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2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

The steps leading from the preschool classroom to the outdoor space to have rusted and exposed metal on various steps. Correction: Ensure that the building is kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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

A cracked plastic bench in the preschool playground to be accessible to children. Two snow shovels with cracked hard plastic and a sharp metal strip in the preschool classroom to be accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

The kitchen door to be unlocked and accessible to children from the Lambs classroom. Correction: Kitchens must always be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. *Corrected at the time of inspection. The director locked the kitchen door, 9/22/2025. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.120.A · An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in section 26.5-5-303(10), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the Department's automated system (Trails). FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Two of five staff files reviewed to be missing a Trails background clearance letter. Correction: All staff must have Trails clearance letters available for review. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review the Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Send copies of the clearance letter(s) to the licensing specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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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.

Several small black magnets on the bulletin board outside of the Lambs' classroom (ages 12-24 months). Correction: Items that are small enough to be a choke hazard or inhalation hazard cannot be in any area accessible to children under three years of age. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. *Corrected at the time of inspection. The director removed the magnets, 9/22/2025. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

The most recent report of inspection or notice not to be posted. Correction: Post the most recent licensing inspection report or notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

The information for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood not to be posted. Correction: Ensure that information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint is posted. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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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 classroom capacity and ratio not to be posted for the following classrooms: Lion, Lambs, Doves, and Whales. Correction: Ensure that a sign with the licensing capacity and staff-to-child ratio is posted in each classroom. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

The toddler classroom to have the door open to the hallway that the preschool children utilize. Correction: Toddler spaces must be completely separated from other age groups. Ensure that the toddler classroom door remains closed and that the toddlers do not cross the preschool playground. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

The toddler classroom utilizing the preschool playground, which has climbing structures, slides, and other play equipment, which is not appropriate for toddler-age children. Correction: Toddler-age children must use the toddler playground and/or age-appropriate equipment. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.230.C.3.a · Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.

A slide attached to the cube climbing structure in the toddler playground to be approximately 12 inches from the perimeter fence. Correction: Toddler slides must have a six foot use zone. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Fire and health inspections not to be available for review at the time of inspection. Correction: Fire and health inspections must be available for review. Correct immediately. Send copies of both fire and health inspections to the licensing specialist. Document future compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

In the Lion's classroom, the door to the outside to be locked while children were in care. Correction: While children are in care, doors must remain unlocked. Correct immediately. Ensure that there is a plan in place for doors to be unlocked prior to children arriving. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. *Corrected at the time of inspection. The director unlocked the door, 9/22/2025. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.

Two of five staff files reviewed to be missing a CBI background clearance letters. Correction: Obtain documentation of the CBI and FBI clearance letters or resubmit CBI/FBI background checks. Correct immediately. Individuals named above must be directly supervised at all times by someone who has completed all background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review the Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letters to the licensing specialist. Document

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2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

One of five staff files reviewed to be missing documentation of a pre-service building and physical premises training. Correction: Ensure that all staff complete building and physical premises training prior to working with children. Correct immediately. Complete training for staff who are missing it and send documentation to the licensing specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 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.

Five of five staff files reviewed to be missing documentation of part II of the Standard Precautions training. Correction: Staff must complete part I and part II of the Standard Precautions training. Complete immediately. Send a copy of the signed certificate to the licensing specialist for all staff missing the training. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Two of five staff files reviewed to be missing the emergency drill and fire extinguisher training. Correction: All staff members must be trained in emergency drills and the use of fire extinguishers. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.209.B.2 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: Observations of the child’s development to document the child’s progress and challenges to be discussed at parent conferences.

Two of two children's files reviewed to be missing a health statement. Correction: Ensure that a signed health statement is available for review. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/22/2025

Corrected by Oct 22, 2025

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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.

