2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Outlets in kitchen and office to be missing protective covers and accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must have proctective covers. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Outdoor play area to have the following accessible to children and posing a safety hazard: Two broken hula hoops, pink tricycle with a broken seat with sharp edges, a large brown plastic toy chest with broken slats near the front bottom, and a garden hose in walking path. Correction: All materials and equipment must be safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 ________________________________________________

Main classroom to have the following chokable items accessible to children posing a safety hazard: small clothespins on string to hang items, 5 bins of small manipulatives, dominos, light bright with pegs, small letters on table and shelf, small puzzle pieces on shelf, small shells, glow stars on wall. Office to have the following chokable items accessible to children posing a safety issue: small round pom poms and paper clips. Correction: All items that pose a choking hazard must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Submit a written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

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

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.

Identified through staff statement teachers are not completing attendance verification during transitions. Observed children transitioning to the outdoor recess and attendance verification was not completed. Correction: Facility will submit a plan of action of compliance for attendance verification during transitions. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The following keep out of reach of children items were identified during the walk through: Tums (under sink in bathroom), Sunscreen and Aquaphor (shelf in main classroom), Can of Lysol (Unlocked Office), Hand Soap (pantry shelf), Aquaphor and Spray Hand Sanitizer (Kitchen Drawer), and Destin (bottom shelf of cart childrens bathroom) Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

All classrooms to not have the staff to child ratio posted and the licensed capacities. Correction: Facility must post in every room the license capacity and staff to child ratio. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.204.B.5 · A “preschool” is a child care program for five (5) or more children between the ages of two and one-half (2 1/2) and seven (7) years.

Identified through documenation facility is licensed for ages 2 1/2 to 12 years old. Observed facility to have FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three 2 year olds attending on day of inspection. Identified through documentation facility to have a waiver that expired on 12/15/2024 allowing 2 year olds to attend. Correction: Facility will submit a plan of action of compliance for caring for children within the licensed ages. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of action to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Observed during walk throught children were transitioning to outdoor recess. One staff member was out side with 9 children exceeding the staff to child ratio of 1:8. Correction: Facility will submit a plan of action of compliance for maintaining staff to child ratio during transitions. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Second staff member went outside after the remaining children were done going to the restroom. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Entry way where children pass through to have a glass vase accessible to children posing a safety hazard. Correction: All easily breakable glass items are not permitted for children less than 5 years of age. Correct immediately. Submit a written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

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

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

Kitchen to be accessible to children and the following hazardous items observed: Electric teapot on floor and plugged in, large bread knife, rotisserie skewer and sharp tongs in drawer near wall, cleaning solutions under sink, loose staples in drawer on end of cabinet. Correction: Facility must submit a plan of action of compliance for kitchen to be inaccessible at all times or all hazardous items to be inaccessible. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

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

2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Staff bathroom to have soft scrub in sink cabinet accessible to children. Correction: All cleaning compounds must be store inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Main classroom and library to have bulletin boards at eye level for children with staples. Identifed through child file review facility to have children under three in attendance. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children under three at all times. Correct immediately. Submit a written response to specialist. Correct by 05/29/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

Reviewed 4 child files and observed that 2 children were missing documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Within 30 days, review all child files and health statements must be updated in accordance with AAP Recommendations. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Alex G. was missing documentation of a Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all staff must complete Standard Precautions prior to working with children and annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compiance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 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 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.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Alex G. was missing documentation of a Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff working with children under 3 years old must complete Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma prior to working with children and every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compiance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 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.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Alex G. was missing documentation of an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff must complete a training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Jessica U. was missing documentation of a medical statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff must submit a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Subsequent health history must be submitted annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Opened box of large ziploc bags on a low shelf in the kitchen pantry accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved bags to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff member Caleigh. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Several thumb tacks on a bulletin board in the main hallway that is accessed by children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Immediately make hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member removed thumb tacks and placed them in the locked office, making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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 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.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff member FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Caleigh. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff member Caleigh. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correct by 08/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for staff member Caleigh. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correct by 08/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Office space with two bottles of lotion labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on low counters, a glass jar on a desk, and an uncovered outlet all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make hazardous items and areas inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member put up a baby gate to the office making office space inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

Reviewed 2 child files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement. Correct by 08/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Clorox wipes, Lysol disinfecting spray, and a bottle of sunscreen on the kitchen counter all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved all items to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. 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 State Department-approved training

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed no documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for staff member Caleigh. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A large pizza cutter in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved pizza cutter to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

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

One tricycle missing a pedal and a plastic chair cracked in the back exposing sharp plastic edges on the preschool playground accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member removed both items from the playground making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

7.702.91.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

One exposed outlet in the main entry way and one exposed outlet in the kitchen both accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Correction: All outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member placed safety covers on both outlets. No response required. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

7.702.34.A.7 · 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.

Reviewed 2 child files and observed 1 child to have no documentation of emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current emergency medical authorization. Correct by 07/26/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.