Key Explorers Prs & Early Childhood Ctr

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

During safety walk through, observed white out accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Correction: Ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 10/8/2025. ***Corrected at time of visit by locking up cabinet. No response required. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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

During safety walk through, observed shovel and rake with sharp edges to be accessible to children in the emergency exit walk way. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 10/8/2025. ***Corrected at time of visit by removing items. No response required. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Reviewed emergency drill log and observed no documentation of tornado drills for May-Sept. 2025, and no documentation of lockdown drills done for 2025. Correction: Ensure tornado drills are done March-October and lockdown drills are done quarterly. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 9 staff files and observed 2 expired and Child Abuse Prevention trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Child Abuse Prevention trainings for all staff members. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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

Reviewed 5 children files and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medical authorization form. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date emergency medical authorization forms for all children enrolled. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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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 9 staff files and observed 1 expired (10/26/24) and 2 missing health statements. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all staff members. Correct and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 11/08/2025

Corrected by Nov 8, 2025

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2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 9 staff files and observed 2 expired and 1 unsigned Standard Precaution trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Standard Precaution trainings for all staff members. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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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.

Reviewed 9 staff files and observed 2 expired and Safe Sleep trainings. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Safe Sleep trainings for all staff members. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed 9 staff files and observed 2 staff to have expired CBI background checks (9/24/25). 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 Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Reviewed 9 staff files and observed no staff member to have a current CDPHE immunization course. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date CDPHE immunization training for staff member responsible for

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2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Reviewed 5 children files and observed 1 child to be missing a health statement, and 1 child to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children enrolled. Correct and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 11/08/2025

Corrected by Nov 8, 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 9 staff files and observed 2 staff members not required to have First Aid and CPR certificate, to be have expired First Aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date First Aid and CPR module for staff not required to have the certificate. Correct immediately 10/8/2025 and submit written compliance by 11/8/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

On a common wall in the hall way there were buttons and pom poms on hanging artwork. Correction: Any area of the facility accessible to children less than 3 years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Correct immediately 3/28/24 and respond by 4/8/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by removing artwork with buttons and pom poms. A written response is not required for this violation. Correct by 03/28/2024

Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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2.224.A.1 · All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Observed in the infant room and toddler rooms that a second component of fruit or vegetable was not served with lunch. Correction: All meals must meet USDA requirements. Correct immediately 3/28/2024 and respond by 4/4/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by providing bananas for all clasrooms. A written response is not required for this violation. Correct by 03/28/2024

Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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2.224.A.7 · Staff members must sit with the children and encourage them to try a variety of food served. During meals, children should be encouraged to engage in conversation and to express their independence.

Observed in the two year old room, no staff sitting with the children during meal time. Correction: Staff members must sit with the children and encourage them to try a vareity of food served. Correct immediately 3/28/24 and respond by 4/4/24. Correct by 03/28/2024

Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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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.

Observed in the 2 year old classroom, a bottle of cleaning solution on the back of the toddler toilet accessible to children in care. Correction: Hazardous items must be kept out of the reach for children. Correct immediately 2/29/2024 and respond by 3/7/2024. ***Corrected at time of visit by moving the cleaning solution out of reach of children. A written response is not required for this violation. Correct by 02/29/2024

Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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7.702.34.A.7 · The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.

Reviewed 10 children's files and observed 2 files with expired dated and signed, written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain documentation of dated and signed, written authorization for emergency medical care. Correct immediately 12/13/2023 and respond by 1/12/2024. Correct by 12/13/2023

Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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7.702.41.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 16 staff files and observed 8 files missing documentation of a medical statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of current medical statement. Correct by 01/12/2024

Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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

In the preschool room there was a dangling phone/tablet charger not plugged into a device accessible to children in care. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 12/7/2023 and respond by 12/14/2023. ***Corrected at time of visit by removing the cord and making inaccessible. A written response is not required for this violation. Correct by 12/07/2023

Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

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7.702.62.A.3 · Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Reviewed video footage of a classroom and observed two staff members sitting at table eating and talking to eachother and not interacting with 4 children playing on the carpet in the classroom. Correction: Staff must be awake, alert and actively supervising all children. Correct immediately by 11/20/2023 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 11/27/23. Correct by 11/20/2023

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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7.702.41.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed video footage of a classroom and observed a staff member sitting at table, and looking at cell phone while children were playing in the classroom. Correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices. Correct immediately by 11/20/2023 and submit written statement of compliance with overall response by 11/27/23. Correct by 11/20/2023 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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

CH1 exhibited signs of medical distress and emergency medical personnel were not contacted. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately 11/8/23 and respond by 11/16/2023. Correct by 11/08/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

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

In the preschool room there was a dangling iphone cord not attached to anything accessible to children in care. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 8/24/2023 and respond by 8/31/2023. ***Corrected at time of visit by removing cord and making it inaccessible to children. A written response is not required for this violation. Correct by 08/24/2023

Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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