2.229.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.

Glitter on snowflakes in the preschool classroom accessible to children less than 3 years of age and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure all glitter is inaccessible to children under the age of three. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

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

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 7 staff files and observed SM7 working in ratio with children and lacking documentation of completed criminal background check prior to working with children. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of current CBI and FBI background check for staff member listed above with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Two staff bags accessible to children on the shelf outside of the restroom in the toddler classroom containing "keep out of reach of children" items and a bottle of lotion labeled "keep out reach of children" accessible to children on the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ hand washing sink in the preschool classroom. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure all items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" are in accessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of inspection, staff moved items listed above to an area inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 7 staff files and observed SM4 lacking documentation of an current FBI background check. (Exp 8/14/25) Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of current FBI background check for staff member listed above with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 2 staff (SM4 and SM5) lacking documentation of a signed statement that they have been trained in the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that all staff to include the above listed staff have documentation of a signed statement that they have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. in the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Corrected at time of inspection, SM4 and SM5 signed the statement at the time of inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

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

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

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 2 staff (SM4 and SM5) lacking documentation of a signed statement that they have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that all staff to include the above listed staff have documentation of a signed statement that they have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Corrected at time of inspection, SM4 and SM5 signed the statement at the time of inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

Violation

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 1 staff (SM1) working in the infant classroom and lacking documentation of a current safe sleep training. (Exp 11/11/25) Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of a current Safe Sleep training certificates for all staff who work with children less than 12 months of age to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

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

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 7 staff files and observed SM4 lacking documentation of an current TRAILS background check. (Exp 10/22/25) Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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

Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on bulletin boards in the toddler and preschool classrooms, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that all staples are made inaccessible to children less than (3) years of age. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

Two glass flower pots on a shelf near the window in the toddler classroom accessible to children less than 5 years of age and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that all 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. Corrected at time of inspection, staff moved the glass flower pots to a shelf that is inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

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

2.233.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

At the time of the inspection identified that 2 children (CH1 DOB 2/18/24 and CH2 DOB 2/13/24) under the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ age of 2.5 years were being cared for in the preschool classroom. Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure rooms licensed for specific ages of children are not used for other ages of children without prior approval of the licensing authority. Corrected at time of inspection, CH1 and CH2 were moved back to the toddler classroom. Provide written plan for ongoing compliance with in overall response. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.2 · 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 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking documentation of a current medical statment signed by a health care provider.(exp 9/5/25) Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring all student files have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Correct by 03/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking documentation of a current emergency medical authorization. (Exp 10/8/25) Correction: Immediately (2/12/26) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of current written authorization for emergency medical care for all children in care. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/12/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: health medication. 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.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 1 staff (Isabel R) lacking documentation of a health statement signed by a medical provider and annual self-reported health history. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that the above listed staff have obtained a medical statement signed by a health care provider followed by the completion of the annual self-reported health history. Correct by 04/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

Category: health medication. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 2 staff (Isabel R and Aneta K) lacking documentation of a current Department-approved training Prevention of Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma. Correction: Immediately (3/4/25) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head trauma training certificates for all staff who work with children less than 3 years of age to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 03/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

At the time of the inspection observed 22 preschool age children (6 from Classroom A and 16 from Classroom C) on the preschool playground at the same time. Correction: Immediately (3/4/25) ensure the maximun group sizes for children is maintained according to the ages of the children within the group. Classroom A returned inside leaving just Classroom C on the playground. Provide a written plan of action within the overall response. Correct by 03/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A bulletin board in Classroom B with staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age and posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (3/4/25) ensure that all staples are made inaccessible to children less than (3) years of age. Staff in Classroom B covered the staples on the bulletin board with tape at the time of the inspection making them inaccessible. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED Correct by 03/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

A three drawer plastic storage unit under a table in Classroom A accessible to children and containing a paper cutter and packing tape with a serrated edge posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (3/4/25) ensure that all sharp tools to include the above listed items are made inaccessible to children at all times. Staff removed the items listed above to a cabinet that is inaccessible to children and added locks to the drawers at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 03/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 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.

A plastic storage bin on the bottom shelf of the craft area in Classroom B containing small pom poms, and stickers accessible to less than 3 years of age posing a possible choking hazard. Correction: Immediately (3/4/25) ensure that all toys, toy parts, furnishings and equipment that is accessible to children less than 3 years of age is large enough to not be a choke hazard or able to be swallowed. Staff removed the bin from the shelf and made it in accessible to children at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 03/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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

2.219.B.2 · 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 4 children's files and observed 2 children lacking documentation of a current health statement signed by a medical provider. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring all student files have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Correct by 04/04/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Program lacking documentation of emergency drills completed over the past 12 months. Correction: Immediately (4/3/2024) ensure that all drills to include lockdown are conducted and documented with the above listed information. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 1 staff (Tamara M.) lacking documentation of a current standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately (4/3/24) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 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 7 staff files and observed 1 staff (Shauna H.) lacking documentation of a current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately (4/3/24) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head trauma training certificates for all staff who work with children less than 3 years of age to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.2 · 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 4 children's files and observed 1 child lacking documentation of a current health statement signed by a medical provider. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring all student files have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Correct by 05/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.226.C.2 · All groups of children must be actively supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher at all times.

At the time of the inspection observed a group of 15 preschool children on the preschool playground not being supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher. Correction: Immediately (4/3/24) ensure that all groups of children are supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher at all times. Provide a written plan of action along with a written statement of compliance with in the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of ages on bulletin boards in Classroom A and Classroom B posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (4/3/24) ensure that all staples are made inaccessible to children less than (3) years of age. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

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

An unlocked drawer in Classroom B containing, adult scissors, a can opener, a pizza cutter and an apple corer accessible to children and posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (4/3/24) ensure that all sharp tools to include the above listed items are made inaccessible to children at all times. Program secured the drawer with a new safety latch at the time of the inspection making the above listed items inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

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

A small plastic picnic with a cracked bench on accessible to children on the preschool posing a possible hazard. Correction: "Immediately (DATE) ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.