2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

Four button-eyed animal puppets, labeled "for children 2 years of age and older," were found in a basket in the toddler room which serves children under 2 years of age. Correction: Immediately remove all age-inappropriate toys from the toddler room. Check labels on toys to ensure only toys labeled for the youngest child in care are accessible. CORRECTED ON SITE: On 8/19/2025, the provider removed the puppets from the classroom, making them inaccessible to children younger than two years old. No written response is required for this violation. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

The infant room had an evacuation crib with 2 boppy pillows and a rattle stored inside of it. Correction: Ensure that the evacuation crib is not used to store any items. CORRECTED ON SITE. On 8/19/2025 the provider removed all items from inside the evacuation crib. No written response is required for this violation Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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

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.

In the toddler room a staff bag was found on a shelf accesible to children inside the bathroom. Correction: Ensure all staff belongings and other hazardous items are stored out of the reach of children. CORRECTED ON SITE. On 8/19/2025 a staff member removed the bag an placed it in a locked cabinet making it inacessible to the children. No written response is required for this violation. Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

1 of 10 staff files reviewed an expired certification of the required Standard Precautions training. Correction: Ensure all staff renew annually the standard precautions training. Document compliance to the licensing specialist in the written response Correct by 08/19/2025

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.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.

Ines B. to be missing the facilitator signature for the Department approved Medication Administration part 2 training. Correction: at all times there must be at least one staff member present with medication administration and delegation.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

the doors to the office in rooms B104 and B108 were unlocked and the following hazardous items in the office were accesible to children: purses and bags of employees. Correction: If office spaces are accessible to children they must be free of hazards. **Corrected at time of inspection. 9/24/2024 staff members locked the doors that led to the office.** No response needed for this violation. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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

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.

11 of 12 staff files reviewed to be missing documentation of the Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module for the following staff, who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid or CPR: Paulina C., Pati W., Keely Z., Maria J., Elizabeth M., Bianca, Guillermina A., Natalie G., Juana M., Marisela, and Guadalupe O. Correction: staff caring for children and not required by rule to be certified in First Aid/CPR must complete the Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module. Complete course and add to staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 10/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Ines B, who at times acts as a substitute for the infant program, to be missing Department-approved safe sleep training. Correction: each provider or staff member must complete a Department approved safe sleep training course and renew annually prior to working with infants or if licensed for infant care. Obtain documentation of training and add to staff file. Send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist. Document future compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

the following employees to missing current Department-approved training about child abuse prevention: Maria J., Elizabeth M., Juana M. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: all providers and staff must complete the Department approved training about child abuse prevention and renew annually. Obtain missing training and add to the staff file. Send a copy of the training certificates for staff mentioned above to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.131.A.1 · 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.”

missing documentation of a perjury statement for the following individuals: Keely Z. Correction: All applications used for employment with a child care facility must include a perjury statement. Add a signed perjury statement to all staff files. **Corrected at time of inspection. 9/24/24 Keely Z. Read and signed the required documentation and the statement was placed in staff file. No response required for this violation. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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

missing documentation of the review of Medical Administration Policies and Procedures for the following individuals: Keely Z. Correction: All staff must review and document the Medical Administration Policies and Procedures before working with children. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

Identified through staff file review that Keely Z. has FBI and Trails clearance letters but not a CBI clearance letter. Correction: Staff who have successfully completed their CBI or FBI background checks may care for children while directly supervised by a staff member who has completed all required background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members named above have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letter(s) to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.