Kathleen Richard

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 back yard there were metal stakes sticking out of the wooden posts posing a possible tripping hazard. Correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/16/2025. Correct by 09/16/2025

Corrected by Sep 16, 2025

2.321.E.1 · The primary provider must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen to their children's sun exposed skin prior to outdoor play, year-round. The FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ authorization must include instructions for the application of full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating sunscreen with an SPF of thirty (30) or greater; or the use of alternative forms of sun protection approved by the parent(s) or guardian(s), which may include but is not limited to: hats, long sleeves, umbrellas, and tents.

Reviewed 4 children's files and 1 child was lacking a signed sunscreen authorization form. Correction: The provider must review all children's files and obtain written authorization for application of sunscreen. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/16/2025. Correct by 09/16/2025

Corrected by Sep 16, 2025

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 training. Correction: The provider must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs training. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/16/2025. Correct by 10/16/2025

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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.

Reviewed background checks for members in the home and 1 house hold member Kamille was lacking CBI and FBI clearance. 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 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a current Department approved Medication Administration training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that the provider completes a Department approved Medication Administration training and renew every 3 years. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a current Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Ensure that the provider completes a Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed the provider's file and the provider was lacking a current an Immunization course. Correction: Ensure that the provider completes an Immunization course and renews annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

2.320.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed children's files and 2 children were lacking current written authorization for emergency medical care. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Review and ensure that all children have a current written authorization for emergency medical care and update annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Reviewed 6 children's files and 1 child did not have a health statement on file and has been in care for longer than 30 days. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a health statement within 30 days after admission. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 11/2/2024. Correct by 11/02/2024

Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

2.321.A.5 · Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.

Reviewed 6 children's file and 1 child over the 2 had an expired health statement. Correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 11/2/2024. Correct by 11/02/2024

Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

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 on the deck there were small nails sticking out of the deck posing a safety hazard. Also outside in backyard there were several water hoses throughout the grass posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure that all outdoor play areas shall be surveyed and must be kept safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 11/2/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

7.707.71.E.1 · The provider must inform the parent or guardian, through the policies and procedures statement or an authorization form, that sunscreen will be applied to the children's exposed skin prior to outside play. A doctor's permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the home. When a parent or guardian supplies sunscreen for an individual child, the container must be labeled with the child's first and last name. If sunscreen is provided by the provider, parents must be notified in advance, in writing, of the type of sunscreen the provider will use. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must notify the provider if sunscreen has been applied to the child's skin prior to arriving at the home. Sunscreen must never be applied to an infant's skin.

Reviewed 3 children's files and all three were lacking sunscreen authorization forms. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a sunscreen authorization form completed by the parents. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 11/13/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023

Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

7.707.32.A.10 · . Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Reviewed the provider's file and provider had an expired (1/13/2023) Shaken Baby training. Correction: Review and ensure that the provider must complete the Shaken Baby training and renew annually. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 11/13/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023

Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

7.707.75.G · Safe Sleep Training for Family Child Care Staff All staff who work with infants must complete Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and on an annual basis.

Reviewed the provider's file and provider had an expired (1/13/2023) Safe Sleep training. Correction: Review and ensure that the provider must complete the Safe Sleep training and renew annually. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 11/13/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023

Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

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

In the outdoor play area there was exposed black material sticking up from under the rubber surfacing posing a tripping hazard. Correction: Ensure that all outdoor play areas must be kept safe and free of hazards. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 11/13/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023

Corrected by Nov 6, 2023