Sherman Early Childhood Center

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.

In room 161 and room 164 there were electrical outlets, accessible to children, without protective covers. Correction: All outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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

In room 161 there were adult scissors on the teacher desk. In room 163 there was foil and wax paper with a sharp edge on the box in a drawer. All items were accessible children. Correction: All sharp instruments must be inaccessible to children.**The foil and wax paper was moved to a locked cabinet at time of inspection. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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

In room 161 there was Purell sanitizer sitting by the teachers desk accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled Keep out of reach must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct and provide a written

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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 20 staff files and found 4 to be missing documentation of a current training in abuse prevention. Correction: All staff must complete a training in abuse prevention and must update annually. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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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 20 staff files and found 2 to be missing documentation of a current training in CPR and First Aid. Correction: All staff must have current CPR/First Aid certification or complete the module every 2 years. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 02/07/2026

Corrected by Feb 7, 2026

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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 20 staff files and found 7 staff to be missing documentation of a signed health statement and or subsequent self reported health histories. Correction: All staff must have a signed and dated health statement within 30 days of employment. Correct and provide a

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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 20 staff files and found 2 to have background clearance letters that are older than 5 years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/07/2026

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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

There were items labeled keep out of reach (disinfecting wipes, cleaning spray, etc.) accessible to children in RM 161 under the sink. A cabinet in the bathroom of multipurpose room 157 was unlocked and had items labeled keep out of reach. The library has hand sanitizer sitting on the cabinet accessible to children. Correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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

There were adult scissors in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in classroom 162. Correction: Sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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2.210.A · A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ following:

Reviewed 6 new staff files and found Alondra, Cararina, Millie and Leticia to be missing completed staff records. Correction: All staff must have a completed staff file containing the information found in rule 210.A.1-6. Correct and provide a written statement of compliance. Correct by 03/19/2025

Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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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 14 staff files and found Sarah G. and Lisa T. to be missing documentation of CPR/First Aid Module or certification. Correction: All staff within 30 days must complete CPR/First certification or the module. Correct and provide documentation with a written statement of compliance. Correct by 03/19/2025

Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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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 new staff files and found Catarina to be missing documentation of an FBI 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 members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI, TRAILS, Or Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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