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

At the time of visit, in the Longs Peak classroom, two sharpie markers and a bottle of white out were in a caddy on a low table and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director moved the sharpie markers and white out to a high shelf making the items inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit, in the Torrey's Peak classroom, a staple remover was in a low, unlocked drawer and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to chidlren at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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 7 staff files. Julissa missing documentation of a medical statement. Correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must have a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician, prior to using the subsequent self-reported health history. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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

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.

At the time of visit, in the Pikes Peak classroom, one teacher was supervising 7 children between the ages of 12-24 months, exceeding required ratios for toddlers. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the other classroom teacher was in the kitchen retrieiving lunches and returned to the classroom bringing the facility into compliance. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.4.b · Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

At the time of visit, throughout the facility, nap mats had torn and frayed corners. Correction: Immediately, all sleeping mats must be in good repair at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of visit, in the Torrey's Peak classroom, a bucket of small beads were on a low shelf; and an open bag of mini clothespins, small stickers, and pieces of chalk were in low, unlocked drawers. The classroom children were 2-3 years old and the items were choking hazards for children under 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, all materials must not be a choke hazard at any time and must not be accessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, the center director removed the items from the classroom making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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

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

At the time of visit, on the playground, the railroad ties are splitting, warped, and broken and are both a tripping hazard and safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, all outdoor equipment and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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

2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

At the time of visit, in the Torrey's Peak classroom, a staff purse was on a low shelf and the purse strap was dangling within reach of children, making the staff purse accessible to children. Correction: Immediately all staff purses and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/20/2024. Correct by 09/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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

7.702.71.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

At the time of visit, in the Mt Evans infant classroom, a bouncy seat was being stored in an evacuation crib. Correction: Immediately, nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the director moved the bouncy seat out of the evacuation crib. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2023. Correct by 11/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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

7.702.71.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.

At the time of visit, in the Mt Evans infant classroom, tinsel was on the diaper changing table and accessible to children which is a choking hazard for infants. Correction: Immediately, any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the tinsel from the diaper table and threw it away, making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2023. Correct by 11/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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

7.702.81.A.3 · Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

At the time of visit, a staff member was caring for an infant while working in the preschool classroom which is licensed for children ages 2.6-13 years. Correction: Immediately, rooms licensed for specific ages of of children cannot be used for other ages of children at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the staff member moved to the Infant classroom with the infant bringing the program into compliance. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/11/2023. Correct by 11/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 one child file. Missing a statement of the child's current health status. Correction: Review all child files. All children must have a statement of the child's current health status, signed and dated by a health care provider, within thirty (30) calendar days of admission. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/14/2023. Correct by 12/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

At the time of visit, in the Pikes Peak classroom, there was paint peeling on three walls. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

7.701.33.D.4.a · . Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Reviewed 12 staff files. Maria missing documentation of an FBI clearance letter and has unsupervised access to children. Correction: Immediately, all individuals with unsupervised access to children must have a successfully completed FBI criminal background check prior to having unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Maria has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI or FBI Clearance Letters for staff member Maria with a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2023. Correct by 10/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.

At the time of visit, in the Torreys Peak classroom, a bottle of glitter was in a low drawer and accessible to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children under three (3) years of age. Correction: Immediately, glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the glitter was removed from the classroom making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/10/2023. Correct by 10/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.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.

At the time of visit, in the Torreys Peak classroom, broken crayons, small stickers, and broken pieces of chalk were in a low drawer and accessible to children under three (3) years of age that posed a choking hazard. Correction: Immediately, all toys and materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2023. Correct by 10/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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

7.702.72.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.

At the time of visit, on the Toddler playground, two slides over 18 inches were placed on unapproved resilient surface. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/10/2023. Correct by 10/27/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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