Flagler Learning Center

2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age holding up flyers in hallway next to infant classroom. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director made items inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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 3 files to be missing emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current emergency medical authorization and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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 7 staff files and observed 1 staff having an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 1 staff having an expired safe sleep training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation of current safe sleep training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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 7 staff files and observed 1 staff having an expired shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed 1 staff having an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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

Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF

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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.

1 stuffed animal labeled not suitable for children less than 3 years of age accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the toddler classroom. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director removed item from the classroom making it inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. No response needed. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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.

Approximately 2 to 3 inches of resilient material in the use zone surrounding the climbing equipment with slides, the bouncy teeter totters, and the swings. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

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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.

Facility having an expired fire inspection dated 4/2022. Correction: Obtain documentation of current fire inspection and send verification to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Reviewed facilities fire drills held over the past 12 months and observed facility to be missing fire drills in the following months: December 2023, January 2024, February 2024, and March 2024. Correction: Ensure fire drills are held monthly and are consistent with Local fire department procedures. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Over the counter medication accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of teachers desk in the preschool classroom. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the department- approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved medication to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on bulletin boards in the Infant classroom, toddler classroom, and hallway leading to the infant and toddler classrooms. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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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.

A staff purse on a low hook accessible to children in the preschool classroom posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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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 cement block from a removed piece of playground equipment protruding from the ground approximately 3 inches next to 2 bouncy teeter totter toys used for children's activities posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: 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. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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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.

Approximately 2 to 3 inches of resilient material in the use zone surrounding the climbing equipment and swings measuring over 18 inches in height. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 09/19/2024

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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7.702.51.B.7 · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Cough drops and over the counter medication accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the teachers desk in the preschool classroom. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the department approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director locked medications making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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

Hand lotion labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible to children on top of teachers desk in the preschool classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved hand lotion making it inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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

4 teacher scissor and 2 screw drivers accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the teachers desk in the preschool classroom. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved sharp tools making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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

A long water hose strewn across the infant and toddler playground posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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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.

Approximately 1 to 2 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone of the preschool playground swings. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have a resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 09/20/2023

Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

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