Dps Ece Columbine Elementary School

2.120.D · The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee.

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed SM#6's hire date to be 8/12/2025 and their Trails submitted on 9/15/2025 and observed SM#8's hire date to be 8/13/2025 and their Trails application to be submitted on 9/24/2025. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members #6, #8 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members #6, #8 and a plan for compliance going forward to submit Trails applications within 10 days of employment for all staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/16/2025

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

View 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 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff member Veronica K. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Correct by 11/11/2024

Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

View 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 8 staff files and observed no completed documentation of pre-service training for staff member Tia F. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training. Correct by 11/11/2024

Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

View state record

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 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 7 child files and observed two children to have expired documentation of health statements. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements. Correct by 12/11/2024

Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

View state record

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

Three large bottles of sunscreen on low shelf in the doorway of Room 109 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. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved all three bottles of sunscreen to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 11/11/2024

Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

View state record

2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Staff members Autumn and Veronica working together in Classroom 109 at time of inspection. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members Autumn, Veronica whose dates of hire were 8/2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Autumn, Veronica have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Autumn, Veronica with written response to Specialist. Submit staffing plan to specialist within 24 hours to verify staff without complete background checks will

View state record

2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Staff members Sarah and Cecilia working together in Classroom 106 at time of inspection. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for Sarah and no documentation of Trails clearance letter for Cecilia. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Sarah, Cecilia have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of state and TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Sarah, Cecilia with written response to Specialist. Submit staffing plan to specialist within 24 hours to verify staff without complete background checks will always be supervised by a staff member with complete background checks. Correct by 01/11/2024

Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

View state record

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 8 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Sarah has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Sarah with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/11/2024

Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

View state record

2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff member Veronica. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correct by 02/11/2024

Corrected by Feb 11, 2024

View state record

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for staff member Veronica. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correct by 02/11/2024

Corrected by Feb 11, 2024

View state record

2.220.E · In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Reviewed 3 children's emergency medications and observed one child to be missing one emergency medication. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete health care plans for children including all required medications. Correct by 01/11/2024

Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

View state record

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

Two packages of wipes in the girls bathroom between classrooms 108 and 109 on a low shelf labeled 'keep out of reach of children' 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 wipes to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 01/11/2024

Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

View 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.

Reviewed 1 child's file and observed that Ch1 has been prescribed emergency medication but the facility did not have a health care plan for the child at time of inspection today, 12/7/2023. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected. 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 of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

View state record

7.702.5.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack with no accompanying health care plan in the child's backpack, classroom file, or in the nurse's office during 11/13/2023 inspection and no health care plan or medication for Ch1 at facility during today's visit, 12/7/2023. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to staff prior to the child's first day of care. The staff working with the child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

View state record

7.701.33.F · . The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility or child placement agency if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26-6-108(2), C.R.S.:

No complete response received from facility for 11/13/2023 Limited Supervisory inspection. 26.5-5-317(2)(h) Refuses to submit to the department any reports or refuses to make available to the department any records required by it in making investigation of the facility for licensing purposes. Correction: Submit a complete written response and requested documentation for 11/13/2023 Limited Supervisory inspection to specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

View 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 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 1 child file and observed no documentation of health statement for 1 child. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

View 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.

Reviewed 1 child's file and observed that Ch1 has been prescribed emergency medication but the facility did not have a health care plan for the child. 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 of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 11/13/2023

Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

View state record

7.702.51.B.7 · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack hanging in the hallway accessible to all children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit detailed plan of action for storing and

View state record

7.702.5.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack with no accompanying health care plan in the child's backpack, classroom file, or in the nurse's office. Correction: Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to staff prior to the child's first day of care. The staff working with the child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 11/13/2023

Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

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

Reviewed 1 child file and observed no documentation of health statement for 1 child. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement. Correct by 11/27/2023

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

View state record

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

A bottle of hand sanitizing wipes in the bathroom of classroom 108 on a low shelf and two large bottles of sunscreen on low shelves in room 109 all accessible to children and labeled 'keep out of reach of children' posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff members moved all hazardous items to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/17/2023

Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

View state record

7.702.71.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

A glass vase on the teacher's desk, two small glass jars in the sensory table, and a glass pitcher in room 106 and several glasses and a glass jar on a low counter in room 107 all accessible to children under the age of 5 and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - all glass items were moved to high, locked cabinets and made inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/17/2023

Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

View state record