DPS ECE Gust Elementary School

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

In Room 128, observed hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" next to the sink and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the soap on 4/7/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 04/07/2026

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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

In Room 128, observed sharp scissors in an unsecured drawer, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all sharp tools and instruments inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member locked the drawer on 4/7/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 04/07/2026

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the bathroom between Room 129 and Room 130, observed an empty plastic bag on top of the plastic drawers, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all plastic bags inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the plastic bag on 2/23/26.** No response is required. Correct by 02/23/2026

Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

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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.

In Room 124, observed 15 children in attendance, however, 9 children were signed in. Correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recoreded. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member signed the children in on 2/23/26.** No response is required. Correct by 02/23/2026

Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

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

In Room 127, observed white out labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unsecured drawer, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member locked the drawer on 10/15/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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

In Room 125, observed teacher scissors on the counter and in Room 128, observed teacher scissors in an unsecured drawer. Both were accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all sharp tools and instrucments inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member locked the drawer and removed the scissors on 10/15/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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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 Room 123, charging cords longer than 18 inches were observed on both turquoise shelves, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the charging cords on 10/15/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

In Room 123 and Room 127, personal bags were in an unsecured closet. In Room 127, a battery was in an unsecured drawer. These items were accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Keep all volatile substances inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member locked the drawer and closet on 10/15/25.** No response is required. Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 13 staff files. Observed SM3 lacking documentation of an 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 SM3 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance letter for SM3 with written response to the Specialist by 10/22/2025. Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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