06/2024

Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

A Little Tykes climber was observed to be 4 ft. 5 in. away from the bottom of the slide of another piece of equipment. Correction: Immediately ensure there is a use zone of six (6) feet from all sides of a slide. Corrected at the time of visit by Margaret L. moving the Little Tykes climber six (6) feet away from the end of the slide. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 03/06/2024

Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

A power strip under the teacher desk had uncovered outlets. Correction: Immediately ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers. Provide statement of compliance by 4/5/2024. Correct by 03/06/2024

Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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