2.337.A.7 · All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children.

In the outdoor play area, several piles of dog feces. Correction: All outdoor areas where children play must be kept free of animal contamination. Correct immediately. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.C.10 · Any cooking stoves with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard.

The knobs on the kitchen stove to be missing safety guards. Correction: Any cooking stoves with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard or the stove must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A cracked decorative plastic eye on a caterpillar tunnel located in the outdoor play area with sharp edges presenting a safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.312.F · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Reviewed Provider Consuelo and Assistant Manuela’s files and observed both files to be missing documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Safety) training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Safety) training for all staff, prior to working with children. Correct immediately. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.321.A.2.c · At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an "approved alternate" certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations at 6 CCR 1009-2: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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Reviewed 17 child files and observed CH1, CH2, CH4, CH5, CH7, CH8, CH9, CH11, CH13, and CH14 files to be missing immunization records on an approved form and CH17 to be missing immunization records. Correction: Obtain documentation of immunization or exemption status on the approved form for all children enrolled at the time of admission. Correct immediately. Send copies of updated immunization forms to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.312.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Reviewed Assistant Manuela’s file and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Playground Safety for Homes training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Playground Safety for homes training for all staff within 30 days of date of hire. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Reviewed Assistant Manuela’s file and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved emergency and disaster preparedness training prior to working with children. Correct immediately. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.Q · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Reviewed Assistant Manuela’s file and observed it to be missing Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant training for Provider and staff within 90 days of the date of hire. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

Reviewed Provider Consuelo’s file and observed it to be missing current documentation of completion of the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention including common symptoms and signs. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved training about child abuse prevention and common signs and symptoms, for all staff within 30 days of date of hire and annually thereafter. Correct immediately. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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 substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed Provider Consuelo’s file and observed it to be missing current documentation of completion of Department-approved safe sleep training, which expired on 10/29/24. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved training about safe sleep, for all staff working with infants. Correct immediately. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.312.J · Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed Provider Consuelo’s file and observed it be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved CDPHE immunization training, which expired on 11/12/24. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved CDPHE immunization training for all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of enrolled children's immunization records. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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

2.120.A · An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in section 26.5-5-303(10), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the Department's automated system (Trails).

Assistant Manuela to be missing a Trails background clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review the 'Navigating the Background Check' PowerPoint

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

2.121.D.4 · Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.

Assistant Manuela to be missing CBI and FBI clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Assistant Manuela has reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for Manuela with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.312.N · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Reviewed Provider Consuelo’s file and observed it to be missing Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training within 90 days of the date of hire. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.P · Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Reviewed Assistant Manuela’s file and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain documentation for completion of Department-approved Injury Prevention for Homes training for the provider and staff within 90 days of the date of hire. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.311.A.13.a · All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days of employment.

Staff member Manuela to be missing a medical statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of health statements for all staff within 30 days of date of hire. Send a copy missing health statements to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

Identified through the provider's statement that emergency drills have not been completed. Correction: Fire drills must be held monthly, tornado drills must be held monthly between March to October, and other emergency drills must be held quarterly so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Record of drills must include date, time, number of adults, number of children, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. Correct immediately. Ensure that emergency drills are conducted and documented in full. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

The following items, labeled “Keep out of the reach of children”: -Main playroom: 1 bottle of Lysol wipes -Lower-level bathroom: on top of the toilet lid 1 bottle of hand sanitizer -Kitchen: in unsecured cabinet under the sink: 2 dishwashing liquid soap, 1 Clorox spray cleaner -Upstairs bathroom: on the sink counter, 1 tube of toothpaste and in unsecured cabinet under the sink 1 bottle of Drano, dish soap, and 1 bottle of Clorox spray cleaner FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ -Upstairs bedroom 1: in the unsecured cabinet under the sink 1 bottle of Clorox cleaner -Laundry room: 1 bottle of Clorox cleaner, 1 bottle of Lysol wipes and 1 five gallon of paint -Outdoor play area: 1 container of ice melt, 1 five gallon of anti-freeze The following hazardous items were observed: -On cork board in the main entry and on surrounding walls: push pins -In an unsecured drawer in the kitchen: several steak knives -In the outdoor shed: power tools These items were accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard Correction: Keep all hazardous items and items labeled “ Keep out of reach of children” inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.321.B.8 · All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff members trained in administering medication. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In the upstairs bedroom on top of the nightstand where one child was sleeping: 1 bottle of eye drops. These items were accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: All medication must be stored in a locked box or cabinet at all times. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.336.B.1 · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

3 sensory tubes with unsecured lids containing rice and two containers containing small beads in the front playroom. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choking hazard or able to be inhaled. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

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.

