2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

A staff office / storage space outside the Woods and Space classroom was unlocked with the door propped open with hazardous items inlcuding janitorial supplies accessible to children. Correction: Immediately (7/21/25) ensure all office spaces are locked or does not contain any hazards. Director corrected at time of visit by closing and locking the door. No further response required. Correct by 07/21/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 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.

In the Garden classroom, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were found accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard below the handwashing sink. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Director corrected at time of visit by providing a lock for the cupboard door. No further response required. Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.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 three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the Treehouse classroom small silver bells and plastic icecubes that pose a choking hazard were accessible to children. Correction: Toys and any materials accessible to children under (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Correct immediately. Director corrected at time of visit by removing items from the classroom. No further response is required. Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

In a review of 27 staff files, Hannah R, Zoka M, & Olivia H were found to be missing current department-approved standard precautions training renewed annually. Correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit written response that Hannah, Zoka, & Olivia have completed the training and place certification in their files Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.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.

In a review of 27 staff files, five staff members (Chelsea E., Olivia H. , Hannah, Lucy & Zoka) were found to be missing current annual department-approved trainings about child abuse prevention. Correction: Within 30 days of employment, all employees must be trained using a Department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct immediately. Submit written response that Chelsea, Olivia, Hannah, Lucy & Zoka have completed the training and place documentation in their staff file. Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

In a review of 27 staff files, two staff (Rebekah & Zoka) were found to have expired Department-approved prevention of shaken baby / abusive head trauma trainings. Correction: Staff working with children less than three years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby / abusive head trauma training prior to working with children and renewed every two years. Correct immediately. Provide written response to specialist verifying that Rebekah and Zoka have completed the training and place documentation in their files. Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

In a review of 27 staff files, Zoka was found to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist that Zoka has completed the training and place documentation in her file. Correct by 08/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Upon request, Director was unable to provide documentation of the FBI clearance letter for BRANDE. Correction: Obtain documentation of the FBI clearance letters or resubmit CBI/FBI background checks. Correct immediately. Individuals named above must be directly supervised at all times by someone who has completed all background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members named above have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letters to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

1 of 13 staff files to have an expired certificate of the Department approved training about child abuse prevention for the following individuals: OLIVIA. Correction: All providers and staff must complete the Department approved training about child abuse prevention and renew annually. Correct immediately. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.