2.230.F · Trampolines and inflatable bouncers are prohibited.

A mini trampoline on the play yard outdoors, on the side of the building, accessible to children. Correction: Trampolines are prohibited. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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 5 staff files and observed Lola and Cyrus to be missing documentation of Shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved prevention of shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 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.

A Canadian Thistle in the upper top corner of the outdoor play area posing a potential safety hazard, accessible to children. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 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 Hello Bello sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a table outside of the bathroom, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled :keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved the sunscreen to a high shelf inaccessible to children 7/8/2025. No response required for this violation. Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

Reviewed 3 children's files and observed 2 files to be missing documentation of current health statements. Children are over 2 years of age to 7 years. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statements and add to files. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

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

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 5 staff files and observed Kristin to be missing documentation of the training :Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Identified through staff statement that Kristin is the Director of the center. Correction: Obtain documentation of the Department approved training: Introduction to CHild Care Health Consultation and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 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 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 5 staff files and observed Kristin to be missing documentation of the training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Identified through staff statement that Kristin is the Director of the center. Correction: Obtain documentation of the Department approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

A power strip with electrical outlets to be missing protective covers in the window sill of the window by the door, behind the cubbies, accessible to children. Correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved the power strip behind the cubbies, inaccessible to children 7/8/2025.. No response required for this violation. Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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 Lola and Cyrus to be missing documentation of standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved standard precautions training and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Lola, Cyrus and Sylvan to be missing documentation of a pre-service building and physical premises safety training. Correction: Obtain documentation of a pre-service building and physical premises training and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Sylvan to be missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider no more than 6 months prior to employment. Correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider, dated no more than 6 months prior to employment Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 08/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Category: health medication. 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;

Reviewed 3 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of current written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually. Correction: Obtain documentation of current written authorization for emergency medical care signed and date by the parents/ guardians and add to file. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 5 staff files and observed Lola, Cyrus and Sylvan to be missing documentation of being trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Obtain documentation of staff being trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 5 staff files and observed Lola and Cyrus to be missing documentation of emergency and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved emergency and disaster preparedness training and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 5 staff files and observed Sylvan to be missing documentationm of TRAILS abuse and neglect clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Sylvan has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS Clearance Letters) for staff member Sylvan with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/08/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

2 bottles of Cascade dish washing detergent labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the eating area, accessible to children. Observed a bag of potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" under a table outside of the door on the playground, accessible to children. Observed an ice packe labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a first aid box on a table on the playground, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled :keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff placed a lock on the cabinet and soil was moved to be inaccessible to children, First Aid kit was moved to be inaccessible to children 9/11/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Marybeth, Elisa, and Joy to be missing documentation of having been trained on the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Correction: Obtain documentation of staff signatures that they have been trained in the center's policies and procedures for administering medications and add to files. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: ratio. 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: 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 3 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of immunization records. Ob served 1 file to have immunizations on an unapproved form. Correction: Obtain documentation of immunization records and add to files immediately. Transfer immunization records to a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved form and add to files. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ renewed annually.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Marybeth and Elisa to be missing documentation of current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current Department approved training about prevention of child abuse and neglect and add to files. Correct immediately Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 3 staff files and observed Joy to be missing documentation of Introduction of First Aid and CPR training. Joy is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/ CPR. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved Introduction to First Aid/ CPR training and add to file Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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 3 staff files and observed Joy to be missing documentation of shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training. Identified through staff statement that there are children in care less than 3 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of Department approved shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training and add to file. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Marybeth to be missing documentation of current standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current Department approved standard precautions training and add to file. Submit a written statement o f compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A roll of plastic garbage bags in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the eating area, accessible to children. Correction: Plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff locked the cabinet with plastic bags 9/11/2024. No response required for this violation. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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 3 staff files and observed Joy to be missing documentation of medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain documentation of medical statements signed and dated by a health care provider and add to files. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form. Correct by 10/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: health medication. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reveiwed 3 staff files and observed Elisa to be missing documentation of CBI clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Elisa has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI) for staff members Elisa with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.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:

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Elisa to be missing documentation of TRAILS abuse and neglect clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Elisa has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS, ) for staff members Elisa with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 part of owner's file and observed Kristin to be missing documentation of current TRAILS clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kristin has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of ( TRAILS Clearance Letter) for staff members Kristin with written response to the Specialist. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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 part of owner's file ands observed Kristin to be missing current FBI clearance letter. Identified through staff statement that Kristin works with kids at times. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Kristin has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (FBI) for staff member Kristin with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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

2.211.B · Staff and children's records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.

