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.

At the time of visit, reviewed 27 files. Observed 1 file to have an expired Department approved standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a department apporved standard precautions training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statment of compliance by 2/21/2026. Correct by 01/21/2026

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.B.4 · Children must be allowed to form and observe their own pattern of sleep and waking periods. Special provision must be made so that children requiring a morning nap time have a separate area for their nap apart from space used for play.

At the time of visit, observed in the Harvard Gulch infant room, 5 infants in cribs actively awake at 10 AM. Confirmed through staff statements that they typically have children nap twice a day and 10 am is usually when children nap. Correction: Immediately. Children myst be allowed to form and observe their own patterns of sleep and waking periods. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/21/2026. Correct by 01/21/2026

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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

2.223.C.5 · All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy, and free from hazards including, but not limited to broken or loose slats, torn mattress, chipping paint or loose screws.

At the time of visit, observed in the Harvard Gulch Classroom a removable rope shelf hanging over a crib with a stuffed animal and timer on the shelf. Correction: Immediately. All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy and free from hazards. Corrected at time of visit. Staff member removed the shelf. Submit written statement of future compliance by 1/13/2026. Correct by 01/06/2026

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

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

2.229.I · For every five (5) infants for which the center is licensed, there must be at least one (1) piece of sturdy mobile equipment that is easily accessible to safely and effectively evacuate infants.

At the time of visit, in the Harbor Gulch infant room, licensed for 10 infants, there is only 1 emergency evacuation crib. Correction: Correct immediately, For every five (5) infants for which the center is licensed, there must be at least one (1) piece of sturdy mobile equipment that is easily accessible to safely and effectively evacuate infants. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/22/2025 Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 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.

At the time of visit Chautauqua toddler bathroom in an unlocked drawer accessible to cildren are batteries and small objects. Correction: Correct immediately, all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/22/2025 Correct by 10/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit in the Grays and Torreys classroom, there are holes in the wall on the left by the cozy area. Correction: Correct immediately, The building must be safe and and in good repair. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/30/25 Correct by 09/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of visit in the Grays and Torreys classroom, there is soap accessible to children labeled keep out of reach of children. Correction: Correct immediately, all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the soap making it inaccessible. No written statement of compliance needed. Correct by 09/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025

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 Maroon Bells classroom, there is glue bottle and glue sticks accessible to children labeled not for children 3 and under. There are small broken crayons accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Correct immediately, all items labeled not for children 3 and under or any chokable items must be inaccessible. Corrected at the time of visit the director removed all the items, making it inaccessible. No written statement of compliance needed. Correct by 09/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025

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

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.

During the investigation, and confirmed through staff statements, two staff members were arguing in front of children. Correction: Correct immediately, all staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

Confirmed through staff statements and video footage, a child was left in the bathroom unsupervised for aproximately 3 minutes. Correction: Correct immediately, all children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 06/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility failed to follow their own policies and procedures. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Confirmed through staff statments, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: The facility's written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed. Submit a written statement of compliance by Correct by 06/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Confirmed through staff statements and video footage, attendance verification is not being completed during transitions. Correction: Correct immediately, written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 06/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff argue in front of children. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

During the investigation, and confirmed through staff statements, two staff members were arguing in front of children. Correction: Correct immediately, children must never be subjected to emotional harm. Submit a written statement of compliance by 06/16/2025. Correct by 06/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.221.C · When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.

At the time of visit, in the Chautauqua classroom, sunscreen bottles were not labeled with first and last names. Correction: Immediately, sunscreen supplied for an individual child must be labeled with the child's first and last name at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/14/2025. Correct by 02/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 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.

At the time of visit, throughout the building, there were loose electrical cords that present a safety hazard, and rugs with rolled edges that present a tripping hazard. Correction: Immediately, indoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/14/2025. Correct by 02/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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.

At the time of visit, in the Greys and Torreys classroom and in the Mt. Blue Sky classroom, electrical outlets were missing protective covers and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets accessible to children must have a protective outlet at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/14/2025. Correct by 02/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.2 · 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 12 child files. 3 files missing current child health statement. Correction: Review all child files. All children must have an updated health statement from a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/13/2024. Correct by 04/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 Maroon Bells, a staff purse was on a low hook and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all staff purses and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the teacher put the purse into a locked closet making it inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/13/2024. Correct by 03/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024

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

2.122.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.

At the time of visit, the facility was missing a current fire department inspection. Correction: Immediately, fire inspections must be updated at least every two years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/13/2024. Correct by 03/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024

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