2.509.F · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.

When specialist arrived to the program, staff member came to the lobby door to let specialist in, leaving the program out of ratio in the gym with 19 children and 1 staff member. *Previously cited 1/9/24. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "B" on the probationary license. Correction: There must be 1 staff member for each 15 children, correct immediately 4/2/24. Document compliance to specialist by 4/9/24. Correct by 04/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.509.F · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.

Upon arrival to the program, specialist rang the doorbell and a staff member came to the front school door, which required staff member to leave the gym and leave the program out of ratio. Correction: There must be 1 staff member with at 15 children at all times, correct immediately 1/9/24. Document compliance to specialist by 1/16/24. Correct by 01/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.43.H · . At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

At the beginning of programming, a school staff member walked into the gym and notified Alphabest staff that they had children wondering in the hallway by the bathrooms. Correction: At all times children must be directly supervised, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.43.A · . A program director must be present at the center at least 60 percent of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining 40 percent of the day:

No program director was on site at the time of the inspection. Correction: A program director must be present at least 60 percent of the day, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.D.1.a · . 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 2 staff files and observed Callie G (DOH 10/12/23) to be missing a child abuse and neglect check FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ (TRAILS). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (TRAILS) for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.53.A · . A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W. to be missing a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. Correction: Obtain a signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.8 · Perjury Statement- Application forms for Employment with a Child Care Provider. Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W. to be missing a perjury statement. Correction: Obtain perjury statement for staff, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.41.D · . Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in section 7.712.44.C must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained in a secure location.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W. to be missing an annual health history. Correction: Obtain annual health history for staff, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

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

7.712.41.F · . Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on the policies and procedures of the center, including those relating to hygiene, sanitation, food preparation practices, proper supervision of children, and reporting of child abuse. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W. to be missing a statement indicating staff have read and understand policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain a statement indicating staff have read and understand policies and procedures, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.41.K · All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W and Callie G to be missing a building and physical premises training. Correction: Obtain a building and physical premises training for staff, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.42.B.2 · . Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cloey W to be missing a department approved playground training. Correction: Obtain a department approved playground training for staff, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.42.F · . At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

No staff present had medicaion administration or delegation. Correction: At least one staff on duty must have medication administration and delegation, correct immediately 12/12/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/19/23. Correct by 12/12/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.712.52.A.1.b · . At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 3 child files and observed one child to be missing an exemption form. Correction: Obtain exemption form for child, correct immediately 11/13/23. Document compliance to specialist by 11/20/23. Correct by 11/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

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

7.712.71.D.5 · . All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Less than 2 inches of resilient material around the climbing wall on the playground. Correction: All outdoor climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material, correct immediately 10/17/23. Document compliance to specialist by 10/24/23. Correct by 10/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

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