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 4 staff files and observed Paul 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 Paul C. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Paul C. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 1/13/25.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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 4 staff files and observed Tedaria L. to be missing an 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 member Tedaria L. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI for staff member Tedaria L. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 1/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 01/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Category: supervision. 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), 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 4 staff files and observed Tracy M. to be missing a 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 Tracy M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Tracy M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 1/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 01/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Facility to be have an expired fire inspection. Previously cited on 4/12/23. Correction: Obtain a current and compliant fire inspection. Correct by 1/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 01/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

2.508.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Program Director Paul C. to be missing the Wokring with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Correct by 2/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 02/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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

2.508.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Program Director Paul C. to be missing the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Correct by 2/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 02/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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

2.508.F.1 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Tracy M. and Tedaria L. to be missing the basic first aid and CPR module. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years. Correct by 2/13/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 2/13/25. Correct by 02/13/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.524.A.3 · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

An unlocked lower cupboard, accessible to children, in the art room to contain multiple cans of paint labeled keep out of reach of children. Correction: All hazardous items must be stored away from the area used for child care. Correct by 2/26/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 3/4/24. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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), 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Matt H. to be missing a 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 Matt H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff membern Matt H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 2/26/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 3/4/24. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.