2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

In classroom 110 and 111 there were cots with children resting on the cots blocking the outside egress exit. Correction: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. ***Corrected at the time of the visit all the cots were moved out of the way of egress exit on 3/26/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/2/2026. Correct by 03/26/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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

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

In classroom 112 there was a loose long electrical cord that was connected to a light table. The loose long cord was posing a possible strangulation hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including a loose long electrical cord must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher wrapped up the cord and made it inaccessible to the children on 3/6/2026.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 3/13/2026. Correct by 03/06/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

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

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 ________________________________________________

In classroom 106 there were 4 children present and only 3 of the children were signed in on the attendance sheet. Correction: 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. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a teacher signed in the 4th child on 3/6/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 3/13/2026. Correct by 03/06/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.G · 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.

In the cafeteria there was a first aide bag with a child's emergency medication sitting on a low table accessible to children. Correction: All emergency medication must be made inaccessible to children to children.***Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member placed the first aide bag up high on a hook making the bag inaccessible to children on 2/11/2026. No response required.*** Correct by 02/11/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the 112 classroom there was an open bag of potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children." The potting soil sitting on the edge of the counter top next to the door accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including a bag of potting soil must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the potting soil was moved and made inaccessible to children.*** No response required. Correct by 05/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In classroom 109 the rug in the block area was stick up and posing a possible tripping hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher and director places the carpet flat on the ground removing the tripping

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.216.H.2 · Volunteers who are not required to be equally qualified or successfully complete background checks must be supervised and given instruction as to the center's policies and procedures.

Licensing Specialist observed a volunteer working with 3 children alone at a table in the hallway. Correction: Volunteers who are not required to be equally qualified or successfully complete background checks must be supervised and given instruction as to the center's policies and procedures. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the volunteer went inside classroom 110 with a qualified teacher to work with the children.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 5/1/2025. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Outside on the playground there was a staff member using their cell phone while supervising children. Correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member put the phone away and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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

In classroom 109 there was a air purifier cord and a light table cord longer than 18 inches long. The two cords were accessible to children and posing possible a safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including the air purifier cord and light table cords

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

In the cafeteria there were 2 power cords with 5 uncovered outlets accessible to children. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed covers on all 5 outlets. No response needed.*** Correct by 04/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the cafeteria there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on the white board accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including the bottle of sunscreen must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the bottle of sunscreen up high on a shelf and inaccessible to children. No response required*** Correct by 04/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In classroom 112 the sign in and out sheet was reviewed and 2 children were missing the time they arrived at the center, Correction: For security purposes, a sign in/sign out sheet for parents or staff must include the date, the child's name, and the time the child arrived at and left the center. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member wrote in the time the 2

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

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 2 staff members Jennifer S. and Virginia T. were lacking a State Based Background Check 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 members Jennifer S. and Virginia T. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State background check Clearance Letters for staff members Jennifer S. and Virginia T.with written response to Specialist by 12/16/2024. Correct by 12/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Outside on the playground there was a torn area of turf as well as a piece of turf missing next to the double slides. In classrooms 109 and 113 there were long power cords over 18 inches long posing a possible strangulation hazard accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Indoor and outdoor Outdoor furnishings including the turf and power cord must be safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification on compliance by 12/16/2024. Correct by 12/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

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

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 3 individual health care plans and 1 individual health care plan was not signed by the parents/guadians. Correction: Ensure sure the all individual health plans must be signed by the parents/guardians. Correct immediately and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.