Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Two (2) out of eleven (11) child files had expired health statements. Correction: Health statements must be updated within thirty (30) days of expiration. Submit written response to licensing specialist. Correct by 06/18/2025

2.219.B.2 · Corrected Jun 18, 2025

Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Cleaning supplies were stored in a cabinet in the Infant 2 room, the cabinet had a lock but at the time of visit was unlocked. Correction: Cleaning compounds must be stored inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit by Lynda H. locking the cabinet. Nothing additional needed. Correct by 05/19/2025

2.237.E · Corrected May 19, 2025

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

SM1 has been observed pushing children off bikes on the playground when a child is not wearing a helmet, and then trying to use it as a teaching moment on why the child should be wearing a helmet. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical harm. Correct by 10/30/2024

2.225.B · Corrected Oct 30, 2024

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

SM1 and SM2 refused two (2) children celebration cupcakes in the classroom for not having good behavior that day. Those two children were required to sit and watch their peers eat cupcakes. Correction: Guidance must not be denied as a disciplinary measure. Correct by 10/30/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

2.225.D · Corrected Oct 30, 2024

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.

The name to face attendance sheets for Infant 1 and Orange room were not being utilized during transitions from the classroom to the multipurpose room where pictures were being taken. Correction: Written attendance verification must be completed during transitions. Correct by 10/30/2024

2.223.A.2 · Corrected Oct 30, 2024

Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ equipment.

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

It was determined through reports and interviews that staff were observed to be using their personal electronics for personal use while caring for children. Correction: Staff must refrain from the use of personal electronics while caring for children. Correct by 10/07/2024

2.212.E · Corrected Oct 7, 2024

In other preschool age combinations, the maximum group size for the youngest child must be utilized if more than twenty percent (20%) of the group is composed of younger children. This does not apply to infants and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ toddlers. The group size for toddler groups is based on the youngest child in the group.

During the inspection, three (3) preschool classrooms were combined on the playground for a total of 24 children. Of the 24 children more than 4 children were under the age of four (4) years of age. Correction: When preschool rooms are combined the maximum group size of the youngest child must be utilized if more than twenty percent of the children are in the younger age group. Correct by 10/07/2024

2.217.A.15.a · Corrected Oct 7, 2024

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.

Hailey W. had an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Staff must annually complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct by 08/22/2024

2.213.G · Corrected Aug 22, 2024

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ the center.

Three (3) out of twelve (12) child files were missing health care provider signatures on their physicals. Correction: Parents must annually submit a health care statement for their enrolled child that is signed and dated by a health care professional. Correct by 09/21/2024

2.219.B.2 · Corrected Sep 21, 2024

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

One child file reviewed, enrollment date 6/19/23 to be missing a health statement or written verification of a scheduled appointment within 30 days of admission. Correction: Obtain and update child file with required documentaiton. Submit written reponse to specialist. Correct by 09/29/2023

7.702.51.A.2.b · Corrected Sep 29, 2023