2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

A group of 22 preschool children between the ages of 3 - 5 years old playing on the playground at the time of the inspection, exceeding the maximum group size of 20 children for this age group. Correction: Immediately (2/5/2025) ensure the maximum group size for children is maintained according to the ages of the children within the group. Provide a written plan of action along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed attendance documentation and observed 10 children signed into the Dragonflies classroom and only 7 children present within the classroom at the time of the inspection. Correction: Immediately (2/5/2025) ensure the time children arrive and leave the center each day is recorded and the program maintains documentation of written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, to include during transitions. Provide a written plan of action along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 02/05/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking authorization for emergency medical care signed by a parent/guardian that is updated annually. Correction: Immediately (3/4/2024) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of current written authorization for emergency medical care for all children in care. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 program's files and observed program lacking documentation for emergency lockdown drill held for the month of December 2023. Correction: Immediately (3/4/2024) ensure that all drills to include lockdown are conducted and documented with the above listed information. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.