Owner/ staff Kristin's complete file to be unavailable for review. Correction: Staff and children's files must be available upon request. Correct immediately. Submit documentation of Kristin's trainings and qualifications to specialist. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 3 staff files and observed Elisa to be missing documentation of fire safety and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Obtain documentation of fire safety and fire extinguisher training and add to file. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist with response form Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.34.A.1 · The admission record must include: The child's full name, birth date, current address, and date of enrollment.

No evidence of date of enrollment in three out of the five children's records reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain date of enrollment in children's files. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.43.F.1.a · An Assistant Director working under the supervision of a Director must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have at least nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher, and must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.

Identified through review of staff files, the program does not have an assistant director. Correction: Immediately ensure there is an assistant director working under the direct supervision of a director. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.31.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

No evidence of parent signing a statement stating have received policies and procedures in three out of the five children's records reviewed. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation in children's files. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.34.A · . Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Fire inspection report dated 9/22/22 indicates "valid for one year from date of issue". Observed no evidence of a current, approving fire inspection report. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation. Submit current, approving fire inspection report to Licensing Specialist along with final, written response. Correct by 11/04/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Category: health medication. 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).

M.B.'s hire date was 8/21/23. Observed M.B.'s TRAILs inquiry was dated 8/21/23. Identified through discussion with R.O., R.O. is not aware whether or not this TRAILs request has been submitted. Observed no evidence of M.B.'s TRAILs clearance letter. Correction: Immediately ensure all TRAILs requests are submitted within 10 calendar days of the first day of employment. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that M.B. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of M.B.'s TRAILS Clearance Letter with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

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

7.701.33.D · . Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Identified through discussion with M.B., M.B. completed the fingerprinting process in August. Observed no evidence of M.B.'s CBI and FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that M.B. reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of M.B.'s CBI and FBI Clearance Letters with written response to Specialist. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

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

7.702.35.A.2 · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Verification of qualifications and training.

No evidence of R.O.'s director qualifications. Licensing Specialist reviewed an email R.O. received regarding R.O.'s challenges with submitting director qualifications. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of R.O.'s director qualifications. Submit evidence of director qualifications to Licensing Specialist along with final, written response. Correct by 11/04/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.31.B.11 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness such as but not limited to lost children, tornadoes, fires, shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter on premises, reunification with families after emergency or disaster, and evacuating children with disabilities as specified in section 7.701.100 of the general rules for child care facilities.

Reviewed center's policies and procedures ("Parent Handbook"). Observed no evidence of policies including procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness including reunification with families after an emergency and evacuating children with disabilities. Correction: Update handbook to include this procedure. Submit updated policy to Licensing Specialist with final, written response to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

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

7.701.8 · Perjury Statement- Application forms for Employment with a Child Care Provider. Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

No evidence of M.B. signing perjury statement. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.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.

No evidence of M.B. signing a statement indicating has read and understands center's policies and procedures. Correction: Immediately obtain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing childcare centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

M.B.'s hire date was 8/21/23. Observed no evidence of M.B. signing a statement indicating has read and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ understands the licensing rules. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation in personnel file. Correct by 11/04/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.46.A.14.a · In other preschool age combinations, the staff ratio for the youngest child must be utilized if more than twenty percent (20%) of the group is composed of younger children. This does not apply to infants and toddlers. The ratio for toddler groups is based on the youngest child in the group.

Identified through review of "'23-'24 Birthdays" list, there are currently four children under the age of 3 years enrolled. Identified through discussion with R.O. and through review of "Enrollment 2023-2024" spreadsheet, there are currently 18-20 children present daily. Identified through discussion with R.O., all three teachers work five days a week. R.O. and J.O. work all day, whereas M.B. works until 1:30 p.m. Observed the staff ratio for the youngest child is not being utilized when more than 20% of the group is composed of younger children when two staff members are present. Correction: Immediately ensure appropriate staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The edge of eastern side of newly installed artificial turf next to old wood chips measured between 2 - 3 inches high. Also observed newly installed landscape divider placed between a rock and the edge of artificial turf measured up to 2 inches in height. Also observed a landscape divider between tree stump and rock exposed. These may be potential tripping hazards. Also observed a few sections of dilapidated fencing behind the embankment slide on east side of playground. Correction: Immediately ensure hazardous, high risk areas are made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing on how future compliance will be maintained. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

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

7.702.74.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.

The sections of the fencing with chicken wire surrounding the majority of the outdoor play area and the fencing adjacent to the parking lot measured approximately 34 inches tall. Correction: Immediately ensure the outdoor play area is fenced or has natural barriers at least four feet high to restrict children from unsafe areas. Correct by 10/05/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.