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10 Sheridan Blvd, Denver CO 80226 · License #1763055 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM3, SM5, SM6, SM7, and SM8's files to be missing current health statement. Correction: 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. Obtain documentation of verfication of health statement and submit to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM2's file to be missing documentation of completion of working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Disposition: Unfounded
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Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.210.A.3 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM3, SM4, SM7,and SM8's files to be missing immunization record or statement. Correction: A record must be maintained, either written or electronic for each staff member that includes an immunization record or statement. Obtain documentation of immunization record or statement and submit to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, SM6, SM7 and SM8's files to be missing documentation of completion of standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of standard precautions training for all staff. Submit a copy of training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct immediately. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, SM6, SM7, and SM8's files to be missing documentation of completion of child abuse training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of child abuse training for all staff. Submit a copy of training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct immediately. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.H · 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 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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM3, SM7, and SM8's files to be missing documentation of completion of introduction of the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for all staff. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM7, and SM8's files to be missing documentation of ongoing professional development. Correction: All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. Document ongoing written plan of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM7's files to be missing documentation of completion of emergency disaster preparedness training. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correct immediately. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, and SM6's files to be missing documentation of completion of safe sleep training. Correction: Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old.Correct immediately. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, and SM5's files to be missing documentation of completion shaken baby training. Correction: Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM2's file to be missing documentation of completion of introduction to child care health consultation training. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:
Reviewed eight staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM4, and SM8's files to be missing documentation of completion of eight hours of orientation in the infant program. Correction: Prior to beginning assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program. Document verification of compliance and submit training certificate to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 five(5) child files and observed CH1, CH2, and CH5's files to be missing a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate or an "approved alternate" Certificate of Immunization on the approved form. Correction: 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.Obtain documentation of verfication of approved immunization certificate and submit to licensing specialist. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 five(5) child files and observed CH2 and CH5's files to be missing updated health statement. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Staples observed to be accessible to children in the following classrooms with children under three years of age: toddler one, toddler 2, pre-k 1 and sunshines. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age. Correct immediately and document compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
In the toddler two classroom in an unsecured cabinet one bag of confetti labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed to be accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and document compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
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.
The following hazards small enough to be a choke hazard were observed: plastic chain link mobile one round magnet, and a hanging mobile with planets in the toddler one classroom. A plastic chain link mobile was observed in the sunshines classroom. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishing,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. Correct immediately and document compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
On the written attendance verification, one child was left off the list but was present. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout. Correct immediately and respond with a written plan of ongoing compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
The fence on the south side of the toddler playground was observed to be missing one fence plank, creating an opening approximately five inches wide. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. Correct immediately and document compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Toddler classroom crossing through preschool playground to access toddler playground. Correction: Toddler spaces must be completely separated from other age groups. Correct immediately . Document compliance to the licensing specialist with a written response. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:
The policies and procedures to be missing: B.8.a-d (procedure on guidance), B.9 (suspension, expulsion, behavioral issues), B.11 (shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter, and reunification with families), B.25 (filing a complaint), B.26 (child protection county), B.27 (second and third hand smoke), B.28 (safe sleep for infants incl. physically checking the infants), and B.29 (children being appropriately dressed). Correction: Ensure that the written policies and procedures are complete. Send a copy of the updated policies and procedures to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 10/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.136.A · All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.
The policies and procedures to be missing a written plan for emergencies that accounts for children with disabilities Correction: Update the facility's policies and procedures to include all components of 2.136.A. Send a copy of the updated policy to the licensing specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.137.A.1 · All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include: Responsibility for essential staffing needs and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ predetermined roles during and after the emergency or disaster;
The policies and procedures to be missing a written plan for continuity of operations after an emergency Correction: Update the facility's policies and procedures to include all components of 2.137.A.1. Send a copy of the updated policy to the licensing specialist. Correct immediately. Document compliance with the written response Correct by 09/30/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
baby wipes and diaper cream that were labeled keep out of reach of children, to be accessible to children in the toddler 2 bathroom. In the toddler 1 room, observed the drawer next to the sink accessible to children to have a bottle of "Santa snow" labeled "keep out of reach". Correction: ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are kept inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. **CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VISIT** Provider moved the cream and wipes to a higher cabinet, making them inaccessible to children on 11/19/24. The director lock the drawer with the "Santa snow", making it inaccessible to children on 11/19/2024. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.
In the preschool playground the resilient surface in the use zone of the green curvy slide with a height of 51 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ inches to have a approximately 2 inches of resilient surface in depth. Correction: Ensure that all play structure eighteen inches or higher have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone surrounding the equipment, or make inaccessible to children. Correct Immediately Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
emergency drills to be missing the month of october. Correction: Fire drills must be held monthly, tornado drills must be held monthly between March to October, and other emergency drills must be held quarterly so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Record of drills must include date, time, number of adults, number of children, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. Correct immediately. Ensure that emergency drills are conducted and documented in full. Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 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.
2 of 14 staff files reviewed to have expired certificate of the Department approved standard precautions training course for the following individuals: Maria I. and Adriana G. Correction: All staff must complete a Department approved standard precautions training that meets current OSHA requirements and renew annually. Correct immediately. Obtain updated documentation and add to staff file. Send a copy of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
2 of 14 staff files reviewed to have expired certificate of the Department approved safe sleep training course for the following individuals: Maria I. and Karla H. Correction: All staff working with infants less than 12 months must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. Correct immediately. Obtain updated documentation and add to staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for the staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Maria I. to have an expired certificate of the Department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: All staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children under 3 years of age. Correct immediately. Obtain updated documentation and add to staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for the staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 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.
Maria I. and Karla H. to be missing documentation of the Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Staff caring for children and not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/CPR must complete the Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module. Complete course and add to staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 12/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 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.
2 of 14 staff files reviewed to have expired certificate of the Department approved training course about child abuse prevention for the following individuals: Yatziri E. and Adriana G.. Correction: All providers and staff must complete the Department approved training about child abuse prevention and renew annually. Correct immediately. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 11/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 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 implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
2 of 14 staff files reviewed to be missing documentation of the Department approved recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for the following individuals: Maholys V. and Yolanda A. Correction: All staff must complete the Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training course.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Identified through Assistant Director, Abby's statement Abby and Karla work with infants. Reviewed 5 staff FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ files and observed staff Abby and Karla's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved safe sleep training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved safe sleep training for the listed staff, and annually for any staff working with infants thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 5 staff files and observed staff Maria and Karla's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions for the listed staff and annually for all staff thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed staff Fatima's file (DOH 3/21/23) to be missing documentation of the the First Aid and CPR Module training for those staff not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Obtain documentation of the the First Aid and CPR Module training for Fatima and for all staff not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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 within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed the program to be missing documentation of a current medical exam followed by a subsequent self reported health history for staff Fatima. Correction: Obtain documentation of a medical statement signed by a health care provider for Fatima followed by the completion of the annual self-reported health history thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
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. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Identified through Assistant Director Abby's statement, Maholys works with children under 3 years old. Reviewed 5 staff files and observed staff Maholys' file to be missing current Department-approved training Prevention of Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma. Correction: Obtain current Department-approved training Prevention of Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma for Maholys and for all staff working with children less than 3 years old. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
In toddler classroom observed plastic bears, alphabet puzzle pieces, broken crayons, and counting cubes that were small enough to fit in a choke tube causing a potential choke hazard. Correction: Toy parts posing a potential choking hazard must not be accessible to children under 3 years old. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance. **Corrected at time of visit, staff moved all the toy parts to be inaccessible to children on 9/5/24.** No response necessary. Correct by 09/05/2024
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.