2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 15 staff files and observed one staff to be missing an out of state clearance letter. 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 (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed 15 staff files and observed one staff missing documentation of being trained in fire extinguishers and alarms. Correction: Obtain documentation of being trained in fire extinguishers and alarms, correct immediately 2/9/26. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed 15 staff files and observed 2 staff to be missing health statements. Correction: Obtain health statements for staff, correct by 3/9/26. Correct by 03/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026

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

2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures

Reviewed 15 staff files and observed one staff missing documentation staff have been trained in medication policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain documentation staff have been trained in medication policies and procedures, correct immediately 2/9/26. Correct by 02/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.216.B.1.e · There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Staff member working in the infant room to be missing a depaertment approved first aid/cpr certification. Correction: Obtain a department approved first aid/cpr certification, correct immediately 2/9/26. *Corrected at time of inspection, a staff member with department approved first aid/cpr was put in the infant room. No response is required. Correct by 02/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

There is a crack in the cement by the tree on the preschool playground, posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: Outdoor materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 2/9/26. Correct by 02/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

A slide exit to be less than 6 feet from the cement track on the preschool playground. Correction: Slide must have a a use zone that is as long as the height of the slide, correct immediately 2/9/26. Correct by 02/09/2026

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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.

Fire inspection to be expired. Correction: Obtain current fire inspection, correct immediately 2/10/25. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

An infant in a highchair to be strapped in only using the bottom lap strap and not the shoulder straps. Correction: All staff must demonstrate care and knowledge of children, correct immediately 2/10/25. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director strapped child in. Correct by 02/10/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A heater vent in the bathroom of the STEM room to be broken and to have sharp edges on the metal strip. *This is a violation of stipulation "M" on the probationary license. Correction: Buildings must be maintained in a safe condition, correct immediately 1/15/24. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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 14 staff files and observed Bronte C to be missing an FBI clearance letter. *This is a violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. 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 (FBI) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 14 staff files and observed Journey L to be missing an out of state clearance letter. *This is a violation of stipulation "J" on the probationary license. 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 (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 14 staff files and observed Rajani A to have an expired department approved standard precautions training. *This is a violation of stipulation "I" on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain department approved standard precautions training for staff, correct immediately 1/15/25. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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.

Reviewed 14 staff files and observed Rajani A and Jackie M to have expired department approved training about child abuse prevention. *This is a violation of stipulation "T" on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain department approved training about child abuse prevention for staff, correct by 2/15/25. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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 14 staff files and observed Amy T (DOH 6/26/24) to be missing department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff, correct by 2/15/25. Correct by 02/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Facility did not report a reportable incident. Correction: Within 24 hours a facility must report any reportable incidents, correct immediately 12/2/24. Correct by 12/02/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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.

the utility room in the basement to be unlocked and 3 containers of disenfectant marked keep out of reach of children to be accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all keep out of reach of children items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 9/11/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by locking the room, no response is required. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

observed shoes being stored underneath an evacuation crib in the infant room and toys in an evacuation crib in the pre-toddler room. Correction: Ensure no items are stored in or under any evacuation equipment. Correct immediately 9/11/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by moving items, no response is required. Correct by 09/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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.

A bottle of bleach water on a counter in the PreK room, accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 7/23/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director moved bottle to locked cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Several window screens to need repair. Correction: Building must be kept in good repair, correct immediately 7/23/24. Document compliance to specialist by 7/30/24. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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 after a child fell, the child was favoring the child's arm, needing extra attention and crying off and on most of the day. POC were not notified. Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgement and concern for the proper care and well being of children, correct immediately 6/24/24. Document compliance to specialist by 7/1/24. Correct by 06/24/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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.

No documentation was available to review that shows the resilient material (turf) under a slide over 18 inches on the toddler playground has at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correction: Obtain documentation that the resilient material (turf) reaches 6 inches of resilient material, correct immediately 6/24/24. Document compliance to specialist by 7/1/24. Correct by 06/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Upon arrival to Toddler 1 room specialist asked how many children were in care. Teacher reported 8, specialist counted 9 children. Only 8 children were signed in. Correction: Attendance verification must be completed, correct immediately 4/24/24. Document compliance to specialist by 5/1/24. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A bottle of hand sanitizer on a counter in the Kindergarten Prep labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 4/24/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director placed the hand sanitizer in a high cabinet. No response is required. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A pair of adult scissors on a counter in the UPK room, accessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Sharp instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children, correct immediately 4/24/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director placed the scissors out of reach for the chlidren. No response is required. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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.

A terra cotta pot on a window sill in the Steam room made of brittle material. Correction: Materials made of brittle or easily breakable material is not permitted for children under the age of 5, correct immediately 4/24/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the pot from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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

2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Observed thumb tacks to be holding up information on a bulletin board in the hallway used by children under the age of 3 years. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age, correct immediately 3/27/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the thumb tacks from the bulletin board. No response is required. Correct by 03/27/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 trike on the toddler playground to be missing handle covers on the handlebars, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor areas must be checked and kept free of broken equipment, correct immediately 3/27/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the trike from the playground. No response is required. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

An open electical outlet above the cubbies in the UPK classroom. Correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair, correct immediately 2/20/24. Document compliance to specialist by 2/27/24. Correct by 02/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

An evacuation crib in the Pretoddler room to have multiple items in the crib. Correction: Nothing may be stored in evacuation equipment, correct immediately 2/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director moved the items out of the crib. No response is required. Correct by 02/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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;

Two diapers on the floor (being used as play diapers) accessible to children in the Toddler 2 room. Correction: Diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 2/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director threw diapers away. No response is required. Correct by 02/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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.

Observed 2 power strips missing protective covers in the UPK classroom. Observed a string of lights with no protective cover on the end of the lights in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. Correction: All electrical outlets must have protective covers, correct immediately 2/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director placed protective covers on the outlets. No response is required. Correct by 02/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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.

An infant in a high chair with no straps around the infant. Correction: All staff must demonstrate proper care and well being of children, correct immediately 2/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director strapped the infant into the highchair according to manufacturer guidelines. No response is required. Correct by 02/20/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Identified through staff statements that a staff member grabbed Ch1 by the arm and flung Ch1 on nap mat. Staff member grabbed Ch1 by the wrists a second time and flung Ch1 on Ch1's nap mat. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical harm, correct immediately 12/1/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/8/23. Correct by 12/01/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member forced Ch1 to stay on nap mat. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.62.D.1 · Children must not be forced to sleep.

Identified through staff statements that Ch1 was forced to stay on nap mat. Correction: Children must not be forced to sleep, correct immediately 12/1/23. Document compliance to specialist by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.64.G · Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Identified through staff statements that a staff member told Ch1 "you are the reason this is happening" as staff member was restraining Ch1 on nap mat. Correction: Derogatory remarks about a child are not permitted, correct immediately 12/1/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/8/23. Correct by 12/01/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff member restrained Ch1 on nap mat for 2 minutes. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.64.H · Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Identified through staff statements that a staff member restrained a child on a nap mat for approximately 2 minutes. Correction: Any form of restraint is not permitted, correct immediately 12/1/23. Document compliance to specialist by 12/8/23. Correct by 12/01/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility did not have current address on file for staff member. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

An electical outlet in the entryway to be missing a protective cover. Correction: Electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers, correct immediately 12/1/23. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director place protective cover on the outlet. No response is required. Correct by 12/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A red trike on the toddler playground to be missing protective covers on the handlebars, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Outdoor equipment must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 12/1/23. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the trike from the playground. No response is required. Correct by 12/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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