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2.212.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed SM3's file to be missing a current health statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of a annual self health appraisal for all staff. Correct within 30 days and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/26 Correct by 01/16/2026

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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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 5 staff files and observed sm4's file to be missing a current out of state clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 4 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member 4 with written response to the Specialist by 1/16/26. Correct by 12/16/2025

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

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

On the playground, observed an unraveled hose to be accessible to children posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment and materials must by sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/26 Correct by 12/16/2025

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

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2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Missing January-March Fire drills and March Tornado drill. Correction: Fire drills must be conducted monthly and tornado drills must be conducted monthly from March to October. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 1/16/26. Correct by 01/16/2026

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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