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6768 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton CO 80128 · License #1776210 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.218.C.5 · The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
An expired (exp: 6/4/2026) health care plan for a child requiring emergency medication located in the Ducks B classroom. Correction: Obtain current documentation of health care plan. Submit written response of compliance to specialist. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 15 staff files, observed SM4 (DOH: 1/5/26), SM 6 (DOH: 2/12/26), SM11 (DOH: 2/9/26) to be missing documentation of required child development training. Direct violation of stipulation K. on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain documentation of required 1 hour child development training, retain in staff files. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 07/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Founded
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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.
Small pieces of chalk located on the toddler playground, small broken pieces of crayon located in the Penguin A classroom accessible to children under the age of 3 years, posing a choking hazard. Previously cited on Document ID: 7b62c65e7040e7330a5c5a2b7282af85fc6a41655b167fe76488bd5422c0fc05 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 6/3/2026, 3/12/2026. Direct violation of stipulation M. on the probationary license. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of three must not pose a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, chalk was removed from the playground, broken crayons were removed from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 sensory table on the preschool playground with a worn cover, beginning to splinter and a moldy white/tan substance inside the bin, trash and a rusty metal round piece inside, accessible to children. A large gap in the gate between the toddler and preschool playground measuring greater than 3 1/2 inches and less than 9 inches, posing an entrapment hazard. This is a direct violation of stipulation of M. on the probationary license. Correction: All equipment, materials and furnishings accessible to children must not pose a hazard. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
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 15 staff files, observed 7 staff members (SM3, SM4, SM6, SM7, SM11,SM14, SM15) to be missing signed medical statements. Previously cited on 3/12/2026. Correction: Obtain current documentation of medical statement signed and dated by a physician for all staff. Retain in the staff file, submit written documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct prior to approval of license. . Correct by Document ID: 7b62c65e7040e7330a5c5a2b7282af85fc6a41655b167fe76488bd5422c0fc05
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
2.223.A.2 · 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.
11 children signed into the Hummingbird B classroom with 10 children present. Previously cited on 3/12/2026, 10/23/2025. Direct violation of stipulation G. on the probationary license Correction: Attendance records must be completed to fidelity. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff corrected the attendance record to show that CH4 transitioned to the Duck B classroom at 9:10am. Submit written plan of ongoing compliance. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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.
SM12 (exp: 4/16/26), SM13 (exp: 4/7/26) ,to have expired Child Abuse prevention training. Direct violation of stipulation K. on the probationary license. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse training for SM 12 and SM 13. Retain in staff file, submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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: Document ID: 7b62c65e7040e7330a5c5a2b7282af85fc6a41655b167fe76488bd5422c0fc05 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 15 staff files, observed SM11 to be missing documentation of out of state clearance letter for two states. Direct violation of stipulation L. on the probationary license. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 11 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member 11 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.31 · The procedure for any child who has been separated from the group outside of the supervision of their assigned staff member or for whom the local authorities have been contacted;
Reviewed current policies and procedures, identified procedure for separation of a child to be missing. Correction: Update polices and procedures to include procedure for any child who has been separated from the group outside the supervision of their assigned staff or for whom local authorities have been contacted. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 07/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.32 · The procedure for regularly identifying on a routine basis recalled toys, equipment, furnishings, and food; and developing a plan to remove the recalled items.
Reviewed current policies and procedures, identified procedure for regularly identifying recalled toys, equipments, furnishings and food and a plan for removing the recalled items to be missing. Correction: Update polices and procedures to include procedure for regularly identifying recalled toys, equipments, furnishings and food and develop a plan for removing the recalled items. Correct prior to approval of license. Correct by 07/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills Document ID: 7b62c65e7040e7330a5c5a2b7282af85fc6a41655b167fe76488bd5422c0fc05 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.
Emergency drill logs to be incomplete- last documented fire drill logged was in January of 2026. No drills were logged in September or October 2025. Correction: Emergency drills including lockdown must be held at least quarterly and fire drills must be held monthly. Correct by 06/16/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Multiple tubes of diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" located in a low unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table, accessible to children in the Hummingbird A classroom and a bottle of Aveeno Eczema Relief labeled "keep out of reach of children" located in a low cubby accessible to children in the Robins classroom. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff locked the diaper changing table cabinet making the diaper cream inaccessible to children and moved the Aveeno to a locked cabinet in the Robins classroom, making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
A sensory bottle with a loose lid containing small bird seed located in the Ducks B classroom and a sensory table with small pompoms located in the Penguins A classroom, accessible to children under the age of three, posing a choking hazard. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of three must not pose a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the sensory bottle and the pompoms from the classrooms, making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/03/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified through director statement and video footage, on 2/9/2026 SM1 was holding CH1 in an outward facing hold while retrieving a bottle from the bottle warmer. Identified from video footage hot water from the bottle warmer splashed onto CH1's left foot causing an injury requiring medical attention at approx 12:50pm. Identified by staff statement teacher did report incident to management. Identified by staff statement and video footage that teacher changed CH clothing and would of seen CH foot but did not report it. Identified by staff statement first aid was not administer to CH until 1:30pm. Identified by video footage CH scream and cry at time of incident. This demonstrates a lack of knowledgeable decision-making, judgement, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Identified that the provider completed infant safe sleep training on 7/9/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Document ID: af5e5637cb2e793a11892074468abe690d15e4e3efcff2c585d9c7f7228322ed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgement and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Correct by 04/22/2026 Stage II Licensing Concern : Immediate first aid was not administered to the CH. Facility failed to immediately notify parents or provide essential information regarding the injury. - FOUNDED
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.206.B.1 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 1. The center's purpose and its philosophy on childcare.