Reviewed 17 child files and observed CH5, CH6, CH7, CH11, CH14 and CH15 files to be missing a current health statement and CH17 to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain a current health statement for all children enrolled. Send copies of missing health statement to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.312.C · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Reviewed Provider Consuelo and Assistant Manuela's files and observed both files to be missing current documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Standard Precautions training for Consuelo and Manuela and update annually. Correct immediately. Send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:

18 children enrolled; 1 child enrolled did not have an admission record. Correction: Obtain admission records for all children prior to or at the time of the child's admission and updated annually or when any changes occur. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.9 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Reviewed 17 child files and observed CH15 file to be missing field trip authorization. Correction: Obtain current field trip authorization for all children enrolled, whether walking or riding, and update annually. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.1 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ include: The child’s full name, date of birth, current address, and date of enrollment;

Reviewed 17 child files and observed CH3 and CH9's files to be missing a current enrollment date. Correction: Obtain admission records for all children prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.2 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. Parent(s) and guardian(s) home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers ; employer name and work address; and any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the family child care home;

The child enrollment forms to be missing: -Parents‘ employer: address Correction: Update the child's admission record to include a section for the parent's work address. Correct immediately. Collect missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.4 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s) or guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately;

The child enrollment forms to be missing: -Emergency contact: phone and address Correction: Update the child's admission record to include a section for the emergency contact's phone number and address. Correct immediately. Collect missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.320.A.5 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the child’s health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice, if applicable;

The child enrollment forms to be missing: -Doctor, Dentist, and Hospital: address -Hospital: Phone Correction: Update the child's admission record to include a section for the missing information mentioned above. Correct immediately. Collect missing information for all children enrolled. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.336.C.11 · Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

In the utility closet observed cardboard boxes and coolers to be stored within 3 feet of the furnace. Correction: Flammable/combustible items must be stored at least 3 feet from the furnace/hot water heater. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.337.B.1.a · All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

A toddler play structure in a large back playroom, measuring approximately 20 inches with no resilient surfacing. Correction: All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

2.329.H.12 · Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, incorporated by reference in rule section 2.329(A), and placed on their back to sleep unless being held by the provider, while being transported, or on a field trip.

A six-month-old infant in a bouncer chair. Identified through the provider's statement that the child was sleeping. Correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment upon falling asleep. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.329.H.2 · Soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other sleep/rest equipment that meets the CPSC standards incorporated by referenced in rule 2.329.A. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to; any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

A six-month-old infant with a soft blanket on top of them. Identified through the provider's statement that the child was sleeping. Correction: Soft materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted with infants while they sleep. Correct immediately. Document future compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.311.A.7 · Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Identified that the provider Consuelo and assistant Manuela, completed infant safe sleep training on 10/29/23 and 4/14/24, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.309.A · A large family child care home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen(18) months of age. This license may be approved with the following conditions:

When specialists arrived, provider Consuelo could not give specialists an accurate number of children she had in attendance. Identified through the provider's statement that there was one child asleep in a different room. Specialists conducted a walk-through and found an infant in the upstairs bedroom. The provider was observed to have 14 children in care and 3 of these children were under 18 months of age. Correction: A large family childcare home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen (18) months of age. **Corrected at the time of inspection, the provider voluntarily had two children picked up, 4/9/25.** Document future compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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

2.316.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Reviewed Parent Handbook and observed the following policies to be missing: B.19, B.19.a, B.21, B.29, B.31, and B.33. Correction: Add the missing/incomplete policies to the statement of policies and procedures (parent handbook) and make

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

2.136.A · All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

The policies and procedures document to be missing a written plan for emergencies that accounts for children with disabilities. Correction: Update the facility's policies and procedures to include all components of 2.136 Send a copy of the updated policy to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.137.A · All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include:

The policies and procedures document to be missing a written plan for continuity of operations after an emergency. Correction: Update the facility's policies and procedures to include all components of 2.137 Send a copy of the updated policy to the Licensing Specialist. Correct immediately. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.F · The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Identified through the provider's statement that they had provided false information regarding one of the children in care during the visit. The provider provided the wrong name, the wrong parent names, and failed to provide the correct mailing address for the child. 26.5-5-317(2)(g) Furnishes or makes any misleading or any false statement or report to the department. Correction: Furnishing a false or misleading report to the department may result in adverse action. Correct immediately. Document compliance to Licensing Specialist with written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.120.C.1.a.1 · 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Assistant, Manuela, to be missing Trails, CBI, and FBI background checks and supervising children. Correction: Staff who have successfully completed their CBI or FBI background checks may care for children while directly supervised by a staff member who has completed all required background checks for up to 90 days. Correct immediately. 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 the staff members named above have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letter(s) to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.311.A.14 · Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Consuelo to be missing subsequent health evaluations. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Subsequent health evaluations are required for the primary provider, applicant two, and children who are less than 10 years old every two years unless required otherwise. Send a copy of the health statement for the individuals named above to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 05/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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

2.127.C · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

The information for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood not to be posted. Correction: Ensure information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint is posted. Document compliance to the licensing specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.127.B · At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

The most recent report of inspection or notice not to be posted. Correction: Post the most recent licensing inspection report or notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility. Correct immediately. Document compliance to the Licensing Specialist with the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.317.A.3 · The following emergency telephone numbers must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable to those caring for children:

No emergency telephone numbers to be posted. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Ensure that all components of Rule 2.317, including the posting of emergency telephone numbers, are displayed in a prominent location. Correct immediately. Document compliance to licensing specialist in the written response. Correct by 04/09/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.