Kiddie Academy of Lone Tree

2.225.I · Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.

While the Vail classroom was coming inside from the playground licensing specialist observed a child not wanting to come inside. CH1 was crying and refusing to come inside. SM1 lifted CH1 by the arms, pulling them upward to place them inside the building. Correction: Physical redirection must only be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. Correct immediately on 7/6/2026. Provide statement of compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026

Corrected by Jul 6, 2026

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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.

Seven (7) new staff files were reviewed and it was observed that one (1) staff member had not yet obtain a CBI or FBI clearance letter and was working in the Telluride classroom as an assistant. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI Clearance Letters for SM1 with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/08/2026

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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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.

Observed four (4) cots in the Breckenridge room not spaced two (2) feet apart. Correction: Cots must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff in the classroom moving the cots making them two (2) feet apart. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 06/08/2026

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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2.229.K.3 · Evacuation equipment must: Be ready for use; and

An evacuation crib in the Loveland classroom had a mattress on its side propped up not making it ready for use. Correction: Evacuation equipment must be ready for use at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff member laying the mattress down in the crib making it ready for use. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 06/08/2026

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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

A large caterpillar tunnel on the Early Preschool Playground had three (3) broken plastic pieces at the entrance of the tunnel that had sharp, rough edges posing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Outdoor materials and equipment must be safe and free of hazard. Corrected at the time of visit by the director removing the three (3) sharp plastic pieces from the caterpillar, removing the hazard. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 05/13/2026

Corrected by May 13, 2026

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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.

In an unzipped, open child’s backpack in the Copper Mountain room (licensed for children 2.5 - 4 years old) licensing specialist observed two (2) small open lollipops accessible to children that could pose a suffocation hazard. Correction: Items that pose a choking hazard must not be accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

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

In a child’s cubby in the Breckenridge room licensing specialist observed Boudreaux Diaper Cream accessible to children, which has a “keep out of reach of children” label. Correction: Items labeled, “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit by the staff member in the classroom removing the diaper cream and making it inaccessible. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 05/13/2026

Corrected by May 13, 2026

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2.207.E · A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes at a minimum the date, time, visitor's name, and the purpose of the visit. At least one (1) piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to personnel at the center.

A visitor to the program was observed in the Vail classroom conducting a drama class, however the visitor of the program did not sign in as required by the visitor policy posted at the center. Correction: A record of visitors must be maintained daily, the visitor log must include the visitors name, date, time, and purpose of visit. Correct immediately on 5/13/2026. Provide statement of compliance by 5/20/2026. Correct by 05/13/2026

Corrected by May 13, 2026

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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.

Observed that SM1 was alone in a classroom with children and the facility failed to follow a safety plan for SM1 that was submitted to Licensing. This is a direct violation of stipulation N on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation N states “All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.” Correction: Immediately, the facility must comply with all safety requirements and plans submitted to Licensing and demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment, and concern for the well being of children. Submit a plan of compliance to the Licensing Specialist by 5/22/2026. Correct by 04/22/2026

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

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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 14 staff files and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of a completed out of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ state background check. This is a direct violation of stipulation L on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation L states “Licensee shall timely submit fingerprint-based background checks, Trails abuse/neglect background inquiry request, and complete out of state background check process for any new hire. Documentation of the background checks must be maintained in the staff file at all times.” Correction: Immediately, all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background checks for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/22/2026

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

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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 9 children’s files and observed that 2 children were missing documentation of a current health statement. Correction: Within 30 days, health statements must be updated in accordance with AAP Recommendations for routine well child exams. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist by 5/22/2026. Correct by 05/22/2026

Corrected by May 22, 2026

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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.

In the Copper Mountain classroom, SM1 stated there were only 11 children in attendance. Identified that there were 12 children in attendance. This is a direct violation of stipulation F on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation F states “At all times, staff members shall know the attendance of the classroom to which they are assigned. Facility Director shall be able to account for all children in care at the facility.” FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, staff must complete attendance verification throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist by 5/22/2026. Correct by 04/22/2026

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

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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.

At the time of inspection in the specialist observed in the Steamboat classroom broken crayons on a low shelf in a bin accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. Posing a potential hazard to children. Correction: Any materials accessible to children under the age of three must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. *** Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the bin of broken crayons and placed them in a high shelf making the item inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 04/02/2026

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

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2.223.D.5.d · Children who fall asleep must be allowed to leave their napping area within ten (10) minutes of waking.

Identified through staff statements that children are staying on their cot or mats after 10 minutes of awaking and asked to stay on their cot or mat for the full duration of nap time or until 3pm. Correction: Children who fall asleep must be allowed to leave their napping area within 10 minutes of waking. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/02/2026

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

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2.216.E · An assistant early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children during times specified in rule section 2.217, must meet one (1) of the following qualifications:

Identified through staff statements and review of break schedules, unqualified staff have been left alone FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ supervising children at nap and at the end of the day. Correction: An assistant early childhood teacher assigned responsibility for a single group of children during times specified in the rule must meet one of the qualifications. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/02/2026 ________________________________________________

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

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

In the bathroom located between the Vail classroom and Steamboat classroom, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the back of a toilet accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation M on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation M states “Hazardous items, inlcuding items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age.” Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the baby wipes to a high cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 02/17/2026

Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

In the Steamboat, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor of the unlocked bathroom accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation M on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation M states "Hazardous items inclyding items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outdoors." Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the wipes to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 12/29/2025

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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2.229.K · Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

In the Loveland classroom, observed an emergency bag stored inside the evacuation crib and a high chair stored next to the evacuation crib. Correction: Immediately, nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment. Corrected at the time of the visit. A

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