Giant Step Preschool & Child Care Ctr

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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing CBI/FBI background clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

2.213.E · For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member not having First aid and CPR training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of First aid and CPR training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed facility inspection logs and observed facility to be having an expired Fire inspection. Correction: Obtain current documentation of fire department inspection. At least every 2 years all child care facilities except family child care homes and neighborhood youth organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the department of health or from the local fire department. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

2.209.A.7 · 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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 1 child file and observed child file missing current admission record that includes, a dated written authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Obtain current admission record that includes, a dated written authorization for emergency medical care. Add to child file. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 1 child file and observed child file missing a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain a current copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Add to child file. Correct by 12/17/2025

Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no staff with Emergency drill training and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Obtain current doccumentation of Emergency drill training and fire extinguisher training. Add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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 children.

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing TRAILS background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to Specialist. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current docuemtation of Child abuse prevention training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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 3 staff files and observed 1 staff member missing Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training, add to staff file and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 12/17/2025

Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

2.220.F · Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no staff having Medication Delegation. Correction: Obtain delegation from Department approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. Add to staff files and submit documentation of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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

Hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in child bathrooms. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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

Multiple Extra large bedding ziploc storage bags accessible to children in large play room. Posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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.

3 broken plastic toys in outdoor play area and in sand box. Broken plastic chair in play house on playground. All posing potential safety hazards. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kep safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapitated structures and broken and worn play equipment. Submit plan of compliance with written response. Correct by 11/17/2025

Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

2.217.C.4 · The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years.

Reviewed child care health consultant files and observed no record of consultation notes with facilty. Correction: The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for 3 years. Correct by 02/06/2025

Corrected by Feb 6, 2025

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 4 staff files and observed K. Kilduff, L. LeBleu and K. Lewis having expired Standard Precautions Training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard Precautions training, add to staff files. Correct by 01/06/2025

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed K. Kilduff, L. LeBleu and K. Lewis having expired Child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Child abuse prevention training, add to staff files. Correct by 01/06/2025

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed K. Kilduff, I. Gilbert, L. LeBleu and K. Lewis to be missing Emergency drill training and fire extinguisher training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Emergency drill training and fire extinguisher training, add to staff files. Correct by 01/06/2025

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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 facility files and observed no record log of emergency drills. Correction: Emergency drills, lock down and active shooter on premises drill must be held at least quarterly. Fire drills

2.212.N · Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center's administration of medications policies and procedures

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed K. Kilduff, I. Gilbert, L. LeBleu and K. Lewis to be missig Medication Administration policies and procedures training. Correction: Obtain current documentation of Medication Administration policies and procedures training, add to staff files. Correct by 01/06/2025

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

2.217.C.6 · For the Department-approved child care health consultant, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience, and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant.

Reviewed child care health consultant file and observed R. Coombs to be missing biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dated worked as a school nurse or child care health consultant. Correction: Obtain current biography documentation, add to health consultant file. Correct by 02/06/2025

Corrected by Feb 6, 2025

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.

Toy cars labeled for children 3 years of age and older accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the Big Room class posing a potential choking hazard. Small lacing beads that fit in a choke tube accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the Front Room class posing a potential choking hazard. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. *** CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved toy cars and lacing beads out of classrooms. Correct by 01/06/2025

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025