2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

A kayak within the use zone of a large tire mounted in the ground that is used as a climbing structure. The kayak was within one foot of the side of the tire climber. Correction: Preschool climbing equipment must have a six foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 3/12/25. Staff removed the kayak from the side of the tire climber creating a six foot use zone. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

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

On the Sunny Playground observed one bolt protruding over a quarter inch from a wooden fence and two nails protruding from the wooden block that the slide connects to. The bolt and the nails pose a potential safety hazard. Previoulsy cited on 4/30/24. Correction: All outdoor indoor and outdoor equipment must be kept safe and free of hazards. Correct by 3/12/25. Staff covered the protruding bolt with pipe insulator and duct tape and removed the nails from the wooden block on the slide.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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 Sierra C. and Aryssa G. to have an expired FBI background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Sierra C. and Aryssa G. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI, for staff members Sierra C. and Aryssa G. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 3/12/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 3/19/25. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 center to be missing a current and compliant fire and health inspection. Correction: Obtain a current and compliant fire and health inspection. Correct by 3/12/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 3/19/25. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

No posting about where to file a complaint. Correction: At all times during the operating hours of a child care center, 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. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Three nails at children's level protruding from the wooden wall that surrounds the slide on the big playground. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be safe and free of hazards. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Speicalist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

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 5 staff files and observed Sierra C. and Aimee D. to have an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain a current child abuse and prevention training. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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 3 child files and observed one child to have an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 3 child files and observed 2 children to have expired health statements. Observed 1 child to not have a health statement on file. Correction: Obtain current health statements. Correct by 5/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 05/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 5 staff files and observed Ji K. and Sierra C. to have an expired Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain a current Standard Precautions training. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Michaela M. and Aimee D. to have expired shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain a current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 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.

No posting of most recent licensing inspection report or no posting about where the report may be reviewed. Correction: At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child 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. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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.

Staff members Aimee D. and Sonny A. could not provide an accurate count to the Licensing Specialist that matched written attendance verification. Correction: 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. Correct by 4/30/24. Document

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Less than 3 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding both large, in ground tires that are over 18 inches in height. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches in height must have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

2.237.G · Combustible materials must not be stored in hallways, stairways, boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical equipment rooms.

Five cardboard boxes next to the furnace and the hot water heater in a closet. Correction: Combustible materials must not be stored in hallways, stairways, boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical equipment rooms. Correct by 4/30/24. Staff removed the boxes from the closet. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

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), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 5 staff files and observed Sierra C. to have an expired TRAILS background check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Sierra C. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, for staff member Michaela Sierra C. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 4/30/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/30/24. Correct by 04/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.