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 six staff files, three staff members Lauvenia, Veronica, and Esther were missing current documentation of annual standard precautions training. Correction: 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. Correct immediately. Provide written verification to licensing specialist that Lauvenia, Veronica and Esther have completed the training and place documentation in their file. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually.

In a review of six staff files, three staff members Lauvenia, Veronica, and Esther were missing current documentation of a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Within thirty calendar days of employement, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist when training has been completed by Lauvenia, Veronica, and Esther and documentation has been placed in employee files. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

In a review of 9 staff files, it was observed that three staff members were missing an original medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or medical provider six months prior or within thirty calendar days after the first date of employement. The staff members include: Nalayah, Careva, and Mahogany. Correction: Staff members must submit a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that three staff were missing documentation of medication administration training. Staff include Nalayah, Careva, and Mahogany. Correction: Prior to working with children, staff must read and be trained on the center's policies for medication administration. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist once the three staff members listed have completed this requiremnt and place documentation of training in staff files. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that three were missing a signed statement clearly defining child abouse and neglect outlining the staff member's responsibility to report all incidents. The three staff include: Nalayah, Careva and Mahogany. Correction: Each staff member must read and sign a statement regarding child abuse and neglect persuant to state law. Correct immediately. Submit written verification when statement has been read and signed by all three staff members listed. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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 9 staff files, it was observed that four staff members were missing documentation of a department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. These four staff include Nalayah, Careva, Mahogany, and Lauvenia. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All staff must complete a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist that all four staff members listed have completed the training. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that three staff members were missing documentation of reading and instruction about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members include Nalayah, Careva, and Mahogany. Correction: Each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Correct immediately. Submit written verification that the three staff members listed have read and been instructed in center policies and procedures. Place documentation of training in each file. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that three staff members were missing documentation of reading and being instructed on all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members include Nalayah, Careva and Mahogany. Correction: Within 30 days of employment, staff must read and be instructed on licensing rules governing child care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

During a review of nine staff files, it was observed that four staff members were missing updated or completed TRAILS background checks. The staff include Nalayah, Careva, Necol, and Mahogany. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Nalayah, Cereva, Necol, and Mahonany have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately. Submit documentation of TRAILS for all four staff memberslisted with written response to Specialist. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 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 nine staff files, it was observed that three staff members were missing documentation of completed or updated shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. The staff inlcude: Telayah, Lauvenia, and Nicol. Correction: Staff working with children less than three years of age must complete the department-approved prevention of shaken baby / abusive head trauma training. Correct immediately. Once staff have completed the training, submit written verification to licensing specialist and place documentation in staff files. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.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.

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that five staff members without CPR certification were missing the required department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Staff include: Nalayah, Lauvenia, Necol, Mahogany, and Elecia. Correction: Within 30 days of employement, all staff members not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the department approved Introducation to First Aid and CPR module. Submit written response to licensing specialist when complete and file documentation in staff file. Correct by 04/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2024

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 nine staff files, it was observed that Mahogany was missing documentation of department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: All employees must be trained using a department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist once training is complete and place documentation in staff file. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

In a review of nine staff files, it was observed that Nalayah was missing the department approved training for the Impact of bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correction: Staff must complete a department approved training on the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist once complete and place documentation in staff file. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Thumb tacks in use in the entryway of the facility in an area accessible to children less than three years of age. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three years of age. Correct immediately. Submit written verification of correction to licensing specialist. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The kitchen door was observed to be open with items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including dish soap, sanitizing wipes, and cleaning solution sitting on the floor in an area accessible to children. Correction: Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Teacher corrected at time of visit - door was close and latch was locked. No further response required. Correct by 03/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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