2.506.E · The director of the center or the director's delegated substitute must have a means for determining who is present at the center at all times.

There was no clear means for determining who was present at the center at all times. Correction: Implement a clear and consistent system (e.g., a sign-in sheet) to ensure the director or delegate can always determine who is present in the center. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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.

Sasha E's file did not contain documentation of a state-based criminal background check (CBI). Correction: Obtain documentation of the CBI and FBI clearance letters or resubmit CBI background checks for the staff mentioned above. Correct immediately. Individuals named above must be directly supervised at all times by someone who has completed all 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 sts of clearance letter(s) to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.G · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Sybil did not have documentation of having completed the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. Correction: Ensure that Sybil completes this required injury prevention training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The child care center's file did not contain a current health inspection report. Correction: All child care facilities, except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations, must be

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

The following staff members did not have documentation of having completed the Department-approved emergency and disaster preparedness training prior to caring for children: Benjamin C., Shasha E. Correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. Ensure all staff complete the required training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.136.A · All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

The facility's emergency plan as outlined in their policies and procedures, did not include a section for how children with disabilities or those with access and functional needs would be included in the emergency plan. Correction: All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities and those with access and functional needs, including how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan. Update the emergency plan to address the needs of all children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.137.A · All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include:

The facility did not have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Correction: All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster, including responsibility for essential staffing needs, procedures for backing up or retrieving staff and children's files, and protecting confidential and financial records. Develop and implement a comprehensive continuity of operations plan. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.505.B · Policies and procedures must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be incorporated and must be communicated to the parent(s) or guardian(s).

The required policy updates effective August 30, 2024, are missing from the parent handbook, which indicates no annual review was conducted. The document shows a revision date of June 21, 2024. Correction: Ensure policies and procedures are updated with the new requirements and that they are sent to the parents or guardians of all enrolled children. Review your policies and procedures annually. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.505.C.10 · . How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ to parent(s) or guardian(s) to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behaviors including:

The written policies and procedures did not include details on how decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or withdrawl of child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavior. Correction: The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include details on how decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or withdrawl of child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavior. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.505.C.15 · . Media and internet usage policy outlining screen and media use related to their curriculum. The media plan must have information on ongoing communication with children about online safe practices for children over the age of four (4).

The facility's written policies and procedures did not include a media and internet usage policy that included information about how online safety is communicated to children. Correction: Update policies to include a comprehensive media and internet usage policy with details on communicating online safety to children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.505.C.5 · The policy regarding adverse weather, and Air Quality Index Advisory Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups as defined in rule 2.504.E.

The facility's written policies and procedures included a section on adverse weather but did not include the policy regarding the Air Quality Index for sensitive groups. Correction: Amend policies to include specific procedures and guidelines for the Air Quality Index, especially for sensitive groups, as part of adverse weather protocols. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

2.505.C.6 · The procedure concerning admission and registration of children including whether non-immunized or under immunized children are enrolled in the school-age child care center.

The facility's written policies and procedures did not include the procedure concerning admission and registration of children, specifically lacking information on whether non-immunized or under-immunized children are FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ enrolled in the school-age child care center. Correction: Amend policies to clearly outline procedures for admission and registration, addressing the enrollment of non-immunized or under-immunized children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.506.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parent(s) or guardian(s) must be maintained daily by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent(s) or guardian(s) signature or other unique identifier

The facility did not maintain a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet for parents, nor did they have a sign-in sheet for children to sign themselves in. They only used text messages to track who was expected in each class/group for the day. Correction: Implement a compliant daily sign-in/sign-out method for all children. A sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent/guardian or staff member's signature. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.506.A.1 · Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months.

The facility does not maintain documented attendance records that verify the transition of children from space to space, and no such documentation is kept or maintained in a reviewable format. Correction: The center must maintain a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism, including the time a child arrives

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.506.F · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes, at a minimum, the date, time, the visitor's name and the purpose of the visit. At least one piece of photo identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to personnel at the center.

The facility did not have a written policy regarding visitors posted. The facility did not maintain a record of visitors including the date, time, visitor's name, or purpose of the visit. Correction: Develop and post a the visitor policy, and ensure all required information is accurately recorded when visitors come. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

During the inspection, a staff member left children unattended to retrieve paperwork, resulting in children being without direct supervision. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.507.H · The duties and responsibilities of each staff position and the lines of authority and responsibility within the center must be in writing.

There was no written documentation available for staff positions, including their duties, responsibilities, or the lines of authority and responsibility within the center. Correction: Develop and maintain written documentation clearly outlining the duties, responsibilities, and lines of authority for all staff positions. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.A · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

The following staff members did not have documentation of having completed a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children: Shane and Mary. Correction: Prior to working with children, all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually. Ensure that Shane and Mary complete the required Department-approved standard precautions training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.C · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually and may count FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ towards ongoing training requirements.

