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

Exposed weed matting on the preschool playground posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous areas inaccessible to children - exposed weed matting must be cut back or removed. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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

2.121.A.1 · In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of FBI clearance letter for staff member Linda. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Linda has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Linda with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.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 3 staff files and observed no documentation of current delegation for staff members Linda, Frances, Tara. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member with current delegation onsite at all times - obtain and maintain current delegation for at least 1 staff member. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of completed pre-service training at the Garden Place location for staff members Linda, Frances, Tara. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed pre-service training for all staff and submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ members Frances, Tara. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training - submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.207.E · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes at a minimum the date, time, visitor's name, and the purpose of the visit. At least one (1) piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to personnel at the center.

Identified through owner Tara's statement that Darla has been observing the facility and has not signed in and out of the visitor log. Correction: A record must be maintained by the center that includes at a minimum the date, time, visitor's name, and the purpose of the visit. Correct by 03/19/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

One bottle of bleach sanitizing solution on a rolling cart in room 114 accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved spray bottle to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 02/27/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

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

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 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.

No documentation of current fire or health inspection. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of fire and health inspections. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.702.46.C.4 · The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultation log and observed a record of only one consultation dated 6/1/2023. Correction: The date and contents of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for 3 years. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.701.53.A · . A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of signed abuse statement for staff member Jaidyn. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of signed abuse statement. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Identified through staff member Andrea's statement that she had confused Ch1 and Ch2 for each other which contributed to Ch1 being separated from the group and left unsupervised for approximately at least 10 minutes. Staff member Andrea had transitioned from Classroom 114 to the Gym and Ch1 was left in the hallway alone. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of pre-service training for staff members Andrea, Jaidyn, Tara. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed pre-service training for all staff prior to working with children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of abuse prevention training for staff member Andrea. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of abuse prevention training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff member Andrea. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children

Staff member Andrea working alone with a group of 12 mixed age preschool children at time of inspection. Correction: Maintain proper staff to child ratio at all times. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Staff member Jaidyn working alone with a group of 10 children in the gym at time of inspection. Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT qualifications for staff member Jaidyn. Correction: There must be assigned at least 1 qualified ECT supervising each group of children. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

No documentation of completed drills for fire, tornado, or emergency drills over the past 12 months. Correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of fire drills monthly, tornado drills monthly March-October, and emergency drills quarterly. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.46.C.5 · For the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain documentation from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies that the Registered Nurse or the Medical Doctor’s licensure is in good standing.

Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultant's file and observed no documentation of RN or MD licensure for Child Care Health Consultant Kim S. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete documentation of Child Care Health Consultant's credentials. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.702.46.C.7 · All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must complete the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child Care Health Consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.

Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultant's file and observed no documentation of Child Care Health Consultant Introductory training course for Child Care Health Consultant Kim S. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Child Care Health Consultant Introductory training course. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.702.46.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.

Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultant's file and observed no current documentation of Immunization training for Child Care Health Consultant Kim S, Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization training for Child Care Health Consultant. Submit

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.46.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.

Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultant's file and observed no current documentation of abuse prevention training for Child Care Health Consultant Kim S. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of abuse prevention training for Child Care Health Consultant. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.702.51.A.2.a · 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 3 child files and observed 3 children to have immunization records on non state approved forms. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records for all enrolled children on state approved forms. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 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.

Reviewed 3 child files and observed no documentation of health statements for 3 children. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements for all enrolled children. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Specialist observed a staff member from the elementary school that Colorado Institute for Early Learning operates out of bring a crying preschool aged child into the gym to staff member Andrea. Elementary school staff member told Andrea that Ch1 had been found in the hallway crying and the elementary school staff member had been trying to locate where the child belonged for several minutes. Specialist arrived for inspection at approximately 3:30pm and the child was brought into the gym at least approximately 10 minutes after specialists arrival. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.62.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.

Identified through staff member Andrea's statement that no attendance verification was made during transitions on the day of inspection, 9/12/2023. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Clorox wipes, a bottle of Goo Gone, a bottle of Super Amino vitamin supplements on low shelves in room 114 all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit detailed plan for present and future compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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