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.

In the toddler room there was 4 glass containers on the window shelf. Correction: Glass is not permitted for children less than five years of age. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

2.229.L · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

In the toddler room there was mini clothespins hanging from the ceiling and in the main hall area there were small magnets that were all accessible to children under 3 years of age posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Toys, furnishings, equipment and materials accessible to children under three years must not be a choke hazard. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

2.121.D.5 · Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Six staff files were reviewed and staff member, Sandra M. did not have a current criminal background clearance letter on file. Correction: Every 5 years, all staff must have updated criminal background clearance letters on file. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of current CBI and FBI clearance letters for staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

In the toddler classroom there were eight stuffed animals that were labeled for children 2+ yrs and 3+ yrs accessible to children under 3 years of age FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Play equipment and materials appropriate to children's age, size and developmental needs must be provided. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director removed all of the stuffed animals from the toddler room making them inaccessible. No further action needed by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Six staff files were reviewed and one staff member, Destiny S. did not have a current standard precautions training. Correction: All staff must complete a department approved standard precautions training annually. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Six staff files were reviewed and one staff member, Destiny S. did not have a current child abuse and neglect training. Correction: All staff must complete a department approved child abuse and neglect training annually. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Six staff files were reviewed and one staff member, Destiny S. did not have any clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: All staff must complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The hall closet/utility room was not locked and contained cleaning supplies labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf. In the toddler classroom there was a cabinet that was not locked where teachers' purses were on a low shelf. In the preschool 1 classroom there was clorox wipes in the bathroom under the sink, potting mix on the table by the plant and baby wipes in an open backpack that were all labeled "Keep out of reach of children. Correction: All items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the main entry there are push pins used to display items on the bulletin board accessbile to children under 3 years of age Correction: Thumb tacks and push pins must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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.

Six staff files were reviewed and one staff member, the center cook, did not have CBI or FBI background checks completed Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI Clearance Letters for staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the main entry there was hot wax melting pot contaning hot wax accessible to children at the sign in area posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

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.

On the preschool playground the trike merry-go-round and the orange and green rocker were within the 6 foot use zone of the slide. Correction: Climbing equipment must have six foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

2.230.C.6 · All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

On the toddler playground the slide on the big climber had a gap allowing two adult fingers in between the slide and the platform posing a potential strangulation hazard. Correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

2.233.C.2 · If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom door was left open. Correction: The toddler program must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

In the hallway there was an electrical outlet without a safety plug. In the preschool bathroom there was an FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ electrical outlet without a safety plug. Correction: All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.K · Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

At the time of inspection the kitchen door was observed to be left open when staff were not present. There were sharp knives, Ziploc bags, plastic bags and cleaning supplies all accessible to children. Correction: Kitchens must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24. Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

2.120.D · The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee.

Six staff files were reviewed and one staff member, the center cook, did not have aTrails background check completed Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Drill logs indicated that fire drills were not done in January, April, May and July. Tornado drills were only completed in March and July. Correction: Fire drills drills must be held monthly and tornado drills must be held monthly March thru October. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the toddler room there were plastic bags in the unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 8/16/24 Correct by 08/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Seven staff files were reviewed,. Staff member Ida R. did not have verification of completing the required Department approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: The center must require that all staff complete the Department approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Seven staff files were reviewed,. Staff member Ida R. did not have verification of completing the required Department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: The center must require that all staff complete the Department approved About child abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.L · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Seven staff files were reviewed,. Staff member Ida R. and Sarah M. did not have verification of completing the required 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year. Correction: The center must require that all staff complete the required 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least 3 of the 15 hours must be focused on social- emotional development. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 10/11/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.51.A.2.a · 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Seven children files were reviewed five (5) children files did not have verification of immunization records on a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of immunization. Correction: The center must require at the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provider for each child a copy of

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

One out of seven children files reviewed did not have a required health statement signed and dated by a licensed health care provider. Correction: The center must require within 30 days of admission and within 30 days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent of guardian submit a statement of the child's health signed and dated by a licensed health care provider. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 10/11/2023

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.62.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

In the preschool classroom, during rest time, the cots were observed to spaced less than two (2) feet apart on all sides. Correction: The center must require that at rest time, all cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides. Correct immediately. Submit verification and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the preschool classroom, there was observed to be 4 lysol wipe container in the bathroom, under an FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction: The center must require that all items that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Submit verification and a written statement of compliance by 10/11/23. Correct by 09/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.