2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Identified through provider statement that provider/staff was made aware of allegations of an incident and did not report the incident to proper authorities (within the required time frame). Correction: Ensure the facility reports all reportable incidents within the required timeframe. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 09/18/2025

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Identified the facility failed to report an incident to licensing (within the required timeframes). Correction: Ensure all incidents are reported to licensing within 24 hours. Submit verification of compliance with written response. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 09/18/2025 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff are unaware of how a child sustained an injury while in care. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through staff four interviews, child sustained injury and staff did not know what happened. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 09/22/2025 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff pushed a child. - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Information in incident reports in not consistent. - UNFOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At time of inspection in the preschool bathroom a diaper genie ring and a roll of plastic bags were observed accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (M) on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (M) states “Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside". Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of inspection. Assistant director removed the diaper genie ring and plastic bags immediately. Document future compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/18/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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

2.230.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.

Playgrounds had debris on sidewalks and branches which can cause possible injury. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials. Staff must identify hazardous, high risk areas and make them inaccessible to children. Correct Immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/02/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through the statement of the Director and two staff members, Child 1 was left in the bus once they arrive to the school for approximately 10-15 minutes unsupervised. Correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM1 or SM 2 did not complete a safety check of the bus once children were out. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.227.C.9 · Drivers must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of Department-approved driver training. The Department’s approval will be based on the review of a training curriculum that includes at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedure; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and vehicle evacuation.

Staff member Joyce E. did not follow the procedures of a daily transportantion safety checklist at the time of the incident. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All drivers must complete a minimum of four hours of department approved training. The driver must complete a daily transportatin safety checklist including taking attendance at at each destination and at the beginning and ending of each of each day. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : SM 1 or SM 2 did not complete an attendance tracking during the transition time of get off the bus. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

Identified through the statement of the Director and two staff members, at the time of the incident the center did not complete a written attendance verification during the bus transition. Correction: The time a child arrives and leave the center must be recorded. Staff must complete a written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024 Stage II Licensing Concern : The facility did not have a transportation policy and procedure. - FOUNDED

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.206.B.12 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for transporting children, if applicable, including transportation arrangements and parental permission for excursions and related activities FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

The facility did not have policies and procedures on transporting children. Correction: The facility must have written policies and procedures and follow and must include the procedure for transporting children. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations to Licensing Specialist within 24 hours of incident. - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 Big playground there was three toddler swings that had cracked handles. Correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

2.209.A.8 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

One child's file reviewed, at the time of the incident the childd did not have verification of a written authorization to be transported. Correction: The facility must obtain written authorizationfor signed and dated by the parent/guardian and update annually toCorrect immediately. . be transported to and from school and on field trips and special activities. Correct immediately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/29/24. Correct by 08/22/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The following items to be labeled keep out of reach of children and accessible to children: In the Preschool 3 Bathroom, one tube of Diaper Genie Refills, In the Preschool 1 Bathroom, one tube of Diaper Genie Refills and one bottle of Dove Hand Lotion. This is a direct violation of stipulation I on the probationary license. Stipulation I states "Hazardous items, including items FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 three (3) years of age." Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. **CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Director removed items and made them inaccessible to children, February 26, 2024. No further response required. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 bug playground, a loose board on the small bench near the bike playground posing a hazard to children. This is a direct violation of Stipulation J on the probationary license. Stipulation J states "Licensee shall ensure indoor and outdoor equipment and materials are sturdy/safe/free of hazards." Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be study, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 02/26/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Five child files reviewed. One child file to have a health statement that was not updated annually. Correction: The center must maintain and update annually a record of each child that includes a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Add updated health record to child's file. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 01/23/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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

2.238.C · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

The following items to be impeding egress: In Classroom 3, the emergency exit door to be locked. In Classroom 1, a cot to be blocking the emergency exit door. Correction: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building. Correct immediately. **CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Director removed cot from door and unlocked door, January 9, 2024. Send a statement of future compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 01/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

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

7.702.32.A · For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

In Classroom 2, three children to be missing the signature of the parent/ guardian or staff member on the sign in/sign out log. Correction: For security purposes, a sign in/sign out sheet must be maintained daily by the center which must include a signature of a parent or staff member. Correct immediately. **CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Director signed the children in, 8/28/2023. No further response required. Correct by 08/28/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.