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

In the Infant A and Infant B rooms there were large pictures hanging on the wall above the cribs where children sleep. The frames were hung on a single screw, and some of the frames were hung on the lip of the frame rather than a secured hanging claw attached to the frame, This posed a potential hazard to sleeping infants should the unsecured frames fall into the crib. Correction: Ensure that indoor and outdoor areas are free and safe of hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the unsecured art work on the wall and making safe. No response required. Correct by 10/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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

In the two's B room there was a magnet on the ceiling and in the Preschool B room there was Cotton balls on art, a sensory table with acorns and pumpkins, Magnets on the ceiling and jewels/erasers in unsecured sensory bottles. All items fit into a choke tube and were accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. Correction: Ensure that all items that fit into a choke tube are inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the magnet from the Two's B room and by moving the children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool B room into a room that is safe of choke hazards. No response required. Correct by 10/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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.

In the Pre-K A room there was a tech cord, plugged into the wall and not into a device posing a potential hazard. Correction: Ensure that indoor and outdoor equipment is free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by unplugging from the wall and making safe. No response required. Correct by 10/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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

2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

In the the Tod A room there was an unlocked cabinet with diapering supplies accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by locking the cabinet and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the 2's B room there was an unlocked drawer with an adult stapler with sharp staples and a adult hole punch. Correction: Ensure the all items that are sharp in nature are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by placing in a high locked cabinet. No response required Correct by 10/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the 2's A room there was play dough labeled 3+ in a room where 2 year old children were present. Correction: Ensure that all materials are age appropriate for the children that use them. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing from the classroom and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 10/07/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

In the Tod B and Two's A classrooms, napping cots were spaced less than 2 feet apart and children were sleeping on them. Correction: Ensure that napping cots are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by moving the cots to be more than 2 feet apart. No response required. Correct by 09/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

In the pre-k B room there was a ceramic pot that is easily breakable and accessible to children under the age of 5 years. Correction: Ensure that easily breakable items are inaccessible to children under the age of 5 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the ceramic pot. No response required. Correct by 09/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 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.

In the Pre-K B room there were bubbles labeled "keep out of reach" and accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that all items labeled "Keep out of reach" are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by securing the bubbles in a locked cabinet. No response required. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the 2's A room there was a broken lock on a drawer that had loose plastic bags accessible to children posing a potential suffocation hazard. Correction: Ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the bags from the broken drawer and placing them in a locked drawer. No response required. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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

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

In the Preschool B room there were sharp adult scissors on the counter accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that sharp tools are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by placing the scissors in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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 22 staff files and found 1 staff file without documentation of a completed CPR/FA module. Correction: Obtain and maintain required training documentation for all staff in the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 9/19/25 Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.D · Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name.

1 medication missing the first and last name of the child on the box. Correction: Ensure that all medications are properly labeled with the child's first and last name. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by writing the name of the child on the box. No response required Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 22 staff files and found 1 staff file without documentation of a completed Impact of bias in early childhood professionals training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain required training documentation for all staff in the center. Correct by 09/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

In 3 classrooms, staff were unaware of children that had emergency medications on site. Correction: Staff must be informed and trained on the medical needs of children under their care. Correct immediately and submit a plan for compliance by 9/19/25. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 16 children files and found 5 files with immunizations not on the approved CDPHE form. Correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all children in the center. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by printing the approved forms off of CIIS. No response required. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 16 children files and found 1 file with no child health sttement and 2 files with expired child health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all children in the center. Correct by 09/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

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

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

In the Pre-K room there was glass flower vases on a counter accessible to children. Correction: Ensure that items that are easily breakable are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the flower vases from the room. No response required. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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.

In the Infant B room there was a metal rainbow sign that was hanging over a crib and not fully secured to the wall posing a potential hazard. On the preschool playground, next to the climbing frog and around the perimeter of the structures, the turf is pulling up and posing a potential hazard. Correction: Ensure that all areas indoors and outdoors are sturdy safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 9/19/25. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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

2.224.A.8 · Children must not be given foods that are contrary to the religious beliefs of their families or that are known to cause an allergic reaction or a health hazard.

Identified through staff statements that Child 1 was served a food that was a known allergen. Correction: Ensure that children are not served foods that are health hazards. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/25. Correct by 05/19/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Children are being served frozen food. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

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

2.224.A.5 · Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard.

Identified through staff statements that children are being served frozen fruits and vegetables that could pose a choking hazard. Correction: Ensure that all food served to children do not pose a choking hazard. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/25. Correct by 05/19/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified that staff were not made aware of the child's allergy - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.218.B.3 · Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Identified through staff statements that classroom staff were not made aware of Child 1's allergy. Correction: Ensure that classroom staff are made aware of children in their classroom that have allergies. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/25. Correct by 05/19/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff were told by the child they had an allergy and still served the food and also staff were laughing at the child when throwing up. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

Identified through staff statements that Child 1 stated they were allergic to a certain food and were asked by Staff member 1 to take a "please and no thank you" bite. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that all staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment and concern for the well being of children. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/25. Correct by 05/19/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Kitchen is cluttered and dirty, along with plates being used by children - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Identified through staff statements that plates and silverware are not cleaned throughly. Correction: Ensure that all eating utensils are cleaned throughly before being used by children. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/25 Correct by 05/19/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Identified that aides are working alone in classrooms at the end of the day. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility did not notify parents of allergic reaction - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Reviewed name to face sheets and observed PRS A to be out of ratio 2 days in November, PKB to be out of ratio 1 day in November, 1's to be out of ratio 4 days in November and Infant B 1 day in November. Correction: Ensure proper staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Correct immediately 12/12/24 and submit compliance by 12/19/24. Correct by 12/12/2024 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

Category: ratio. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed name to face sheets and observed PRS A to be out of ratio 2 days in November, PKB to be out of ratio 1 day in November, 1's to be out of ratio 4 days in November and Infant B 1 day in November. Correction: Ensure proper staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Correct immediately 12/12/24 and submit compliance by 12/19/24. Correct by 12/12/2024 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

dawn soap on the counter in the PRS room accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all keep out of reach of children items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 12/12//24. ***Corrected at time of visit by making inaccessible. No response is required. Correct by 12/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed name to face sheets and observed toddlers to be combined with PRS children at the beginning of the day. Correction: Ensure toddlers are kept separate from other age groups at all times. Correct immediately 12/12/24 and submit compliance by 12/19/24. Correct by 12/12/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.