Anchor Center For Blind Children

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

In classroom 2 there was a long black cord over 18 inches long laying on the floor accessible to children. The long black cord was posing a possible strangulation hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including long black cords must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the cord under a shelf on 4/8/2026. No response required*** Correct by 04/08/2026

Corrected by Apr 8, 2026

2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Outside through out the walking paths there were metal pieces stick up out of the green divider. The metal FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ pieces were posing a possible safety hazard. Outside there was a wood bridge. A wooden panel was sunken in and posing a possible tripping hazard. Outside on the walking path near the far end of the outside area there was exposed weed barrier. The exposed weed barrier was posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026

Corrected by Apr 8, 2026

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Reviewed 14 staff files and staff member 4 was missing a training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: All staff members must complete a training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026

Corrected by Apr 8, 2026

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.

Reviewed 14 staff files and staff members 13 and 14 were lacking a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional. Staff members 13 and 14 have worked at the facility for more than 30 days. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: 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. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 05/08/2026

Corrected by May 8, 2026

2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Reviewed a child's individual health care plan and the health care plan is expired. Correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026

Corrected by Apr 8, 2026

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.

Reviewed a child's medication and the medication was expired. The facility has not requested the parent to pick up the expired medication. Correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication.

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.

The facility is not using and recording written attendance verification through out the day and including during transitions. Correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete

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 staff files and 1 staff member Allison A. was lacking a 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 member Allison A. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Allison A. with written response to the Specialist by 5/15/2025. Correct by 05/08/2025

Corrected by May 8, 2025

2.213.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 staff files and 1 staff member Merlin M. was lacking a current Shaken Baby training. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/15/2025 Correct by 05/08/2025

Corrected by May 8, 2025

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

In classroom 1 there was a long cord over 18 inches attached to a Talking Brailler accessible to children posing a possible strangulation hazard. In classroom 2 there was a staff bag sitting on the ground accessible to children posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including long cords and staff bags must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the long cord behind a table making the cord inaccessible to children. The director moved the staff bag and placed it inaccessible to children on 5/8/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 05/08/2025

Corrected by May 8, 2025

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 staff file and s1 staff member Merlin M was lacking a current Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: 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. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 5/15/2025. Correct by 05/08/2025

Corrected by May 8, 2025

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 9 staff files and 1 staff member Cindy R was lacking a Standard Precautions training. Correction: Ensure all staff members must complete a Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

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

There was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting in a cubby accessible to children. In classroom 4 there was a tube of toothpaste labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on a shelf accessible to children. Correction: The facility must keep items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Director and staff member moved the sunscreen and toothpaste up high and inaccessible to children on 8/27/2024.*** No need for a response. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In classrooms 2 and 4 there were long lamp cords that were accessible to children. The cords were posing a were a strangulation hazard. Correction: Indoor furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards including the lamp cords. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members places tape on the cords making the cords inaccessible to children.*** No need for a response. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

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 9 staff files and 1 staff member Tamara M. was lacking a current 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 member Tamara M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member with written response to Specialist by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Cindy R was lacking a in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Ensure all staff members must complete an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 9 staff files and 1 staff member Johanna C was lacking a health statement signed and dated by a doctor. Johanna C has been working at the facility for longer than 30 days. Correction: Ensure all staff members must complete must have a current health statement signed and dated from a doctor. Submit a health history annually. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 09/26/2024

Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

2.213.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 9 staff files and 1 staff member Eathan H. was lacking a Shaken Baby training. Correction: Ensure all staff members must complete a Shaken Baby training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024