Brooke, who is responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of child immunization records, did not have documentation of having completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. Correction: Ensure that Brooke completes the required CDPHE immunization course. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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

2.508.D · Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

The child abuse prevention training for Ben was expired. There was no record of Brooke having completed the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Ensure that the above mentioned staff complete/renew this required training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.509.C.2 · Program aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children unless otherwise specified in the rule.

When sybil left the classroom to retrieve paperwork, a person identified as a "helper" was observed to be left alone with children for a period of time, without the direct supervision of the program director or a program leader. Correction: rogram aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children unless otherwise specified in the rule. Ensure that program aides are always under the direct supervision of a qualified program director or program leader and are never left alone with children. Document

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: 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.

Shane H's file did not contain a (TRAILS) clearance letter. Correction: Obtain documentation of the child abuse and neglect record check clearance letter or resubmit child abuse and neglect background check for staff mentioned above. Correct immediately. 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 the Trails clearance letter to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.508.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Sybil did not have documentation of having completed the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. Correction: Ensure that Sybil completes this required playground safety training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Ben, the program director, did not have documentation of having completed the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correction: Ensure that Ben completes this required training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

2.508.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Ben, the program director, did not have documentation of having completed the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Correction: Ensure that Ben completes this required training. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

2.508.K · All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.

The following staff members did not have documentation of having completed a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development for the current year, including the required three (3) clock hours in social-emotional development: Ben, Brooke, Shane, Mary, Sybil, and Sasha. Correction: Ensure that the above-mentioned staff complete the required ongoing professional development hours, including the social-emotional development component. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.509.C.1 · Program aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

A 15-year-old child was identified as a helper while Sybil was supervising a class of 17 other children, indicating that a program aide under the required age was assisting in supervision. Correction: Program aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Ensure that all individuals functioning as program aides meet the minimum age requirement of sixteen (16) years. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.509.E.1 · If volunteers are used by the center, there must be a clearly established policy in regard to their function, orientation, and supervision.

A 15-year-old individual was observed assisting with children. The individual also did not have a staff file folder, and may have been serving as a volunteer. There was no clearly established written policy available regarding the function, orientation, and supervision of volunteers at the center. Correction: If volunteers are used by the center, there must be a clearly established policy regarding their function, orientation, and supervision. Develop and implement a clearly established written policy for all volunteers, outlining their function, orientation, and supervision. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.509.E.2 · Volunteers who are used to meet staff to child ratio must be equally qualified as a program director, program leader, or program aide.

A 15-year-old individual was observed assisting with a class of 17 children, indicating they were being used to meet the staff-to-child ratio. This individual could not serve in this capacity because they were under the required age of sixteen (16) for a program aide. Additionally, this individual did not have a staff file, demonstrating a lack of documentation that they were equally qualified as a program director, program leader, or program aide, as required for all volunteers used to meet staff-to-child ratios. Correction: Ensure that all individuals, including volunteers, who are used to meet staff-to-child ratios have complete staff records on file demonstrating that they have the required qualifications. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.510.A.1 · -3 A program director must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining forty percent (40%) of the day: A qualified program leader who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; A qualified program leader who has at least one (1) year (1820 hours) full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience working with children; or Two (2) qualified program leaders who are at least nineteen (19) years of age.

It was learned through staff statement that on 6.23.2025, Ben, the director, was not present at the center, as he was conducting a field trip off-site. As a result, a program director was not present at the center for at least sixty FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ percent (60%) of that operating day. Correction: A program director must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation. Ensure that the program director is present at the center for at least sixty percent (60%) of the operating days each week. If the program director is absent for more than forty percent (40%) of the day, an individual meeting the specified requirements must be present for the remaining time. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.510.B · If the program director cannot be present sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation, an individual who meets program director qualifications must substitute for the director.

It was observed that when the program director was not present for sixty percent (60%) of the day, the individual substituting for them did not meet program director qualifications. Correction: If the director of a large center cannot be present sixty percent (60%) of any day, an assistant director must be on site acting in the capacity of the director. Ensure that any individual substituting for the program director, when the director is not present for sixty percent (60%) of the day, meets program director qualifications. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.510.E · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

Sybil was observed supervising eighteen (18) children, which exceeds the required staff-to-child ratio of one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children. Correction: Implement a plan to ensure qualified staff are consistently available to meet ratios, such as having designated

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

2.510.G · At any time when nine (9) or more children are in care at the center, there must be at least one (1) program leader actively supervising children and another responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. When eight (8) or fewer children are present, there must be at least one (1) program leader on duty and a second staff member on call who is immediately available in an emergency.

