2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Observed 3 outlets in the pre-k classroom lacking a protective cover and accessible to children. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Director covered outlets. No response required. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 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.

Observed google eyes on an art project on the wall in the Toddler 2 classroom accessible to children under 3. Observed cotton balls on an art project in the entryway of the facility accessible to children under 3. Correction: Toys, toy parts, and any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Director removed projects from areas used by children under the age of 3. No response required. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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

2.220.A · Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.

Observed an expired inhaler medication in the Pre-k classroom. Correction: Any unexpired routine medication must be administered with written order. All medications and their health care plans must be current. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

Observed the Toddler 1 classroom to have not signed back into the classroom after returning from recess. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification throughout the day including transitions. Correct by 09/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.126.B · Pursuantto section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiverorstaff memberin a child care facilitywho has reasonablecause to know orsuspectthat a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect orwho has observed the child being subjected to circumstances orconditions that would reasonablyresultin abuse or neglect shall immediatelyupon receivingsuch information report orcause a report to be made of such fact to the countydepartmentofhuman orsocial services,the local law enforcement agency,orthroughthe child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Identified through staffstatements that Monica M. and Isaac S. had concerns ofabuse/neglectand did not immediatelyreportor cause a reportto be made ofsuch factto the countydepartment. Correction: Any caregiverorstaff member in a child care facilitywho has reasonablecause to know or suspectthat a child has been subjectedto abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information reportorcause a reportto be made ofsuch factto the countydepartment.Correctby 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.1 · Each infantupto eighteen (18)monthsof age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, orother approved sleep/restequipment meeting Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) standardspublished by the Consumer ProductSafetyCommission (CPSC) at 16 CFR section 1218.2 (April 23, 2015); 16 CFR section 1219.2 (October28, 2019); 16 CFR section 1220.2 (June 3, 2023); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (January20, 2020); 16 CFR section 1222.2 (August5, 2023); 16 C.F.R.section 1236.2 (June 23, 2022); and 16 C.F.R1241.2 (February 15, 2022)herein incorporated by reference. No latereditions or amendmentsare incorporated. These regulations are availableat no costfromthe CPSC at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also availablefor public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department ofEarly Childhood,710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver,CO 80246, during regular business hours. Individual cribsorfutons must provideeach infantwith sufficientspace for the infant's length, size, and movement.

Identified through staffstatementthat infants are using "cozy corner"toddler bed for sleeping infantsin transition to their crib. Correction: Infants up to 18 monthsof age and enrolled in the infantprogramm mustbe providedwith an individual crib or otherapproved sleep/restequipment meeting CPSC standards. Correctby 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

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

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 preventinfantsfrom being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed undera criborwithinthree (3) feet ofthe sleeping infant.

Observed sound machinein the infantroom to be within 3 feet ofa crib. Correction: Music equipment must not be placed undera criborwithin 3 feet ofa sleeping infant. ***Corrected atthe time ROI D: 1770463-05282024 Colorado Department ofEarly Childhood 710 S. Ash Street

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.223.C.2.a · Mattressesfor cribs and futons musthave a properlyfitted, clean sheet.

Observed a loose sheeton a crib mattress in the infantroom. There were no sleeping infants in crib at the time ofinspection. Correction: Mattressesfor cribs must have a properlyfitted, clean sheet. Correctby 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

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

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, fumishings, equipment, and materials made ofbrittle, easilybreakableplasticor glass are not permitted for children lessthan five (5) yearsofage.

Observed glass vases in the preschool classroom used by children under5 yearsofage. Correction: Materials made ofeasily breakable material orglass are not permitted for children lessthan 5 yearsofage. ***Corrected atthe time ofinspection. Teacherremoved vases. No response required. Correct by 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

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

2.230.B · Indoorand outdoor equipment, materials, andfurnishings must be sturdy, safe, and freeofhazards.

