Kit Carson School District R-1

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 2 staff member files and observed 1 staff member missing CBI/FBI background clearance letters. Correction: 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 staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI/FBI Background Clearance Letter for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.217.C.6 · For the Department-approved child care health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant.

Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file and observed Biography missing. Correction: For the Department approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

1 staff member to missing Emergency drill and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Emergency drill and fire extinguisher , add to staff file and send documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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

1 staff member to missing Medication policies and procedures training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication policies and procedures training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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 staff member having an expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard Precautions training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.217.C.4 · The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years.

Reviewed Nurse file and observed no documentation health consultation notes. Correction: The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for 3 years.

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.

Reviewed 2 staff member files and observed 1 staff member missing TRAILS background clearance letter. Correction: 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 staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Background Clearance Letter for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.217.C.8 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file and observed Immunization course missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Department approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course training. Add to file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 03/02/2026

Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

2.217.C.9 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.

Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file and observed Child abuse prevention training missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training, add to file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Observed staff member with Medication administration training missing Medication delegation. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication delegation. Staff designated to give medications must complete the Department approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department approved child care health consultant. Submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Over the counter medications accessible to children in unlocked cabinet above counter behind teacher desk, on teachers desk and in unlocked closet next to teachers desk. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the Department approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director locked all medications in closet or cabinet, making them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED

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

3 packages of wipes labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in low unlocked drawer on rolling cart in bathroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved wipes to a locked cabinet, making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

More than a fingertips width gap between the platform and double purple slide of climbing equipment posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 02/02/2026

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Over the counter medication accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet next to hand washing sink and in an unlocked drawer of teachers desk. Correction: All medications, except those specified in the department approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director locked medications making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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

Laundry detergent, disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, and bleach all labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked cabinets next to hand washing sink. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director locked cabinet making items inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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.

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Cindy E to be missing emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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 2 staff files and observed Cindy E to be missing standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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 2 staff files and observed Samantha J having an expired child abuse prevention training and Cindy E to be missing child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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

Teacher scissors and a box cutter accessible to children in unlocked drawer of cabinets next to handwashing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ sink and on teachers desk. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved items to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

More than a fingers width gap between the platform and the double purple slide of playground equipment posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/19/2025

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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.

Sammie J having an expired CBI/FBI clearance letters. Correction: 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 staff member Sammie J has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI/FBI Clearance Letters for staff member Sammie J with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Stacy S to be missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training and add to staff file. Correct by 03/21/2024

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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.

Reviewed 3 staff files, observed Stacy S and Cynthia H to be missing Emergency and Disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current Emergency and Disaster preparedness training and to staff file. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

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 3 staff files and observed Stacy S and Cynthia H to be missing a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Correction: Obtain current medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider and add to staff file. Correct by 03/21/2024

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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 3 staff files and observed Sammie J, Stacy S, Cynthia H to be missing Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard Precautions training and add to staff file. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

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 3 staff files and observed Stacy S and Cynthia H to be missing Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training and add to staff file. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

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.

Sammie J having an expired TRAILS Abuse and Neglect clearance letter. Correction: 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 staff member Sammie J has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS abuse and neglect Clearance Letter for staff member Sammie J with written response to Specialist. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Stacy S to be missing Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training, add to staff file. Correct by 03/21/2024

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Identified Sammie J to be the director for the facility. Reviewed staff file and observed Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training to be missing. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training, add to staff file. Correct by 03/21/2024

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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

Bleach, disinfectant spray and dish soap labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children under hand washing sink in unlocked cabinet. Observed alcohol and disinfectant spray labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on top of low counter. Observed diaper wipes, hand soap, bag of diapers and deodorant spray labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on low shelf of changing table in bathroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved items to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Large trash bags and zip lock bags accessible to children in low unlocked drawers and cabinets. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT *** Director moved bags to locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Soiled diaper accessible to children on top of trash can in bathroom posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director placed soiled diaper in covered trash can making it inaccessible to children. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

2 broken sand buckets and broken sand rake accessible to children on playground near sandbox. Observed sand box covers to be next to play equipment in the use zone posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. Correct by 02/21/2024

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024