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

Staff members Nadia and Paula did not know the correct number of children present in their Preschool group. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

22 mixed age preschool children on the preschool playground. Correction: Maintain proper group size at all times. Submit plan of action for maintaining group size in the classroom and on the playground for the preschool classroom. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 10 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members Kristy, Paula, Diane, Alyia. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the 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 10 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff members Alyia, Staff Member #1 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correct by 06/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the 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 10 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals for Staff Member #1 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correct by 06/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Reviewed 10 staff files and observed no documentation of a child development training for staff members FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Alyia, Staff Member #1 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of child development training. Correct by 06/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.B.1.d · The infant program staff aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an infant early childhood teacher.

Staff Member #1 (minor) working in the infant classroom at time of inspection helping feed infants lunch. Reviewed 10 staff files and identified that Staff Member #1 (minor) is not 18 years old and had no documentation of infant orientation training. Correction: All infant program staff must be at least 18 years old and completed 8 hours of infant orientation. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.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; 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.

8 infants on the infant playground with staff member Macia while staff member Vicky went to the restroom. Correction: Maintain proper ratio at all times. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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 10 staff files and observed no documentation of pre-service training for Staff Member #1 (Minor), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Emori. Correction: All staff must complete pre-service training prior to working with children. Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Four infant cribs with loose-fitting sheets in the infant room. Correction: Mattresses must have a properly fitted sheet. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.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

Staff members Diane and Nadia on the preschool playground looking down at their cell phones for at least approximately 30 seconds and not supervising children. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervsiion at all times of a qualified adult. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.224.A.5 · Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard.

Several infants in the infant classroom eating PB&J sandwiches that had not been cut into small pieces but were rather served to the infants as half a sandwich posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.224.A.1 · All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Staff Member #1 (minor) serving infants cheese puffs during lunch which were not on the lunch menu and do not meet any requirements for a complete infant meal per CACFP requirements. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current CACFP meal pattern guidance. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Approximately 1-4 inches of resilient material (pea gravel) underneath the preschool playground equipment. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have at least 6 inches of resilient material in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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

2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 4 children's medications and observed 1 child to have an expired health care plan, 1 child to have an expired prescription medication and 1 child to have an expired over the counter medication. Correction: Obtain and maintain complete and current health care plans and accompanying medications. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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

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

Unsecured fencing on the preschool playground near the gate creating gaps that pose a potential hazard, several exposed screws on the blue shed and playhouse accessible to children and posing a potential hazard, nails exposed on the playground border accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items and areas inaccessible to children. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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

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

A bottle of gas relief for infants in a bag in the main hallway accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member Paula moved bag to a high shelf making the medication inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 05/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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

2.129.A.3 · Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential.

Posting on the infant room door with two children's full names, medical conditions, and medications. Correction: All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director put a cover page on confidential information. No response required. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

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

Motorized car missing seat with exposed wiring but no battery on the playground, broken plastic chair exposing sharp edges, and a broken plastic bat exposing sharp edges all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director removed all items from the playground. No response required. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rocking animals on the preschool playground measuring approximately 20 inches off the ground to have FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ approximately 1 inch of resilient material (pea gravel) in the surrounding use zone. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the surrounding use zone. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members Kristy, Macia, Paula, Cinthia. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kristy, Macia, Paula, Cinthia have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Kristy, Macia, Paula, Cinthia with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the 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 member Paula and Cinthia working together in the Infant room. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of current Trails clearance for staff members Paula, Cinthia. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Paula, Cinthia have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Paula, Cinthia with written response to the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.216.C.3 · For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.

Identified through staff member Macia's statement that staff members Aliyah and Kameelah were working together in the toddler in the morning. Specialist reviewed 9 staff files and observed no documentation of CPR certification for staff members Aliyah, Kameelah. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member in the toddler program at all times who has current CPR certification. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.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.

Identified through staff member Macia's statement that staff members Aliyah and Kameelah were working together in the toddler room at the start of the inspection around 9am. Specialist reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of AECT or ECT qualifications for staff members Aliyah, Kameelah. Correction: There must be at least 1 ECT supervising each group of children at all times. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.33.A.1 · Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual’s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI’s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI clearance for Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor), and no documentation of FBI clearance for Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor), and Nadia. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members #1, #2, Nadia have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI Clearance Letters for staff members #1, #2, Nadia with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Staff Member #1 (minor) and Staff Member #2 (minor) working with the preschool classroom. Identified through director Kristy's statement that neither staff member has been background checked. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members #1, #2 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, Trails Clearance Letters for staff members #1, #2 with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 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.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of pre service training for staff members Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor), Kristy, Nadia. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of Standard Precautions for staff members Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor), Nadia. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.81.B.1 · If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Infant room door open to the main hallway. Correction: The infant program must be physically separated by full doors. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - infant room door was closed. No response required. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.81.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Toddler room door open to the main hallway. Correction: The toddler program must be physically separated by full doors. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - toddler room door was closed. No response required. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.

