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2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through documentation and staff statement that children were placed in the crib in the basement nursing room without supervision Correction: Children must be under the direct supervision at all times by a qualified adult. Correct immediately.

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2.223.B.3 · Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

Identified through documentation that SM1 instructed staff members not to sooth crying children. Correction: Staff may allow children to cry for a period of no longer that 10 minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self sooth. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 takes children to the basement which is not licensed for care. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.238.D · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: No children younger than school age can be cared for in areas above or below the main floor of exit unless in compliance with all Codes and Standards as adopted by the local jurisdiction and approved by the local fire department, or except as provided in the location exception in rule section 2.233(A)(4).

Identified through documentation and staff statements that SM1 has taken children ages 1-3 to the basement to be cared for. Correction: No children younger than school age can be cared for in areas above or below the main floor. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff failed to report an incident within the time frame required by statute and licensing regulations. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Identified through documentation that staff failed to report an incident required by statute and licensing Correction: Any care giver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect child abuse or neglect shall immediately report or cause a report to be made to the hot-line or the county Department of Human services. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified through documentation that staff failed to report an incident required by statute and licensing Correction: Within 24 hours the licensee must report to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) any allegations of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of neglect. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 provided false and misleading information, interfering with investigation. SM1 intimidated staff to not tell the truth during investigation - FOUNDED

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.126.D.2 · An agency or facility must not interfere or refuse to cooperate with a child protection investigation.

Identified through documentation that SM1 interfered with an investigation by intimidating staff and telling staff not tell the truth when interviewed. Correction: A facility must not interfere with or refuse to cooperate with a child protection investigation. Correct immediately Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 shows a lack of concern for children's proper care and well-being. - FOUNDED

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Identified through documentation that SM1 failed to demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment and concern for the proper care for children by caring for them in the basement unsupervised for periods of time. Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 puts children in a crib in the basement nursing room as a form of punishment. SM1 grabbed CH1 by the arm and grabbed CH2. SM1 threatens to take children to the basement as a form of punishment when they are crying. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 was using profanity in a classroom at a low tone. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 gives children unnecessary medication for crying. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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

A heat vent cover on the floor in the infant room that posed a hazard to infants getting their fingers caught Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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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.

Several small chip clips/ utility clips in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area of the older toddler room, accessible to children. Clips fit into the choke tube. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children less than 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved clips to a locked drawer, inaccessible to children 2/10/2026. No response required for this violation. Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.224.B.2 · All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

An infant (over 6 months old) drinking a bottle while lying flat on the floor in the infant room. Correction: Infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottled while lying flat. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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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 statements that staff do not complete attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including at transitions. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

Identified through staff statements that staff were not aware of the guidance policies and procedures of the center. Reviewed staff files and observed staff to have signed a policy statement indicating that they have read and been instructed in the policies and procedures of the center. Correction: Each staff member must read and be instructed about the policies and procedures of the center. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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

At the time of inspection, there was 1 staff member with 5 children in the older toddler room, and 1 staff member with 5 children in the younger toddler room. Identified that there were no staff to give bathroom breaks, and 1 staff member would be responsible for 10 toddlers, to allow staff to use the restroom. Correction: Required staff ratios for children ages 12-36 months is 1 staff member to 5 toddlers, and 1 staff to 7 children age 24- to 36 months of age. Ensure that proper to child rations are always followed. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.205.C · The governing body is responsible for providing necessary facilities, adequate financing, qualified personnel, services, and program functions for the safety and well-being of children in accordance with these rules.

At the time of inspection, identified through safety walk through, observation and staff statements that there are inadequate staff at the center for the day to allow for breaks for staff on duty. Correction: The governing body is responsible for providing qualified personnel. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 02/10/2026

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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2.209.A.5 · 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: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.

Reviewed the facility admission form and observed it to be missing a place for parents to document the address for the child's health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice. Correction: Add a place for parent's to document the address of the child's health care provider, dentist and hospital of choice on the admission form and make available to parents. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/06/2025

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submitted annually.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed SM-4 to be missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Identified through staff record that SM-4 has been employed for more than 30 days. Correction: Obtain documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 12/05/2025

Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

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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.

