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Security CO 80911 · License #77161 · Family Child Care Home
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2.321.A.3 · Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 3 children files and found 1 child file had a medical statement present that was not signed or dated by a medical professional. Correction: Immediately review all children files to ensure that a current medical statement is present with a date and is
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.
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At the time of the visit, reviewed 1 provider file and found that Helen M had an expired Department-approved standard precautions training certificate. Correction: Immediately review Providers file to ensure that the required Department-approved standard precautions training certification is current. Submit a copy of the current standard precautions training certification for Helen M and a written statement of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.H · Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 1 provider file and found that Helen M had an expired Department-approved child abuse prevention training certificate. Correction: Immediately review Providers file to ensure that the required Department-approved child abuse prevention training certification is current. Submit a copy of the current Department-approved child abuse prevention training certification for Helen M and a written statement of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.312.I · Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.
At the time of the visit, reviewed 1 provider file and found that Helen M had an expired Department-approved safe sleep training certificate. Correction: Immediately review Providers file to ensure that the required Department-approved safe sleep training certification is current. Submit a copy of the current Department-approved safe sleep training certification for Helen M and a written statement of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of the visit, observed the required emergency drill log of the lock down and active shooter drills, fire drills , and tornado drills were missing. Correction: Immediately ensure that all emergency drills of lock down and active shooter drills are held quarterly, fire drills, and tornado drills are held monthly and a record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve months must be maintained by the provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.32.A.6 · Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete: First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;
While reviewing provider files observed that Helen M. does not have current written documentation of First Aid and CPR training. Correction: Ensure that all providers maintain current documentation of First Aid and CPR training for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age. Submit a written letter of compliance by 02/02/2024. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
7.707.41.B.23 · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented and followed, which include all updates, changes, and must include at a minimum the following information: Use of and how often sunscreen is applied, including authorization for use of sunscreen, and how infants are protected from sun exposure without the use of sunscreen
While reviewing child files observed that CH1 does not have a current written documentation for a sunscreen usage. Correction: Ensure that all children have written policies and procedures for sunscreen usage, signed by parent/guaridans. Submit a written letter of compliance by 02/02/2024. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.