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 glass vase on a table accessible to children within the Marigold classroom. Correction: Director immediately (9/30/2024) removed the vase making it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 09/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

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

A jar of adult scissors and a roll of plastic wrap with a sharp serrated edge in a cupboard accessible to children within the Marigold classroom. Correction: Director immediately (9/30/2024) removed the scissors and plastic wrap and placed them out of reach of children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 09/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Reviewed program's files and observed the program lacking documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2024, lacking documentation of tornado drills for the months of March through May, 2024 and lacking documentation of a lockdown drill from December 2023 to June 2024. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Immediately (9/30/2024) ensure all emergency drills are conducted and documented with the above listed information. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 3 children's files and observed one file lacking appropriate documentation of school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization. Correction: Director immediately (9/30/2024) obtained documentation of the school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization and placed in child's file. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 09/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

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 7 staff files and observed Haley F. lacking a current medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that all staff, to include Haley F., have obtained a medical statement signed by a health care provider, followed by the completion of the annual self-reported health history. Correct by 10/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

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

2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Gussie G., who is not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR training, lacking documentation of the the First Aid and CPR Module training. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that all staff, to include Gussie G., who are not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR training have completed the Department-approved training for Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correct by 10/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Amy H. lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions. Correction: Immediately (9/30/2024) ensure the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff, to include Amy H. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/30/2024

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Fanny D., who has been employed for more than 90 days, lacking the Department-approved training for Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that all staff, to include Fanny D., have completed the Department-approved training for Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs, within 90 days of employment. Correct by 12/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Fanny D., who has been employed for more than 90 days, lacking the Department-approved training for The Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals or other Department-Approved training on implicit bias. Correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that the program obtains documentation of training completion for all staff, to include Fanny D., for the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals or other department approved training on Implicit Bias, within 90 days of employment. Correct by 12/01/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A grater with sharp edges in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Marigold classroom and a grater with sharp edges in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Lavender classroom. Correction: The Director immediately (11/2/2023) removed the graters from both classrooms and made them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Two glass jars in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Lavender classroom. Correction: The Director immediately (11/2/2023) removed the glass jars from the cabinet and made them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/02/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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

7.702.72.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.

A large rock within 6 feet of the climbing structure that is over 18 inches high on the Bluebell playground. Correction: The Director immediately (11/2/2023) removed the large rock from within 6 feet of the climbing equipment,

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.