7.702.41.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.

Through documentation, CH1 was recorded on SM1's cell phone during a behavioral incident. Correction: Staff must refrain from using personal cell phones while caring for children. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/25/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 grabbed and pulled CH1 by the wrist or arm to physically redirect them out of the classroom. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.64.I · Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.

Through documentation and staff statements, CH1 was physically removed from the classroom due to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ behavioral issues on the day of the incident. Correction: Ensure staff only use physical redirection to keep children from immediate imminent danger. Submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/25/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Faculty interviewed CH1 about the incident. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.54.A.2 · An agency or facility must not interview staff or children regarding the specific allegation(s) of child abuse or child neglect until the county department of human or social services and/or local law enforcement agency has had the opportunity to interview all appropriate individuals and completed their investigation.

Through documentation and staff statements, Stedman faculty had interviewed both CH1 and SM1 about the allegation after receiving notification that a report had been made. Correction: Ensure internal investigations of staff members or children regarding specific allegations do not occur until proper agencies have had the opportunity to interview individuals/have completed their investigation. Correct by 08/25/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Classroom was briefly left out of ratio the day of the incident with 15 children and 1 substitute staff, 5/17/23. Class regularly operates at a 2 staff to 16 children ratio, children ages 3 to 4 years of age. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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

Through documentation and staff statements, class on the day of the incident was briefly left out of ratio with 16 children and one staff member. Correction: Ratio is 1:10 when children 3 and up are in attendance. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance. Correct by 08/25/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 used inappropriate language within the classroom and in front of children. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : CH1 had a toileting accident outside due to lack of supervision. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 hit CH1, leaving bruises and marks. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility was informed of an abuse allegation and it was not reported to licensing or the county within 24 hours. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.