The facility did not notify the parent immediately following a child injury. Video footage showed the injury occurred at approximately 12:50pm, during which the child was observed screaming and crying. Identified from staff statement management observed injury at 1:25pm. Staff statements and documentation indicated parents were not notified until approximately 3:30pm. Staff reported they were directed not to contact parents until administration investigated the incident. The Director later informed the parent the child was fine, happy, and playing, despite a photograph reviewed showing the child sustained a severe injury. Observed The Nest Schools policy 42.0 Incident, Injury, or Illness states, "If the injury or illness would be more serious, first aid would be administered, and the parents would be contacted immediately to assist in deciding an appropriate course of action." Correction: Written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented and followed. Correct by 04/22/2026 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.C.15 · Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.
Identified by video footage that an infant appeared to be asleep in a forward bent position on the green, tan and blue checkered play mat located on near the window for the duration of the 5 minute video clip. Staff did not place the Document ID: af5e5637cb2e793a11892074468abe690d15e4e3efcff2c585d9c7f7228322ed FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ infant in a safe sleep environment. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately place infant on their back in an approved sleep environment. Correct by 04/22/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Broken metal shovel with a sharp edge and a piece of a broken plastic toy on the preschool playground. Correction: Outdoor play areas must be checked daily and kept free from hazards by removal of debris and broken
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.223.C.17 · If music is played in the infant sleep area, the music must not be played at a loud volume that would prevent infants from being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant.
An 11 month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment; two sound machines hung on cribs in the Hummingbird B classroom, one machine was observed to be less than 3 feet from a sleeping infant. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately move sound machine more than 3 feet from sleeping infant. Corrected at the time of inspection, director moved both sound machines more than 3 feet away from the sleeping infant. Correct by 04/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Identified that the providers completed infant safe sleep training on (8/5/2025, 2/10/2026, 2/20/2026), and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgement, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/13/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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 15 staff files, obsevered 2 staff members, SM7 and SM11, to be missing out of state background check clearance letters and to have lived out of state within the past 5 years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members 7 & 11 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members 7 & 11 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 15 staff files, observed 6 staff to have missing health statements and be past 30 days of employment. SM2 (DOH 3/10/2025), SM4 (DOH 1/26/2026, SM6 (DOH 2/12/2026), SM7 (11/18/2025), SM8 (8/4/2025), SM11 (DOH 2/9/2026) FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain current medical statements for all staff. Retain in staff files, submit written documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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, or as required by the child's health care provider.
Reviewed 5 childrens files, observed CH1 and CH2 to have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements, retain in the childs file, submit written documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
A loose glue stick lid on a low shelf in the multipurpose room, accessible to children under the age of three, posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of three must not pose a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the loose glue stick lid, making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.223.A.2 · 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.
Name to face attendance record in the Ducklings B classroom was completed incorrectly, one child was not FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ signed in and was present at the time of inspection. Correction: Attendance verification must be completed accurately by staff. Corrected at the time of inspection, director corrected the name to face attendance record. Submit written plan of ongoing compliance. Correct by 03/12/2026
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Icy sidewalk areas on all playgrounds posing a fall hazard. Correction: Outdoor areas must be free from hazards. Correct by 12/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
In the Cardinals A classroom at approx 12pm, licensing specialist observed SM1 was speaking harshly in a raised voice to a child in the book area. Correction: Children must not be subjected to phyiscal or emotional harm, humiliation or threats. Correct by 12/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.226.A.3 · Children’s access to outdoor space must be provided daily, except during inclement weather.
Identified by multiple staff statements that all classrooms have not had access to outdoor play areas since at least Tuesday 12/2. Correction: Children must have access to outdoor space daily except during inclement weather. Correct by 12/08/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15.d · The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.
