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 5 staff files. Observed Denise and Sheila to have expired CBI clearance. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Sheila and Dennise have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff members Denise and Sheila with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 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 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Facility to have expired approving fire inspection. Correction: Facility must obtain current approving fire inspection of the facility and at least every 2 years thereafter. Submit documentation on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

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 5 staff files. Observed Halie to be missing documentation of department approved Child Abuse Prevention Training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved Child Abuse Prevention Training and put in staff files. Submit documentation on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed 5 staff files. Observed Halie to be missing documentation of department approved introduction to early intervention and preschool education progams training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved introduction to early intervention and preschool education programs training and put in staff file. Submit documentation on correction response to specialist. Correct by 2/14/2025. Correct by 02/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 5 staff files. Observed Halie to be missing documentation of department approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training and put in staff file. Submit documentation on correction response form to specialist. Correct by 2/14/2025 Correct by 02/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Natausha as assistant director to be missing documentation of department approved working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correction: Facility must obtain documentation of department approved working with an early childhood mental health consultant training and put in staff file. Submit documentation on correction response to specialist. Correct by 2/14/2025. Correct by 02/14/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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

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.

Jack and Jill Playground to measure 1 inch of resilient surfacing in use zone of blue South slide and measured 1 inch of resilient surfacing on blue East slide in use zone. Observed First Steps playground to measure 2 inches of resilient surfacing in use zone of chain ladder. Correction: Facility must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding equipment that measures 18 inches or higher. Submit written verification on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

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.

Observed First Steps playground to have broken crates and wood debris against school wall accessible to children. Correction: Facility must identify hazardous areas of the playground and to make those areas inaccessible to children. Submit documentation on correction response to specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 01/15/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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