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

In room 235, observed hand sanitizer, two small bottles of hand lotion on the sink and dish soap on a shelf near the front door, all with a manufacture lable of 'keep out of reach of children' and all accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled with keep out of reach of children, must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Maggie removed all items to a higher shelf out of reach. No written respons needed. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Two classrooms were on the playground at the same time with 36 children ages 3-5 years of age. Correction: Group size must be maintained at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

In room 235 a ceramic pot was on a shelf under the counter that was accessible to children. Correction: Easily breakable items must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Maggie removed the pot to a higher shelf. No written response needed. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 9 staff files, identified Brittany V. to be missing the 5 year clearance letter for FBI 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 FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 9 children files, identified Ch2, Ch3, and Ch6 to have expired medical authorization acknowledgment signatures /dates. Ch5 didn't have a signature or date on their medical authorization acknowledgment. Correction: Obtain current authorization from all families. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

In classroom 234, observed two (2) glass jars with beans sitting on a window shelf and within reach of children. Correction: Immediately, glass items are not permitted in classrooms for children less than 5 years of age. Corrected at the time of visit: Maggie removed the glass jars to a locked cabinet inaccessible to children. No written response needed. Correct by 02/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ submitted annually.

Reviewed 7 staff files, and identified Jessica L. missing a health appraisal signed and dated from a Doctor. Correction: Obtain a current health appraisal for Jessica. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 03/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 7 staff files, and identified Kara R. and Cristiane S. missing the out of state clearance letters with the state-based checklist form. 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 the State Base Background Clearance Letters for staff members with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 7 staff files, and identified Brittany V., and Victoria C. missing the current clearance letters for FBI. 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 FBI Clearance Letters for staff members with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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

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 7 staff files, and observed Jessica L. who was in a classroom alone with 7 children. Jessica and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Sonja are missing CBI clearance letters. 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. Classrooms combined with staff members who had all 4 background clearance letters so Jessica was not alone with students. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for staff members with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 7 staff files, and identified Maggie B., Sonja E., Brittany V., and Victoria C missing current TRAILS clearance letters. 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 TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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