1 staff member in the outdoor play yard with 8 toddlers. Correction: Staff to child ratio is 1 staff member for 5 toddlers. If toddlers are 12-36 months the ratio is 1 staff to 7 toddlers. Ensure that then facility is within the staff to child ratio at all times. Corrected at the time of inspection. A second toddler staff joined the group outside 1 minute after my arrival. 11/6/2025. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 11/06/2025

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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

The baby gate by the washer and dryer to be open. Several bottles of sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the cabinet and on the floor, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. The baby gate by the washer and dryer was closed, making the items inaccessible to children 11/6/2025. Correct by 11/06/2025

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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2.216.B.2.c · There must be assigned at least one (1) infant program supervisor in the infant program for each twenty (20) or fewer infants in attendance.

Identified through SM5' s statement that there were times that the infant program did not have an Infant Program Supervisor (IPS) in the infant program. Correction: There must be assigned at least 1 infant program supervisor in the infant program for each 20 or fewer infants in attendance. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/11/2025

Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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2.216.B.1.b.1 · An infant program early childhood teacher must meet the following requirements: Meet the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ qualifications for an early childhood teacher found at rule section 2.216(A), or be qualified as an infant program supervisor; and

Identified through SM5's statement that there were occasions that SM4 was supervising children in the infant room alone for a few minutes at a time. Reviewed SM4's file and observed documentation of qualifications for SM4 to be missing. Correction: An infant program early childhood teacher must meet the requirements in rule number 2.216.A, or be qualified as an infant program supervisor prior to working alone with children in the infant room. Correct immediately. Submit a written plan of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/11/2025

Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed SM4 to have certification in First Aid/ CPR dated 5/20/2025. Identified through staff records that SM4's hire date was 4/14/2025. Identified through SM5's statement that there were times in from 4/14/2025 to 5/20/2025 that SM4 was alone in the infant room for a few minutes at a time during this this time period. Correction: There must be at least 1 staff member on duty in each infant room at all times the holds a current Department

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2.120.C.1.a · 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed SM3 to have a hire date of 7/10/2025. Observed SM3 to be missing documentation of TRAILS clearance. Observed SM3 supervising children in the infant room alone. Identified through SM5' s statement that criminal background checks for SM3 were not submitted in the required time frame. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM3 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS Clearance Letter) for SM3 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/11/2025

Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed SM3 to have a hire date of 7/10/2025. Observed SM3 to be missing documentation of FBI clearance. Observed SM3 supervising children in the infant room alone. Identified through SM5' s statement that criminal background checks for SM3 were not submitted in the required time frame. Correction: Staff must have a minimum of CBI clearance to work with children. Staff must have CBI, FBI and TRAILS clearance prior to working alone with children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM3 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of ( FBI Clearance Letter) for SM3 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/11/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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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 6 staff files and observed SM2 to be missing documentation of current introduction to First Aid/ CPR training. Identified through staff records that staff has been employed for more than 30 days. Identified through FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ SM5's statement and staff files that SM2 is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/ CPR. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved Introduction to First Aid/ CPR module and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/25/2025

Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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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.

Small foam shapes on art work posted on the refrigerator in the kitchen off of the older toddler room where children pass through to use the bathroom and go outside posing a potential choke hazard, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection. SM 5 removed the art work from the area, making it inaccessible to children 8/11/2025. No response required for this violation. Correct by 08/11/2025

Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

A stuffed bear in the infant room on a low shelf labeled for children ages 3 years and older, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Play equipment and materials must be appropriate for the children's age, size, developmental needs and activities. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved the staffed bear to the blocked off stairs, making it inaccessible to children 12/13/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/13/2024

Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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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 small magnet on the refrigerator in the kitchen posing a potential choke hazard, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correction: Toys, toy parts, materials and furnishings accessible to children less than 3 years of age must not be choke

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

A loose gallon size plastic bag in a child's cubby in the cubby room/ entry, accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff removed the plastic bag from the area making it inaccessible to children 12/13/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/13/2024

Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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

Several packages of baby wipes in children's cubbies in the cubby room/ entry accessible to children, labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved all packages of baby wipes to a high shelf inaccessible to children. No response required for this violation. Correct by 12/13/2024

Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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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 staff files and observed Pamela, James, Nicole, Yrbella and Jenny to be missing documentation of a signed statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain documentation of a signed statement indicating that staff have read and been trained in the center's administration of medication's policies and procedures and add to files. Correct immediately.

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2.209.A.5 · 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: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child's health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.

REviewed the center's admission form and observed it to be missing address for the child's health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice. Correction: Add the address for the child's health care provider, dentist and hospital of choice on the admission form and make available to parents to complete. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 12/13/2024

Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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