2.208.D.5 · All prospective and current staff members in the following roles must register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System: Infant Program Supervisor;

Identified through the Director there is no qualified Infant Supervisor. Program previously had an approved waiver. Correction: The waiver in place for the infant supervisor needs to be transfered and amended to be applicable to the new building site. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.238.H · Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: Every exit must be clearly visible, or the route to reach it must be conspicuously indicated. Each path of escape must be clearly marked.

Found no evidence in the infant, toddler, and the pre-school classrooms of an evacuation route posted. Correction: Each classroom must have a path of escape clearly marked. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 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; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 5 child files and found no evidence of a Field Trip Authorization form for 2 children. Correction: Ensure all children enrolled have a written authorization form signed by Parent/Guardian for the child to participate in field trips whether walking or riding in a vehicle. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

Reviewed 5 staff files and found no evidence of a current Standard Precautions training for the Director and staff member S.C. Correction: Ensure all staff have completed and renewed annually the Standard Precautions training. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Reviewed 5 child files and found no evidence of a sun screen Authorization form for 1 child. Correction: Ensure all children enrolled have a written authorization form signed by Parent/Guardian for use of sunscreen. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ children.

Reviewed 5 staff files and found no evidence of a current Trails check for the Director and staff member K.P. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members K.P. and Director have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members K.P. and Director with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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 found no evidence of a current CBI and FBI check for the Director and no FBI check for staff member K.P. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member K.P. and the Director have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI results for Director and FBI results for staff member K.P. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 5 staff files and found no evidence of a current medical statement for staff members S.C. and D.C. Correction: Ensure all staff members submit a medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider verifying they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position. Subsequent self-reported health histories

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

2.213.A · All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Identified through Director that no staff have completed a pre-service building and physical premises safety training for the new location. Correction: All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.232.A.5 · A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of shaded area in the fenced play area must be provided to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat. Shaded areas must be provided year-round.

Observed no shade in both the toddler and preschool outdoor play areas. Correction: There must be a shaded area in the outdoor play area for the Toddler and preschool outdoor play areas. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

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

2.213.C · Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 5 staff files and found no evidence of a current Safe Sleep training for the Director. Correction: The Director must renew annually the safe sleep training. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 5 staff files and found no evidence of the First Aid and CPR module for staff member S.C. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Staff member S.C. must complete a certified First Aid and CPR class or complete the First Aid and CPR module. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed 5 staff files and found no evidence of a current Child Abuse Prevention training for the following staff: Director, S.C., and D.C. Correction: Ensure all staff members complete the Child Abuse Prevention training annually. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.H · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 5 staff files and found no evidence of a Intro to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs training for staff member V.P. Correction: Ensure all staff complete the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs training within 90 calendar days of employment. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.I · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the 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 5 staff files and found no evidence of Recognizing the Impact of Bias training for staff member FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ V.P. and S.C. Correction: Ensure all staff complete the training: Recognizing the Impact of Bias within 90 calendar days of employment. Submit written verification of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 02/10/2024

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.