Kindercare Learning Centers Llc

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

In the Preschool A. bathrooms there was cracked flooring. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 13 children's file and 2 children were lacking a current health statement. Correction: A copy of the child's current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 12/14/2025

Corrected by Dec 14, 2025

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

In the all three infant classroom there were tight fitted crib sheet causing bowing of the crib mattress. There were no infants in the cribs at the time of the visit. Correction: Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff replaced all crib sheets to ensure the sheets properly fitted each mattresses on 11/14/2025.*** Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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

In the unlocked office there was a wax warmer that was on accessible to children. The wax warmer was hot and posing a possible safety hazard. Correction: If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member turned off the wax warmer on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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.

In a the infant and toddler hallway there were googly eyes and foam leaves posing a possible chocking hazard. In the Preschool A and B classrooms there were several small broken crayons in crayon containers accessible to children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ under the age of 3 years old. In the Preschool B classroom there were large pom poms sitting on the art shelf accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. In the Discovery B classroom there were small magnet letters sitting on the art easel accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. All items listed above were posing possible choking hazard. Correction: 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. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members removed all items listed above on 11/14/2025.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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

In an unlocked laundry room accessible to children there was a bottle of laundry sanitizer labeled keep out reach of children." In an emergency bag located on a lower shelf accessible to children in the Preschool B classroom there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children. Correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

There was a roll of large black plastic bags located in the Preschool B's bathroom sitting in a low pocket of a storage hanger accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member moved the roll of large black plastic bags to a high pocket inaccessible to children on 11/14/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

There were adult scissors sitting on a desk in the entrance to the area of the facility. There were adult scissors located in an unlocked laundry room sitting on a lower shelf accessible to children. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member moved all adult scissors making them inaccessible children on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In an unlocked staff work room located off a preschool classroom there was a medication container with medications including ibuprofen and advil. The medication was accessible to children. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director locked the work room making it inaccesible to children.***Respond with verification of complaince by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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

Outside on both the toddler and preschool playground there were large gaps between the pour and play and cement. The gaps were posing a possible tripping hazards. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of complaince by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Licensing Specialist observed the TwoA classroom outside playing on the preschool playground. Correction: If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the children went back inside their classroom on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

2.223.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.

In the Infant A classroom there were 10 children and 1 child was missing the time of arrival into the Infant A classroom. Correction: The facility must ensure that the time the child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recored, *Corrected at the time visit the staff member signed the child in on the attendance sheet as the child was moved over from another classroom on 12/19/2024. No response required.*** Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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

In the Toddler C classroom there was a container of several tubes of diaper changing creams that were labeled "keep out of reach of children" located in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled " Keep out of reach of children" sitting on the sign in and out table and accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including diaper changing cream and hand sanitizer must be made inaccessible to childen. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Director placed a lock on the cabinet as well as placing the hand sanizater up high on a shelf. All items were inaccessible to children. No respond required.*** Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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.

In the Toddler B, Toddler C, Preschool B there were containers of dobbers with small lids located on the art shelfs accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. The Dobbers with the small lids were posing a possible choking hazard. Also, on the Two's B classroom door there was an art display with small red and gold balls accessible children under 3 years old. The red and gold balls were posing a possible choking hazard. Correction: All toys, and materials including the small dobber lids and the red and gold balls must be made inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years old. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members placed the dobbers with the small lids up high on a shelf making all the dobbers with the small lids inaccessible to the children. Also, the staff member removed all red and gold balls that were displayed on the door on 12/19/2024.*** Correct immediately and respond with verification by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

2.214.A · Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department or a current early childhood professional credential level III or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department prior to working as the director of a large center.

Reviewed the director's Gricelda D file and the director does not have a current director qualifications letter or a current early childhood professional credentil level lll or higher. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter by the Department of a current early childhood professional credentail level lll or high in version 3.0 as determined by the Department prior to working as the director of a large center. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/26/24. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

In the Toddler C bathroom the flooring around the drain has large cracks are in disrepair. Correction: The building must be kept in good repair including the flooring in the Toddler C bathroom and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond with verification (Photo) by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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 staff files and staff member Karla C. had an expired (2/15/2024) trails clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Karla C have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Karla with written response to Specialist by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

2.209.A.7 · 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: 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 children's files and 1 child had an expired (11/16/2024) written authorization for emergency medical care FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All children prior to or at the time of admission must have a current written authorization for emergency medical care and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

2.219.B.1 · 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, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed children's file and 6 children had immunization records on an incorrect form that is not approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have immunization records on a approved immunization form approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correct immediately and responds with verification of compliance by 12/26/24. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed staff files and staff member Danait T. was a lacking Trails clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Danait T. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Danait T. with written response to Specialist by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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.

Confirmed through staff members statements Ch1 had an egg allergy. On 1/30/2024 the facility served ravioli which contanied egg in the ravioli. Confirmed through Ch1's daily sheet Ch1 could have been served ravioli which contained egg and possibly triggered a reaction. Correction: Review and ensure that center staff that must demonstarte proper care and well being like ensuring that the daily sheets are updated and correct. Ensure that all children with know medical conditions must not be exposed to a known trigger like eggs. Correct immediatley and respond with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Reviewed 2 children's files and 1 child had an expired individual health care that was expired (6/15/2023). Correction: Review and ensure that all children must have an updated individual health care that is current and updated every 12 months. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

In infant A there were 2 loose sheets, Infant B 2 loose sheets, and Infant C had 2 loose sheets placed on the crib mattresses. There were no infants inside the cribs at the time of the visit. Correction: Ensure that all matteresses have prpperly fitted sheets. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers removed and replaced all infant crib sheets. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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.

In the Discovery Preschool 2 A and Discovery Preschool 2 B had small eyes on art that were possing a choking hazard and was accessible to children under 3 years old. Correction: Ensure that all small items that pose a choking hazard must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director and teacher removed the small eyes. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

In the Toddler B classroom there was a bottle of body wash that was labeled "keep of reach of children" sitting in a container on a shelf accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the bottle up high on a shelf making it inaccesible to children. No need for written statement of compliance.*** Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024