Ducklings B classroom had 12 children signed in at 8:30am exceeding the licensed capacity of 10 children and Cardinals A classroom had 15 children from 9:07am-9:22am exceeding the licensed capacity of 14 children, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Licensed capacity must not be exceeded at any time. Corrected at the time of inspection. Children were moved into additional classrooms to meet the required capacities for each classroom. Submit a written response for ongoing compliance. Correct by 11/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
An unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table with several tubes of diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Cardinals A classroom. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff locked the cabinet making the dipaer creams inaccessible to children. No response necessary. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct by 11/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
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.
A large bottle of bubbles labeled for ages 3+ on a low shelf in the Ducklings B classroom accessible to children under age 3, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Items that pose a choking or inhalation hazard must not be accessible to children under the age of 3 years. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved the bubbles to an area inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 11/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 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.
Several items of trash and debris including broken disposable cups, food wrappers and a used bandaid were observed on the preschool playground. Correction: Outdoor play areas must be checked daily and kept free from hazardous materials and debris. Correct by 11/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.226.A.6 · Portable first aid kits must be available to staff at all times, including field trips and short excursions, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ and must be checked and restocked on at least a monthly basis.
Penguins classroom was outside on the playground without their firstaid kit and unable to access a glove when needed due to the first aid kit being left inside the building. Correction: Portable first aid kits must be available to staff at all times. Correct by 11/13/2025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Exposed weed mating on the preschool playground posing a tripping hazard. A large broken bin with sharp edges located on the preschool playground, accessible to children, posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all outdoor spaces and materials are free from hazards. Correct by 10/23/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
The closet in the Penguins A classroom to be unlocked and containing chemicals including Windex and Clorox toilet bowl cleaner stored on a low shelf, accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
2.223.A.3 · Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.
Observed four children from the Cardinals A/B classroom placing woodchips in their mouths while on the Cardinals A playground without the staff noticing, posing a choking hazard. Correction: Staff must be actively supervising children at all times. Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 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.
A ball labeled for "ages 3+" on the toddler playground, accessible to children under the age of three, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of three must not be a choking hazard. The ball was removed from the playground by staff, no response is necessary for this violation. . Correct by 08/28/2025
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
Reviewed 18 staff files, observed Michelle S. to be missing documentation of current FBI background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Michelle S. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Michelle S. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.216.B.1.c · Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics: FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 18 staff files, observed staff member Paige G. to be working with infants and missing documentation of the required 8 hour infant/toddler orientation. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required 8 hour infant/toddler orientation. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed 18 staff files, observed staff members Paula B. and Tracy Y. to be missing documentation of required 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 04/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 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 9 child files, observed CH5 to be missing documentation of current emergency medical care authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current emergency medical care authorization. Retain in child file. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ care provider.
Reviewed 9 child files, observed CH7 and Ch 8 to be missing documentation of current topical preparation authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current topical preparation authorization. Retain in child file. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 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.
Broken busy box toy on the infant playground posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all materials are safe and free from hazards. Corrected at time of inspection, removed from playground. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Several containers of bubbles labeled "For ages 3+" in a low unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Cardinals B classroom, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all materials accessible to children under the age of three are safe, free from any choke or inhalation hazards. Corrected at time of inspection, removed from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/21/2025
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Loose plastic bags observed on the diaper changing table and in an low unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Ducklings B classroom, posing a potential safety hazard to children. Correction: Make all loose plastic bags inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit. Director removed plastic bags and placed in a locked cabinet. Correct by 10/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Identified through staff statement and video footage that staff member 1 pulled CH1 by leg across the floor to remove from group, then picked up CH1 by the arm, leading them to the couch across the room, resulting in an injury needing medical attention. Correction: Never subject children to physical or emotional harm, humiliation or threats. Correct by 10/17/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility was out of staff to child ratio. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff not re-trained on proper handling of children. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern :
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
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.
Small ball labeled "Ages 3+" in the Ducklings A classroom accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all chokeable materials inaccessible to children under age 3. Corrected at time of visit. Director removed from the classroom. Correct by 10/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.207.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Identified by director statement and attendance verification sheets that staff members sign children in/out daily. Parents do not sign children in or out daily. Observed on attendance sheet, CH1 was not signed in on the day of the incident. Correction: Maintain documention of parent(s)/guardian's sign in and out of child daily. Correct by 10/17/2024
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: transportation. 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.
The climbing equipment on the preschool playground, to have mud, and little or no resilient surfacing, under the fall zone near the hanging bar area. Observed the lack of six inches of resilient surfacing in this area to pose a potential safety hazard. Correction: All climbing equipment must be surrounded by at least six inches of resilient surfacing. Correct immediately and prior to the recommendation of the permanent childcare license. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 3.29.2024. Correct by 03/22/2024
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.