2.120.C.1.a.1 · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Two staff members working alone with children on the playground lacking documentation of TRAILS clearance. Correction: The director, with completed background checks, immediately (10/22/2024) went to the classroom to supervise staff with the children. NO response required. Correct by 10/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Two inches of resilient surfacing was observed around the blue slides on the playground. Correction: Immediately (10/22/2024) ensure that all climbing equipment over 18 inches has a department approved resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

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

2.232.B.1.c.1 · If an outdoor play space is not directly attached to the facility or accessible via secure access, or the child care facility cannot meet outdoor space requirements due to a hardship based on the location of the facility, the facility must develop a site-specific plan, which will be submitted to the Department for review and approval, that includes the following: A plan for supervision, including any special staffing requirements, to safely access and utilize the alternate outdoor space that includes: Attendance tracking upon arrival to the outdoor space and return to the facility;

Reviewed attendance tracking and observed it to be lacking transition times. Correction: Immediately (10/22/2024) ensure that the program maintains documentation of written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, to include during transitions . Provide a written plan of action along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.33.D.5 · Every five (5) years requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by resubmitting a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee to CBI for processing. 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 4 staff files and observed Kathy O to be lacking documentation of an updated FBI clearance letter required every 5 years. 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 Clearance Letters for above listed staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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

7.701.32.J · . 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 State Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before prior to the five (5) years from the date reflected FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Kathy O to be lacking documentation of an updated TRAILS clearance letter required every 5 years. 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 Clearance Letters for above listed staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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

7.701.32.E · . The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the State prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee paid by check or money order (for fee assessment see Section 7.000.73).

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Allison G to be lacking documentation of submission of TRAILS. 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 Clearance Letters for above listed staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.