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 Rebekka D. to have an expired standard precautions training. Correction: All staff must complete standard precautions training prior to working with children. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Observed a loose crib sheet in the infant room. Correction: Mattresses for cribs must have a properly fitted, clean sheet. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Teacher changed sheet. No response required. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Rebekka D. to be lacking a child development training. Correction: All staff must have at least 1 hour of child development training within 90 days of employment. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the facility to have an expired fire inspection. Correction: At least every 2 years, all child care facilities must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local fire department. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025

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

2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Reviewed 3 child files and observed 2 to have an expired health statement. Correction: Within 30 days of admission and within 30 days after expiration date of a previous health statement, the parents of each child must submit a statement of the child's current health status. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 Jennifer A. to be lacking documentation of CBI clearance letter. Correction: The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or the FBI response letters, must be maintained at the facility and must be available for review upon request. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

Observed a climbing structure in the 1 year old classroom and another identical structure in the 2-3.5 year old classroom both measuring over 18" in height (approximately 20") and lacking resilient material. Correction: All climbing equipment 18" or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Equipment must be made inaccessible until resilient material is installed. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

2.230.C.3.a · Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.

Observed a climbing structure in the 1 year old classroom and another identical structure in the 2-3.5 year old classroom both lacking a 3 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Both structures included a slide and both lacked a 6 foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide. Correction: Toddler climbing equipment must have a 3 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a 6 foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide. Equipment must be made inaccessible until use zone is acquired. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 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.

Observed small shells and small sensory fill material in the sensory table in the 2-3.5 year old classroom FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ posing a potential choking hazard. 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. Sensory bins were removed. No response required. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

2.127.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.

Observed the 2-3.5 year old classroom to be lacking a posting of its current capacity and staff-to-child ratio. Correction: All facilities must post in every room of the child care facility, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 2-3.5 year old classroom teachers to not complete a name-to-face after their transition into the classroom from the playground. Observed the attendance tracking system to show 10 children when there were only 9 children present in the classroom. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.