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.

Confirmed through staff statements and camera footage that SM1 picked up CH1 by one arm when there was an altercation between two children. Correction: Immediately, staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgement, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 12/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Confirmed through staff statements and camera footage that CH1 sustained an arm injury when SM1 picked them up by one arm. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 12/30/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Barn Owl classroom, observed a bottle of Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the bottle of Dawn dish soap to a higher shelf making it inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/30/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the Toddler Classroom the specialist observed pom poms and other small art piece on the table and wall of the classroom causing a potential choking hazard to children under the age of three. The specialist also observed art work with pom poms in the hallway of the program. Correction: Any materials accessible to children under the age of three years of age must not be a choke hazard. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Director removed the artwork from the classroom and in the hallway. No response is required. Correct by 12/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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.

In the Toddler Classroom the specialist observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low cubby shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at time of inspection, the Director moved all the wipes up to a high cabinet making the items inaccessible to children. No response is

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The specialist reviewed all medications and observed one medication was out of date (expired) for CH1. Correction: If medication is out of date the parents/guardian is responsible for picking up the medication. ****Corrected at time of inspection, the Director handed the expired medication over to MOC at pick up while the specialist was on site. Correct by 12/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 4 staff files and observed Tammi to be missing a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain child abuse prevention training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 01/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 4 staff files and observed Tammi to be missing a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain current training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 01/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 5 staff files and observed Samantha and Wiebke to be missing a current TRAILS background FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ clearance letter. Correction: Obtain a current TRAILS background clearance letter for staff member. Correct by 01/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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

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 5 staff files and observed Samantha to be missing a current FBI clearance letter. Correction: Obtain a current background clearance letter for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 01/28/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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