The Bella Vita School

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Observed a ceramic mug and plate on a low shelf accessible to children under the age of 5 years old in the School House room. Correction: Brittle or easily breakable materials are not permitted for children under the age of 5 years old. *** Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff removed mug and plate from the classroom and made inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 06/29/2026

Corrected by Jun 29, 2026

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2.230.C.3.c · Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Observed the climber on the playground to be over 18" and lacking a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. The play structure had 2 play houses within the 6 foot use zone. Correction: Preschool climbing equipment must have a 6 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. *Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved play houses. No response required. Correct by 08/05/2025

Corrected by Aug 5, 2025

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

Observed 2 soaps in The School House bathroom labeled "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children on the sink counter. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct by 08/05/2025

Corrected by Aug 5, 2025

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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 5 staff files and observed Teresa to be lacking 1 hour of child development training. Correction: All staff must have at least 1 hour of child development training. This training is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements. Correct by 10/27/2024

Corrected by Oct 27, 2024

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2.216.A.1.e · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:A current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department;

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Teresa to have an expired rly childhood professional credential. Correction: An ECT assigned responsibility for a single group of children must have a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 if using the credential pathway. Correct by 09/27/2024

Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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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.

Observed transitions to the playground not being completed for every transition. Correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 09/27/2024

Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Observed thumb tacks in the wall of the school house which is accessible to children under the age of 3. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children under the age of 3. Correct by 09/27/2024

Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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

Observed a packing tape with a serrated edge in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in The School House. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved packing tape to be inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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

Observed 3 ceramic breakable figurines on the sink in the bathroom and a glass jar on the sink accessible to children in The Cottage. Correction: Toys, toy parts, and materials of brittle or easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children under the age of 5. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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7.702.42.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 4 staff files and observed Teresa to have an expired shaken baby training. Correction: Staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete the department approved shaken baby training prior to working with children. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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7.702.5.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:

Observed a health care plan with an expired parent signature. Correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every 12 months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. Correct by 09/28/2023

Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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