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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, or as required by the child's health care provider.

Reviewed four children files, one child file to have expired health statement. Correction: 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 Preventative Health Care routine well child exams or required health care provider. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/18/2026

Corrected by Jun 18, 2026

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

In Preschool 1, a bottle of sunscreen labeled by the manufacturer as "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Seven staff files reviewed. Donna B., Jane S., Angela R., Amanda M., Christy W., and Jennifer Q. to have expired documentation of completed abuse and neglect inquiry clearance. Correction: Every five years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed. Correct immediately. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Donna B., Jane S., Angela R., Amanda M., Christy W., and Jennifer Q. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance letter for staff members Donna B., Jane S., Angela R., Amanda M., Christy W., and Jennifer Q. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Seven staff files reviewed. All staff files to be missing a statement about perjury. Correction: Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility must include the wording "Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury." Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Sign in and sign out sheets incomplete in the following rooms: In Classroom 1, 7 children present and no children signed in In Classroom 3, 9 children present and only one child signed in. In Classroom 4, 10 children present and only 4 children signed in. In classroom 5, 6 children present and only four children signed in. Correction: For security purposes, a sign in/sign out sheet or other mechanism for parents or staff must be maintained daily by the center. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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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.

Seven staff files reviewed. Donna B. to have expired documentation of completed Standard Precautions Training Course. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and renew annually. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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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.

Health consultant file to be missing documentation of complete CDPHE immunization course. Correction: All child care health consultants must complete the CDPHE Immunization Course annually. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/20/2024

Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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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.

Health consultant file to be missing documentation of completed training course about child abuse prevention. Correction: All child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training course about child abuse prevention. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 06/20/2024

Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Teachers transitioning to and from the playground without doing attendence verification. Identified through staff statement that teachers are not using name to face verification throughout the day. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/21/2024

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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7.702.32.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Seven children in Classroom 3 to not have full signatures next to their names when signed in. Correction: A sign in/out sheet must be maintained and include a full signature. Correct immediately. **CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, staff member signed the children in on the form, 9/6/2023. No further response required. Correct by 09/06/2023

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Five staff files reviewed. Christy W., Angela R., and Tracy V. to have expired documentation of a Department-Approved Standard Precautions Training. Correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Course and renew annually. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/06/2023

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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7.702.42.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.

Five staff files reviewed. Christy W., Angela R., and Amanda M. to have expired documentation of Department Approved training about child abuse. Correction: Within 30 days and annually, all staff members must take a Department Approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/06/2023

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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