Two of two children's files to be missing a certificate of immunization. Correction: Children's immunization records must be made available to the facility at the time of admission. Correct immediately. Obtain missing immunization records for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.209.A.2 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Parent(s)/guardian(s) names; home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers; employer name and work address; and, any special instructions as to how the parent(s)/guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the center;

The enrollment form to be missing a section where instructions are requested as to how the parents/guardians may be reached while the child is at the center and the parents' employer name, address, and phone number. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The child enrollment form must have a section provided where instructions can be given for how the parents/guardians may be reached while the child is at the center and a section for the parents' employer name, address, and phone number. Correct immediately. Send a copy of an updated blank enrollment form and obtain the missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.209.A.3 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to pick up the child from the center.

The enrollment form to be missing the authorized contact's address. Correction: The child enrollment form must have a section provided for the authorized contact's address. Correct immediately. Send a copy of an updated blank enrollment form and obtain the missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.209.A.4 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately.

The enrollment form to be missing the emergency contact's address. Correction: The child enrollment form must have a section provided for the emergency contact's address. Correct

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2.209.A.5 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.

The enrollment form to be missing the name, address, and phone number of the child's health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice. Correction: The child enrollment form must have a section provided for the name, address, and phone number of the child's health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice. Correct immediately. Send a copy of an updated blank enrollment form and obtain the missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

The toddlers to cross the preschool playground to get to their playground. Correction: Toddler spaces must be completely separated from other age groups. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/22/2025

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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7.702.36.B · Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.

Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file to be missing a) consultation notes b) introductory c) annual immunization training d) child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation and update Child Care Health Consultant File. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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

Observed Doves bathroom to have wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in cubbies under window accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.702.46.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved Medication Administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Reviewed 7 staff files. Regina to be missing documentation of delegation. Leah to be missing documentation of department-approved medication administration training and delegation. Correction: Obtain delegation for staff member Regina and put in staff file. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.702.42.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files. Regina and Leah to be missing documentation of department approved training of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved training of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health

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

Observed in Lions bathroom to have an uncovered outlet next to handwashing sink. Correction: Ensure all rooms used by children with electrical outlets have protective covers or installed safety outlets. Correct immediately. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director placed protective cover on electrical outlet. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.702.71.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.

Observed in Lambs classroom to have nails on South wall causing potential choking hazard. Correction: Ensure any area of the facility accessible to children under three years of age are free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Correct immediately. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher removed nails from wall and placed in upper cabinet in kitchen area not accessible to children. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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

Observed in Lions room to have a Staple gun with staples in an unlocked 2nd tier drawer west of handwashing sink accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools and instruments are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director placed staples and staple gun in cabinet above handwashing sink inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.702.41.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 7 staff files. Rocio, Jemletta, and Paola to be missing documentation of medical statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of medical statement for staff members Rocio, Jemletta, and Paola and put in staff file. Correct by 1/10/2024. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

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7.702.45.A.1.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: A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: Child Development.

Reviewed 7 staff files. Rocio and Paola to be missing documentation of qualifications. Rocio and Paola observed to be assigned early childhood teachers. Correction: Obtain documentation of qualifications for staff members Rocio and Paola as an assigned early childhood teacher and put in file. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 7 staff files. Observed Rocio to be missing documentation of a department approved training in emergency disaster preparedness. Correction: Obtain documentation for department approved training in disaster preparedness for staff member Rocio and put in file. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.702.42.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files. Observed Rocio to missing documentation of department approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Observed Rocio to work with children less than three years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of department approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for staff member Rocio and put in staff file. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.701.32.D.1.a · . 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 7 staff files. Observed Paola to be missing documentation of TRAILS clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verifictation that staff member Paola has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Paola with written response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 7 staff files. Observed Jemletta to be missing documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters. Observed staff members Savannah, Rocio, and Jemletta to be missing documentation of CBI clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verifictation that staff members Savannah, Jemletta, and Rocio have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff members Savannah, Jemletta, and Rocio with written response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.701.100.F.2 · . Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly, but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Observed facility to be missing documentation of all routine emergency drills for the past 12 months. Correction: Ensure all emergency drills are held accordingly and documented. Obtain documentation and keep on file. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/11/2023

Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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7.701.34.A · . Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Observed facility to have expired fire inspection. Correction: Obtain current fire inspection and keep on file. Correct by 1/10/2024. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

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