2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Identified through staff statement that SM4 has yelled at children loud enough to make children afraid. Correction: Children must not be subjected to any form of emotional harm or threats. Correct by 10/03/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Program did not report contact with police to licensing. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.k · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any police or sheriff contact with the facility.

Identified through director statement, facility had contact with police approximately two weeks following the incident and failed to report to licensing. Correction: Any police or sheriff contact with the facility must be reported to the department within 24 hours. Correct by 10/03/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 forcefully picked up CH1. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Program does not follow sick child policy when sending children home. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Program did not follow procedure for disenrolling CH1. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff arguing in front of children. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Staff were observed on a personal phone call using their cell phone in the Preschool classroom while responsible for supervising children. Correction: Staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics when caring for children. Correct by 10/03/2025

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

In the Infant classroom, an empty fish bowl with small heart shaped rocks, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Ensure all areas of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age are free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the fish bowl from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the infant classroom, a blue glass vase used for decoration on an open shelf above the play area, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all materials accessible to children under 5 years are safe, sturdy and not made of easily breakable materials such as glass. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the glass vase from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A long unplugged cord hanging from the side of the airhockey table in the school age classroom, posing a potential strangulation hazard to the UPK children using the classroom. Correction: Ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free from hazards. Corrected at time of inspection, director plugged in the loose cord. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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

2.237.E · Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

A mop bucket stored in the children's bathroom with the doors closed in the School Age Classroom, accessible to the UPK children utilizing the space. Correction: Cleaning materials must be stored in well ventilated areas and made inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the mop bucket from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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 seven childrens files, observed child 4 to be missing current documentation of emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain current documentation of emergency medical authorization. Retain in childs file. Correct by 04/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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

2.209.A.8 · 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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

Reviewed seven childrens files, observed child 4 to be missing current documentation of field trip and transportation authorization. Correction: Obtain current documentation of field trip and transportation authorization. Retain in childs file. Correct by 04/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

Reviewed seven childrens files, observed child 4 and child 7 to have expired statements of health statement. Correction: Obtain current documentation of health statement. Retain in childs file. Correct by 04/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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

2.225.D · 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.

Identified through staff statements that a child was not provided with a snack with the class for 24 minutes due to behavioral issues. Correction: Food must not be associated with food. Correct immediately by 6.25.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.9.2024. Correct by 06/25/2024 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 N_a_m_e _: L_itt_le_ P_eo_pl_e's_ L_an_d_in_g _______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er_ : 1_7_24_95_6______ ________________________________________________

An incident to occur on 5.9.2024, and the facility called to report the incident to the County Department on 5.10.2024, and posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, or law enforcement. Correct immediately by 6.25.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.9.2024. This is a direct violation of stipulation S of the settlement agreement signed on 3.11.2024. Correct by 06/25/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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 submitted annually.

Reviewed two staff records and observed one staff member Sierra R. (DOH 4.18.2024), to be missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all staff as required. Correct by 7.9.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 07/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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

7.702.71.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.

Observed artwork in the toddler classroom to have gliiter on it accessible to children under the age of three posing a potential safty hazard. Correction: Glitter must not be used with children under the age of three. Corrected at the time of the inspection, the artwork was removed from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 12/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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

7.702.71.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Cotton balls on artwork hung in the toddler classroom posing a potential choking hazard and accessible to children under the age of three. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection, the artwork was removed from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 12/14/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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