Columbine Area Preschool

2.223.D.4.c · A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.

A cot in the Yellow door classroom missing both a sheet and blanket or other suitable covering for use at nap time. Correction: A fitted sheet and a blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child to use during nap time. Correct by 04/29/2026

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

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

A small bag of Miracle Grow potting soil labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" on the counter, accessible to children in the purple door classroom. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher removed the bag of soil and stored in a locked cabinet. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/07/2025

Corrected by May 7, 2025

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Several cots spaced less than two feet apart in the Green Door classroom, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all cots are spaced at least two feet apart on all sides during rest time. Corrected at the time of inspection, teachers rearranged cots to be spaced at least two feet apart on all sides. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/18/2025

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Adult scissors on a low shelf accessible to children in the Purple Door classroom, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools and instrument are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, teacher moved scissors to a high cabinet, inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/18/2025

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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

An electrical plug/cord to be plugged into the wall in the Red Door classroom, not attached to any electronic device, observed the end portion to be accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the tie of the inspection. The Teacher plugged the device in. No response required. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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

Myers soap, in the Red Door classroom labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Teacher placed the soap out of reach. No response required. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024