Goddard School

2.217.A.12 · Children of the director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.

Identified through staff statements, the child of the owner who is 7 years old, is on site for care but is not being cared for in the classroom with the appropriate age group. Correction: Immediately, children of the director or other staff members, including the owner of the facility, must be cared for in a licensed classroom with the appropriate age group and counted towards capacity. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/24/2026

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.209.A · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:

Identified the owner's child is on site for care without a full child file meeting the requirements per licensing rules and regulations. Correction: Immediately, an admission record must be on site for each child in care and available for review at all times. The record must be updated annually and when changes occur. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/24/2026

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through staff statements, the owner's child is asked by the owner to deliver notes and letters to the classrooms, and to 'check on teachers' and is then unsupervised in the hallway. The child is also at times alone in the office without supervision. In addition, the owner has not submitted director or early childhood teacher qualifications to the facility and is caring for children unsupervised. Correction: Immediately, all children must be under the direct supervision of a qualified adult at all times. Unqualified staff should not be alone with children at any time. Correct by 06/24/2026

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.237.B · Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Identified through staff statements, after a loss of power in the building, the hot water heater stopped working and has been non-functioning for 31 days. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit documentation of repair and health department compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/24/2026

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.205.C · The governing body is responsible for providing necessary facilities, adequate financing, qualified personnel, services, and program functions for the safety and well-being of children in accordance with these rules.

Identified through staff statements, the governing body was made aware of the lack of hot water and broken water heater the day it occurred and has not fixed the hot water heater in a timely manner. The program continued to wash dishes and operate in the kitchen and classrooms without proper hot water. Children were served food on dishes were not FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ properly sanitized creating a safety and well-being hazard for children and staff. Correction: Immediately, the governing body is responsible for providing the necessary facilities and program functions for the safety and well-being of children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of repairs to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/24/2026 ________________________________________________

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.236.A.1 · If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

Identified children are being cared for in the office and the following safety hazards were observed in unlocked drawers, cabinets and in the open and accessible to children: An open grill portable heater, Excedrin medication, bottles of hand sanitizer labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on the desk and accessible to children, welding epoxy, loose electrical cords, hardware tools, a power drill, loose nails and screws, and disinfectant spray labeled 'keep out of reach of children'. Correction: Immediately, office spaces that are accessible to children must be free of hazards at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/24/2026

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

2.204.B.4 · A “toddler program” provides care for children between the ages of twelve (12) months (when walking independently or with a health care provider’s statement indicating developmental appropriateness of placement in FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ a toddler program) and thirty-six (36) months.

Identified a 16 month old child enrolled and attending the toddler program is not independently walking and a health care statement is not on file. Correction: Immediately, children enrolled and attending the the toddler program must be walking independently or a statement indicating developmental appropriatenes must be obtained from a health care provider. Submit documentation to the licensing specialist. Correct by 11/10/2025

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

2.223.C.2.a · Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

A crib in the Ducks infant classroom had a loose fitting sheet. No babies were asleep in the crib. Correction: Immediately, mattresses must have a properly fitted sheet. Correct by 11/10/2025

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

2.223.D.4.b · Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

Mats in the Antelope preschool classroom were ripped and torn with foam exposed creating a health and safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, sleeping mats must be in good repair at all times. Correct by 11/10/2025

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

2.206.A · At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Reviewed 15 child files and 4 found files to not have signed document of policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain current signed documents of policies and procedures. Correct Immediately 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/30/2025

Corrected by Jan 30, 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; FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed 15 child files and found 13 files to have expired emergency medical forms. Correction: Obtain a current emergency medical form for each child in the building. Correct immediately 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/30/2025

Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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 28 staff files and found one to be missing documentation of the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Correction: Obtain documentation that the staff member was been trained on the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Correct immediately 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/30/2025

Corrected by Jan 30, 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 28 staff files and found 13 certificates to not be signed for the second part of the training. Correction: Standard Precautions training must be signed by the Director or Administrator to complete the training. Correct immediately 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/30/2025

Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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 28 staff files and found one to have expired First Aid/CPR. Correction: Obtain a current Department Approved First Aid/CPR course. Correct within 30 days 3/2/2025. Correct by 03/02/2025

Corrected by Mar 2, 2025

2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 28 staff files and found the assistant director to be missing a Department Approved Introduction to FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Child Care Health Consultation. Correction: Obtain a Department Approved Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Correct within 30 days 3/2/2025. Correct by 03/02/2025

Corrected by Mar 2, 2025

2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Reviewed 28 staff files and found 3 to be missing a Department-approved Child Development Training. Correction: Obtain a Department-approved Child Development Training. Correct within 30 days 3/2/2025. Correct by 03/02/2025

Corrected by Mar 2, 2025

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

In the Toddler room an unlocked diaper changer with diaper creams, and in the 2 year-old-room an unlocked closet with sunscreen, all accessible to children and labeled "Keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 1/30/2025. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director locked both. No Response Required. Correct by 01/30/2025

Corrected by Jan 30, 2025