2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the Northeast classroom, observed loose plastic trash bags in a cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the plastic trash bags into the trash can covered by the installed trash bags. No response is required. Correct by 09/17/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Northwest classroom, observed adult scissors in an open container on a low shelf accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

On the playground, observed the sandbox lacking a covering posing a safety hazard. In the Northwest classroom, observed a staff members personal bag on a low shelf accessible to children posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. In the Northwest classroom, the teacher moved their personal bag onto a high hook making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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

2.220.J · If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Reviewed children's medications and observed that 1 child's medication expired on March 2025. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, if a medication is out of date or left over, the parents/guardians is responsible for picking up the medication or the center must dispose of the medications as required by the CDPHE. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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

2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete Standard Precautions prior to working with children and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Southwest classroom, observed two bottles of hand foaming soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Observed that the facility was missing documentation of a current fire and health inspection. Correction: Immediately, health and fire inspections must be completed every 2 years and must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

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

2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of an abuse and neglect acknowledgement. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately, each staff member must read and sign a statement clearly defining abuse and neglect. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members were missing documentation of completed CBI background checks and 2 staff members were missing documentation of FBI background checks. 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 CBI and/or FBI for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.J · The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members were missing documentation of a completed abuse and neglect inquiry. 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 TRAILS for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members have lived out of state within the last 5 years and that the out of state background checks have not been submitted. 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 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing the signed perjury statement. Correction: Immediately, every application must include a perjury notice and signed statement. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ have read and understand the licensing rules.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing a signed statement for licensing rules. Correction: Within 30 days, each staff member must read and be instrcuted about all licensing rules governing child care centers and sign a statement. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.212.J · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of a signed statement for the center's policies and procedures. Correction: Immediately, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center and sign a statement. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members were missing documentation of a current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Correction: Immediately, staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma and must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · 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.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 4 staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, within 30 days of employment all staff must complete the abuse prevention training and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of the Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Education Programs training. Correction: Within 30 days, all staff required to register on PDIS must complete Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Education Programs within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of BIas on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correction: Within 30 days, all staff required to register on PDIS must complete Recognizing the Impact of BIas on Early Childhood Professionals within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed the directors file and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Within 30 days, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

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

2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed the directors file and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Correction: Within 30 days, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

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

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 3 staff members were missing documentation of a completed Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Immediately, all staff must complete the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Reviewed 7 staff files and identified that 1 staff member is responsible for children's files and was missing documentation of the immunization training. Correction: Within 30 days, all staff responsible for children's files must complete the CDPHE immunization training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.41.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 staff statements that SM1 who is no longer employed at facility put a mask on CH1 for behavioral concerns. Correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written response of compliance. Correct by 08/31/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern :

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.