Observed a torn seatcushiononthe couch inthe preschool classroom,a cracked sand bucketonthe preschool playground, and a rocking toy withtorn ears on the infant playground. Correction: Indoorand outdoorequipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and freeofhazards. ***Seat cushionand bucket were removed atthe time ofinspection. Please send response for rocking toy violation. Correct by 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

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

2.120.C.l.a · The Trailschild abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribedform, accompanied by the required fee withinthe following requiredtime frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hourcare), ROI D: 1770463-05282024 Colorado Department ofEarly Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page 4 of6 Denver,Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : Kid City USA Longmont License Number : 1770463 school-agechild carefacilities, familychild care homes,and qualified exempt providers must meetthe following: Forall individualswhose activities involve the care or supervisionofchildren orwho have unsupervisedaccessto children, requestsmust be submittedand successfully completed priorto caring for children orallowing unsupervisedaccessto children.

Reviewed 3 stafffiles and observed Stephanie R. to have a TRAILS background check undera different license number. Correction: Forall individualswhose activities involve the care or supervisionofchildren orwho have unsupervisedaccess to children, requests must be submittedand successfully completed priorto caring for children. ***All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the BIU's Webpage powerpoint.Submitverificationthat Stephanie R. reviewed the powerpointwithin 24 hours. Submitdocumentation ofTRAILSclearance letters withwritten response to specialist. Correct by 05/28/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requestsmust besuccessfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervisedaccess to children in child care centers (less than 24-hourcare), school-agechild care facilities, familychild care homes, and qualified exemptprovider homes.

Reviewed 3 stafffiles and observed Stephanie R. to have a CBI and FBI background check undera different license number. Correction: Criminal background check requestsmust be successfullycompleted prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children. ***All individualsrequiring a background check must review Navigatingthe BIU's Webppage powerpoint.Submitverificationthat Stephanie R. reviewed the powerpointwithin 24 hours. Submitdocumentation ofCBI and FBI clearance letters withwritten response to specialist. Correct by 05/28/2024 ROI D: 1770463-05282024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leavesthe centereach day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughoutthe day, including during transitions.

Observed a canisterof Cloroxwipeslabeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" on top ofthetoiletpaper dispenser in the bathroom in the pre-kclassroom accessibleto children. Violätion of: 2.229.C Items labeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" must be inaccessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep outof reach ofchildren" mustbe inaccessible to children at alltimes. *Corrected at the time ofinspection. Assistant Director removed wipesfrom classroom. No response required. Correct by05/03/2024 2. Observed: Observed theToddler1 classroom's attendance verification sheet and observed theywere not completing the transitions correctly.Staffare checking offstudents priortothe transition being completed. Correction: Staff members mustcomplete writtenattendance verification periodically throughoutthe day and during transitions. Correct by05/03/2024 ROI D: 1770463-05032024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page3 of4 Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : Kid City USA Longmont License Number : 1770463 I have read and understand the above violations thatwere cited during the Department's visit. Iunderstand I mustcorrect all items cited on the Report of Inspection (ROI) according to the date required under eachviolation. I understand that written verification ofthese corrections are due by05/10/2024. If I have any difficulties completing the corrections bythis date, Iwill respond inwriting and request an extension; this extension muststate the planned date ofcompletion forthe violation (s). Iwill send afollow-up letter verifying that all corrections have been made bythe date indicated in the extension. My signature belowacknowledges receipt and understanding ofthis Report of Inspection and violations; it is not an acknowledgment of guilt as it relates to theviolations. Licensee Representative: Title/Position:Assistant Director Date:-q/-3LZ4— Division Representative: Ifyou believe a regulation presents undue hardship or that it has been too stringentlyapplied, you have the right to appeal S26.5-5-314(5), C.R.S. You have been notified in this reportofinspection ofeach observed ruleviolation and required correction. Therefore, any subsequentviolation ofthe same type as an initial violation, orfailureto correct an initialviolation, mayalso be considered willful or deliberate. Youropportunityto respond to and correct the listed ruleviolations isyour meaningful opportunityto comply with all lawful requirements pursuant to S 24-4-104(3), C.R.S. ROI D: 1770463-05032024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood 710 S. Ash Street Page4 of4 Denver, Colorado 80246 Report of Inspection FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 Name : Kid City USA Longmont License Number : 1770463 The Department maydeny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary orfine a licensee pursuant to S 26.5-5-317(1-9), C.R.S. Ifthe licensee fails to disclose any weapons, ammunition, medication, drugs, orhazardous items located inthe license facility or furnishesor makes any misleading or false statements or reportsto the Department adverse licensing action may be recommended. The provider may give additional feedback to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at https://cdec.colorado.gov/

