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

Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including a bag of wipes and a bottle of Amazon Basics handsoap to be sitting on a low shelf in the bathroom between classroom 2 and 3. Correction: Immediately (2/25/2026) ensure all items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" are in accessible to children at all times. Director corrected at time of visit by placing all items on a high shelf out of reach of children. No further response required. Correct by 02/25/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed a roll of empty plastic bags to accessible to children sitting on a low shelf in the bathroom between classrooms 2 and 3. Correction: Immediately (2/25/2026) ensure all loose plastic bags are in accessible to children at all times. Director corrected at time of visit by placing the roll of bags on a high shelf out of reach of children. No further response required. Correct by 02/25/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The door to room 1 was open to the hallway with loose plastic bags sitting on the couch accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Correctly immediately (12/12/25). Teacher corrected at time of visit, no further response required. Correct by 12/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 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.

A box of plastic bubble wrap material was accessible to children in a bin on the floor along the back wall in the Preschool Room 4. Correction: Indoor and outdoor materials must be free of hazards. Correct immediately. Program director corrected at time of visit by placing the box of bubble wrap on a high shelf out of reach of children. No further response required. Correct by 08/27/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 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.

A set of small hammers with sharp prongs were stored in a box on the floor in the Pre-K 2 classroom in an area accessible to children. Two pairs of scissors were obsered lying on the floor in the Kindergarten classroom posing a hazard to children walking in the room. Correction: Immediately (7/31/2025) ensure that all sharp tools and instruments are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Director corrected at time of visit by placing the hammers on a high shelf out of reach of children and returning the scissors to the table where they could be used under teacher supervision. No further response is needed. Correct by 07/31/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

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

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

A bottle of disinfectant sitting on a low shelf in room 5 and an open bag of fertilizer labelled "keep out of reach of children" in the storage room with the door propped open were both accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Director corrected at time of visit by placing disinfectant on a high shelf and by closing and locking the door to the storage room. No further response necessary. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Three bags of nails and screws and three adult hammers were sitting on a table in the storage room accessible to children because the door to the room was propped open. Correction: Immediately (4/14/25) ensure that all sharp tools to include the above listed items are made inaccessible to children at all times. Director corrected at time of visit by shutting and locking the storage room door. No further response needed. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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.

Trash and debris such as plastic food wrappers, broken plastic cups, and paper debris found throughout the outdoor play area. Correction: Immediately (4/14/25) ensure the outdoor play areas are free from hazardous materials or debris by the removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.22 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting.

In a review of the program policies and procedures, the written policies and procedures regarding toileting were found to be missing. Correction: The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed and must include at a minimum the following information: the procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting. Submit written response to licensing specialist when policy has been created and added to handbook. Correct by 11/29/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In review of the emergency drill log, it was observed that emergency drills were not documented for the month of April 2024. Correction: Fire drills must be held monthly and tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months must be maintained by the facility or center. Correct Immediately. Submit written plan of action to Licensing Specialist to ensure that emergency drills are executed and documented

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

In a review of 14 staff files, two staff (Tess & Josephine) were observed to be missing documentation of CBI background checks. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Tess and Josephine have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff members Tess and Josephine with written response to Specialist. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dve1uqcQzgGrgXcupoW8iFTY40EXqRXVguaJ-UI4iko/edit#slide=id.g13ed17175 94_3_0 Correct by 06/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 playground to have debris and broken toys and equipment present including loose paper, a broken blue bucket, and an exposed underground hose measuring over 2 ft in length loose on one end and sticking out of the sand posing a tripping hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from debris and hazardous materials. Correct Immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist that debris has been cleared and hazardous hose has been fixed. Correct by 06/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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

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.

An exposed electrical outlet underneath the window was accessible to children in room 4. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit - Director placed cover in the outlet. No further response required. Correct by 06/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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.

In the Pre-K classroom, one outlet uncovered underneath a row of cubbies and accessible to children. Correction: ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Director covered outlet.*** No response required. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.51.B.4 · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.

One box of medication not labeled with the child's first and last name. Correction: Ensure all OTC medication is labeled with first and last name. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Director labeled box.*** No response required. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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

7.701.100.F.2 · . 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.

Drills logs incomplete October of 2022 through present - listing only the date and type of drill conducted. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure a record of emergency drills are maintained by the center, including the date/time of the drill, number of adults/children participating, and amount of time taken to complete drill(s). Immediately correct and submit a written statement of future compliance. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 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 12 staff files, identified 1 staff member (Jasmine) lacking the training and past 90 days of hire. Correction: Ensure staff members complete training within 90 days of employment. Correct and submit written statement of compliance once completed. Correct by 09/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.51.B.6 · Staff designated by the Director to give medications must complete the Department-approved Medication Administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current CPR and First Aid training prior to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ administering medication with the following exceptions:

Reviewed 12 staff files, identified 1 staff member (Tess) to be delegated by the center's CCHC but lacking documentation of Part 1 of the Med Admin training. Correction: Have staff member complete Part 1 of the Medication Administration training. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist once completed. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 12 staff files, identifed 4 staff members (Vanessa, Jasmine, Bri, Hannah) lacking a current Child Abuse prevention training and past 30 days of hire. Correction: Ensure staff members complete training annually and within 30 days of hire. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance once completed by all staff. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 12 staff files, identified 4 staff members (Vanessa, Jasmine, Bri, Hannah) lacking a Standard Precautions training. Correction: Ensure staff members complete training prior to working with children and annually. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance once completed by all staff. Correct by 08/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 12 staff files, identified 1 staff member (Vanessa) with an expired First Aid and CPR module as of 6/2023. Correction: Ensure staff members not required to be trained in First Aid and CPR to complete the module at least every 2 years. Correct and submit a written statement of compliance once completed. Correct by 09/07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.