Hewet Ogbazion Elias

2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correction: All staff including the proivder must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025 Correct by 12/12/2025

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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2.312.M · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correction: All staff including the proivder must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” Correction: The provider must complete a Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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2.336.C.2 · In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

There was an uncovered outlet near the front door and in the basement near the puzzle shelf. There was also a power strip with uncovered outlets located in the living room. Correction: In all rooms accessible to children all electric outlets must be covered. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the

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2.335.X · All adult exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children.

In an open room connected to the basement classroom there was a treadmill accessible to children. Correction: All adult exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider closed the room and it had a handlock on the door making the treadmill inaccessible to children on 11/12/2025. No reponse required.*** Correct by 11/12/2025

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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2.337.D.2 · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

Outside in the backyard there was a broken piece of a play kitchen with two screws sticking out the sides of the play kitchen posing a safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor play ares shell be surveyed and must be kept sage and free of hazardous materials including the two screws located on the side of the play kitchen. ***Correct at the time of the visit the provider removed the screws from the play kitchen on 12/16/2024. No response required.*** Correct by 12/16/2024

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviews the provider's house hold members and the provider's son had an expired (6/19/2023) FBI clearance letter. Correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 12/23/2024. Correct by 12/16/2024

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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2.336.C.2 · In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

In the hallway there were two outlets that did not have a protective covers on each outlet. Correction: All rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider placed protective covers on each the outlets on 12/16/2024. No response required*** Correct by 12/16/2024

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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7.707.921.H · Stairways of more than four (4) steps that are accessible to children must have gates that prevent access from the area being used when children under two (2) years old are present. The gate may be taken down as long as the provider is providing direct supervision of the child who is learning climbing skills on the stairs. Because of the risk of serious physical injury to a child, providers, employees, substitutes, volunteers, and visitors must never lift children over the gates while on a stairway.

The provider did not have a gate for the stairs leading to the upper floor. Also the provider did not have gates on the top or bottom of the stairs to the basement. Correction: Ensure that all stairways of more than 4 steps that are accessible to children must have a gate if there are children under 2. Correct immediately and respond with verification (photos) by 2/24/2024. Correct by 01/25/2024

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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7.707.934.B · All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children

Outside in the backyard there was a window well cover that has sharp edges that were exposed. Correction: Ensure that the sharp edges of the window well must be covered to ensure the outdoor area is kept safe. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance(photo) by 2/24/2024. Correct by 01/25/2024

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed the provider's Hewet Elias backgrounds checks and the provider's two adult children Selamawit Brhanykun and Samuel Brhanykun were lacking a current FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Hewet Elias, Selamawit Brhanykun, and Samuel Brhanykun have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Hewet Elias, Selamawit Brhanykun, and Samuel Brhanykun with written response to Specialist by 2/24/2024. Correct by 01/25/2024

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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7.707.71.A.1.c · At the time of admission each child's file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Reviewed 5 children's files and 1 child did not have the immunizations on the state approved immunization form. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have immunizations on the state approved form. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/24/2024. Correct by 01/25/2024

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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7.707.71.A.6 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated annually. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 5 children's files and 1 child over 2 years ild had an expired heath statement. Correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of two must have a current health statement and update annually. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/24/2024 Correct by 02/24/2024

Corrected by Feb 24, 2024

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7.707.923.A · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as "keep out of reach of children.

In the family kitchen under the sink there were cleaning supplies that were labeled keep out of reach of children in the unlocked cabinet. Also in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen there were several large kitchen knives accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach as well as any hard items must be kept inaccessibe to children. ***Corrected the provider removed the knives and placed them up high so they were inaccessible to children.*** Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/24/2024. Correct by 01/25/2024

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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