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.91.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Observed cord longer than 18" plugged into an outlet next to a storage cabinet in the main entry way. This cord was accessible to children, posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: Keep all hazardous items inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit- cord was stored inaccessible to children on 11/16/23.** No response required Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.702.91.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Kitchen was observed to be accessible to children. Correction: Kitchen must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately and respond with statement ofcompliance by 11/23/23. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.702.71.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

In Pre-K room observed plastic plant pot with glass beadsand dirt inside with children under the age of 5 years in care. Correction: Keep all brittle/glass materials inaccessible to children under 5 years of age inaccessible at all times. **Corrected at time of visit- Staff removed item making it inaccessible to children on 11/16/23.** No response needed. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.701.56.D · . All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

In Pre-K classroom, observed the posted capacity to be 31. The actual license capacity is 30. Correction: Post correct license capacity in all classrooms used for the care of children. **Corrected at time of visit- Director posted correct capacity in Pre-K classroom on 11/16/23.** No response required. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed Purell hand sanitizer on the front desk at the main entrance which was accessible to children and labled "keep out of reach of children", posing a potentail saftey hazard. Correction: Keep all items labled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit- itemwas stored inaccessible to children on 11/16/23.** No response required. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.702.72.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.

The following outoor hazards were observed: On Toddler 1 playground: - Depression in sloped ground toward fence, approximately 6"W x 6"L x 4"D; - Loose plastic landscape edging; - Sharp/rugged edges on wood beams/posts; On Toddler 2 playground: - Uncoiled black rubber hose on ground; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Depression in ground, approximately 15"L x 6"W x 3" D; - Loose plastic landscape edging around tree, approximately 12' long; - Gate to Preschool playground to be loosely secured with a bungee cord, allowing for a gap up to 9"; On Preschool/Pre-K classroom: - Plastic tarp bunched between exterior fence and edge of sandbox; - Horizontal natural varnished tree trunk with points/spikes up to 3/4" tall, protruding knotts and bark with rough edges, and a protruding screw (approximately 1/4"); - Gap between the slide and platform, approximately 1/4" wide). These items were accessible to children, posing a potential safety/tripping/entrapment hazard. Correction: Outdoor play areas must be kept safe and free from hazards at all times. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 11/23/23. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.701.33.A.1 · Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual’s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI’s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ identified as follows:

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Assistant Director Kim (11/18/22) and ECT Emily's (11/18/22) files to be missing CBI and FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that Kim and Emily have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for Kim and Emily with written response to Specialist by 11/23/23. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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

7.702.42.A · All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Esperanza's (10/18/23) file to be missing documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Saftey) training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Saftey) training for all staff prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/23/23. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.701.32.A · . An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (Trails).

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Assistant Director Kim (11/18/22) and ECT Emily's (11/18/22) files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that Kim and Emily have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letters for Kim and Emily with written response to

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed ECT Yehri's file (DOH 5/11/23) to be missing Out-of-state checklist/clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that Yehri has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out-of-State checklist/clearance letter for Yehri with written response to Specialist by 11/23/23. Correct by 11/16/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.