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 6 staff files and observed Diane D., Mia N. and Sirin K. to have an expired FBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Diane D., Mia N. and Sirin K. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI, for staff members Diane D., Mia N. and Sirin K. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 5/12/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/19/25. Correct by 05/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 6 child files and observed 3 children to have expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain a current emergency medical authorization. Correct by 5/12/25. Document compliance to Specialist by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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

In Classroom #8, six loose plastic bags and an open roll of trash bags accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cupboard. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 5/12/25. Staff moved the trash bags and the loose plastic bags to an upper cupboard that is inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 05/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.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.

The resilient surfacing, pea gravel, to measure less than 3 inches around the large climber with the yellow slide next to the platform entrance and observed the resilient surfacing below the climber with the blue slide to be less than 3 inches next to the blue ladder that leads up to the climber. Correction: 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. Correct by 5/12/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/19/25. Correct by 05/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Julie C., Wendy W. and Jessalyn D. to have an expired FBI and CBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Julie C., Wendy W. and Jessalyn D. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI for staff members Julie C., Wendy W. and Jessalyn D. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 6 staff files and observed Jessica W. to be missing a TRAILS background check and Jessalyn D. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to have an expired TRAILS background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Jessica W. and Jessalyn D. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, for staff members Jessica W. and Jessalyn D. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 6 staff files and observed Julia C., Jessica W. and Wendy W. to be missing a current department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Complete a department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Natalie B. to have an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Complete child abuse prevention training. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.H · 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 training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Jessica W. to be missing a Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Complete Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correct by 7/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 6 staff files and observed Jessica W. to be missing a Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training Correction: Complete the Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correct by 7/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 07/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Reviewed 5 child files and observed 5 children to be lacking a signed document stating that parents/guardians have received the policies and procedures. Correction: At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the rent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. 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. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Raid Pest Spray, labeled keep out of reach of children in an unlocked storage closet, accessible to children, in the hallway of classroom #4. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 6/24/24. Staff placed the raid in a locked closet. Correct at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Two plastic climbers on the preschool playground to lack a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correction: Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 6/24/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 7/24/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

7.702.72.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Two plastic play structures with slides on the preschool playground to be within 6 feet of the fence in the use zone of the climbers. Correction: Preschool climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 8/1/23. Director moved both climbing structures more than 6 feet away from the fencing. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

Center to have a non-compliant fire inspection. Correction: Obtain a compliant fire inspection. Correct by 8/1/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/23. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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

7.702.42.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 renewed annually.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Wendy W. to have an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: All employees must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention annually. Correct

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.46.A.9 · At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved Medication Administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

No staff member with current medication administration training. Correction: At least one staff member with Department-approved Medication Administration training must be on duty at all times. Correct by 8/1/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/8/23. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

One container of CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Cream, accessible to children, labeled keep out of reach of children on top of a paper towel holder. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible. Correct by 8/1/23. Director moved the cream to a high cupboard inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 08/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.