29 children in the preschool room that is only licensed for 26 children ages 2.5-13 years. Correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - 3

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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 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

Director Kristy alone in the toddler room with 10 children ages 1-3 years, staff members Paula and Nadia in the preschool room with 27 mixed age children. Correction: Maintain proper staff to child ratio at all times. Sumbit plan of action via written response to specialist for approval prior to operating 7/14/2023. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.A.7 · The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.

Reviewed 7 child files and observed 2 children to have no emergency medical authorization and 2 children to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ have expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

7.702.46.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 weeks to 18 months: 10 infants 12 months to 36 months: 10 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children 3 years to 4 years: 20 children 4 years to 5 years: 24 children 5 years and older: 30 Children Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 Children

29 mixed age children in the preschool room and together on the playground at the time of inspection. Correction: Maintain proper group size at all times. Submit plan of action via written response to specialist for approval prior to operating 7/14/2023. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.5.A · The center must accept and care only for children of the ages for which it has been licensed. At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been licensed.

29 children ages 2.5-13 years in the preschool room at time of inspection and facility is only licensed for 26 children ages 2.5-13 years. Correction: At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Specialist asked staff members Paula and Nadia in the Preschool room how many children were present and neither staff member knew. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.12 · Children of the Director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.

Identified through director Kristy's statement that 3 children in care in the preschool room were staff member's children. Observed 29 children ages 2.5-13 years present in the preschool room at time of inspection and facility is only licensed for 26 children ages 2.5-13 years. Correction: Maintain proper licensed capacity at all times. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - 3 staff children were sent home. Submit plan of action via written response to specialist for approval prior to operating 7/14/2023. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: supervision. 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

Two preschool aged children sitting unattended in the west side of the preschool room. The preschool room is mostly divided by a wall and staff members Paula and Nadia were on the other side, not able to view or supervise the two children. 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 plan of action for supervision in the preschool room with written response to specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Cotton balls on artwork hanging in the main hallway accessed by children under the age of 3 and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

7.702.1.B.3 · An "infant program" provides care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months.

Identified through documentation that two children in the infant room at the time of inspection are over the age of 18 months. Correction: The infant program provides care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months. Submit plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.31.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Reviewed 7 child files and observed no documentation of signed policy statement by parents/guardians for 2 children. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of signed statement from parents/guardians confirming that they've received and reviewed the facility's policies and procedures. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.A · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:

Identified through director Kristy's statement that 2 children did not have child files. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete documentation as required for child files. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Open style kitchen accessible to children with hazards on low shelves or the floor including bleach, large trash bags, and spray paint all posing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous areas and items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - kitchen closet door was closed making hazardous items inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

7.702.34.A.8 · The admission record must include: Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle.

Reviewed 7 child files and observed no documentation of field trip or transportation authorization for 7 children. Identified through director Kristy's statement that the preschool groups goes on walking field trips and takes the school's van to field trips farther away. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of field trip and transportation authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: transportation. 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 7 child files and observed no documentation of immunization record 2 children. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records for all enrolled children prior to or on the first day of inspection. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 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 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 2 children to have no documentation of health statement and 3 children to have expired documentation of health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements for all enrolled children. Correct by 08/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to First Aid and CPR module for staff members Cinthia, Haneen, Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor), Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of CPR/First Aid training. Correct by 08/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.66.C.9 · Drivers must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of Department-approved driver training. The Department’s approval will be based on the review of a training curriculum that includes at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedure; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and vehicle evacuation.

Identified through director Kristy's statement that she is the only driver for the facility. Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of driver training for Kristy. Correction: Obtain and maintain complete documentation of driver training. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Barrier surrounding play equipment to keep resilient material in place to be cracked and broken apart in areas on the preschool playground exposing sharp edges and nails, and the gap between the slide and platform on the toddler playground to be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 inch wide posing a potentail hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items and areas inaccessible to children. Submit plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 11 staff files and observed no current documentation of abuse prevention training for staff member Nadia, Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of abuse prevention training. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.A · . An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Department's automated system (Trails).

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance for staff members Vicky, Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members #1, #2, Vicky have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails Clearance Letters for staff members #1, #2, Vicky with written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.35.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed no complete files for Staff Member #1 (minor), Staff Member #2 (minor). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete documentation for staff file as required in section 7.702.35.A.1-6. Correct by 07/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.