During the inspection, there were eighteen (18) children in care, but only one (1) program leader was actively supervising children, and there was no other responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. Correction: At any time when nine (9) or more children are in care at the center, there must be at least one (1) program leader actively supervising children and another responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. When eight (8) or fewer children are present, there must be at least one (1) program leader on duty and a second staff member on call who is immediately available in an emergency. Ensure compliance with all staffing requirements based on the number of children in care, including the presence of a second responsible person for nine (9) or more children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Sybil left the room to retrieve paperwork, during which time children were left without direct supervision. Correction: At all times, personnel must be directly supervising the children. Ensure that all personnel maintain direct supervision of the children in their care at all times and do not leave children unattended. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.512.B.2 · Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..

One of five child files reviewed did not have the required documentation of the child's school-required immunization status or a valid certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Obtain the required immunization record or exemption for the child. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

2.520.F · A list of all children and staff on a field trip must be kept at the center.

During a review of documentation, it was observed that a list of all children and staff participating in a current field trip was not kept at the center. Correction: A list of all children and staff on a field trip must be kept at the center. Ensure that a complete list of all children and staff participating in any field trip is kept at the center. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.529.A.1 · The following records must be on file at the center: Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ child, and daily record of the time each child arrives at and departs from the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center either in written or electronic form. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center, a central location, or storage.

Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child, and daily records of the time each child arrived at and departed from the center for the past twelve (12) months were not on file at the center as required. Correction: Ensure all enrollment and attendance records are properly maintained and accessible for the specified timeframes. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.529.A.2 · The following records must be on file at the center: A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center either in written or electronic form. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center, a central location, or storage.

A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns for the past twelve (12) months was not on file at the center as required. Records for the previous two (2) years were also not on file at the center, a central location, or storage. Correction: Ensure all staff lists, substitutes, and staffing patterns are properly maintained and accessible for the specified timeframes. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.529.A.3 · The following records must be on file at the center: A record of visitors to the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center either in written or electronic form. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center, a central location, or storage.

A record of visitors to the center for the past twelve (12) months was not on file at the center as required. Additionally, records for the previous two (2) years were not accessible at either the center, a central location, or storage. Correction: Ensure all visitor records are properly maintained and accessible for the specified timeframes. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.530.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Two of five child files reviewed had an expired written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s) is required. Obtain current written authorizations for emergency medical care from the parent(s)/guardian(s) for all enrolled children. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 06/25/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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

2.531.A · A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following:

Staff member Shawn H., who was acting as a staff member or volunteer, did not have a complete staff record maintained and the following information was missing: Name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual; dates of employment and employment history; name, address, and telephone number of person(s) to be notified in the event of an emergency; documentation of qualifications and training; all information from background checks, a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the relevant licensing rules. Correction: A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member and volunteer, that includes the following: Name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual; dates of employment and employment history; name, address, and telephone number of person(s) to be notified in the event of an emergency; documentation of qualifications and training; all information from background checks, a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the relevant licensing rules. Ensure all required staff and volunteer records are complete and consistently maintained. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.524.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

a utility knife in the top drawer of the teacher's desk in room 132 that was accessible to children. Correction: ensure that hazardous items are stored away from the area used for child care and are inaccessible to children. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written report. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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

2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

that the information for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood was not posted. Correction: ensure information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint is posted. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

that the most recent ROI was not posted nor was a notice as to where the report could be reviewed. Correction: ensure that the most recent ROI or the notice as to where it is available for review, is posted. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.506.I · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes, at a minimum, the visitor's name and address and the purpose of the visit. At least one piece of photo identification must be inspected for individuals who are strangers to personnel at the center.

that the written policy regarding visitors was not posted. Correction: ensure that a written policy regarding visitors is posted. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.506.E · Emergency telephone numbers must be posted at each permanent site and taken on all field trips and during mobile school-age child care programs. The emergency numbers must include, at a minimum, 911, or a rescue unit if 911 isn't available; the clinic or hospital nearest to the activity location; ambulance service; fire, police, and health departments; and Rocky Mountain Poison Control.

that emergency telephone numbers were not posted at the site. Correction: ensure that emergency telephone numbers are posted at the site. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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

2.127.D · All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

that the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio were not posted in the licensed rooms of the child-care facility. Correction: ensure that the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio is posted on all licensed rooms of the child care facility. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written response. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.512.C.1 · Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, must never be given to a child.

that a prescription medication for one child was missing a written order from the health care provider. Correction: ensure that all medications have a current written order from a health care provider. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in written report. Correct by 07/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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