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

On the Early Preschool/Twos playground, a fence slat was warped and coming off the fence creating a safety hazard for children. Correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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2.230.C.1.a · All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

On the Early Preschool/Twos playground, the climbing equipment and slides lacking 6 inches of resilient surface in the use zone. Correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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2.213.G · All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, 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.

Reviewed 7 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately, the child abuse prevention training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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2.219.B.1 · 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, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 8 child files. 2 immunization records submitted on the incorrect form, and one immunization record missing from the child's file. Correction: At the time of admission, current immunization records must be submitted on the correct form and updated in accordance with the AAP recommendations. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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2.219.B.2 · 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.

Reviewed 8 child files. 2 children missing written health statements from a health care provider. Correction: Within the first 30 days of admission, a health statement from a health care provider must be submitted to the facility. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/07/2026

Corrected by Jun 7, 2026

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2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams, or as required by the child's health care provider.

Reviewed 8 child files. All 6 children missing updated health statements. Correction: All children must have updated health statements in accordance with the AAP recommendations. Submit a

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2.230.C.1.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Identified the mulch on all playgrounds is not being raked and fluffed regularly to retain resiliency. Correction: Immediately, loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain resilience. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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

Saline solution and shave cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the preschool classroom and accessible to children. Correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children". Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Assistant Director removed the items from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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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 eight children's records and observed one child's record to be missing documentation of the required signed document stating that the parental or guardian have received and agreed to the policies and procedures. Correction: Obtain documentation of the required signed document stating that the parental or guardian have received and agreed to the policies and procedures for all children's records. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.219.B.4 · Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

Reviewed eight children's records and observed eight children to be missing and or have expired health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all children as required. Correct by 7.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 07/12/2025

Corrected by Jul 12, 2025

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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 eight children's records and observed six of those records to be missing documentation of current emergency medical authorizations, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorizations for all children's records. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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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 seven staff records and observed four staff members Donna W. (DOH 8.26.1991), Railynn M. (5.2023), Vincent C. (DOH 2.21.2021), and Patricia B. (DOH 8.8.2024 to be missing documentation of the required Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain the required Standard Precautions training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.213.F · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 seven staff records and observed two staff members Railynn M. (5.2023) and Vincent C. (DOH 2.21.2021) to be missing documentation of the required first aid and CPR module. Correction: Obtain the required First Aid and CPR module training for all staff members as required. Correct by 7.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 07/12/2025

Corrected by Jul 12, 2025

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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.

Reviewed seven staff records and observed four staff members Kristien H. (DOH 12.18.2018), Donna W. (DOH 8.26.1991), Railynn M. (5.2023), and Patricia B. (DOH 8.8.2024 to be missing documentation of the required Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain the required Child Abuse Prevention training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.219.B.1 · 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, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed eight children's records and observed four children to be missing documentation of the required immunization record. Correction: Obtain the required immunization record for all children's records as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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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 seven staff records and observed one staff member Patricia R. (DOH 8.8.2024)and Kristien H. (DOH 12.18.2018) to be missing documentation of the required Trails background check. Correction: Obtain Trails background checks for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.220.K · Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Reviewed eight children's records and observed two children to be missing documentation of the required topical preparation permission. Correction: Obtain the required topical preparations for all children's records. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Identified that the Director is responsible for collecting and reviewing immunization records and observed the required immunization training to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required immunization training for staff who are responsible for collection review, and maintenance of immunization records. Correct by 7.12.2025 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 07/12/2025

Corrected by Jul 12, 2025

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2.226.C.2 · All groups of children must be actively supervised by a qualified early childhood teacher at all times.

The school-age classroom to be supervised by two staff members who are not early childhood teacher qualified, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Each group of children must be supervised by someone who is early childhood teacher qualified. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, 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:

Identified through the out of state background check list that staff member Patricia B. (DOH 8.8.2024) lived outside of the state of Colorado in the last five years. Observed documentation of the required out of state background clearance letter to be missing. Correction: Obtain the required background checks for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background check to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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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.

Documentation of emergency drills were unavailable for March and April 2025. Correction: Emergency drills must be practiced as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

The most recent fire inspection failed the inspection posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Obtain an approving fire inspection. Correct immediately by 6.12.2025 and submit a written statement of compliance and a copy of the approving fire inspection by 7.12.2025. Correct by 06/12/2025

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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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 11 staff files and identified Zariah J. to have expired Department Approved Standard Precautions training certificate. (6/30/2024) Correction: Obtain current Department Approved Standard Precautions certificates for all staff and maintain in staff files. Correct immediately or prior to working with children Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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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.

Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Zariah J. (6/30/2024) and Annette K. (5/2024) to have expired Department Approved training about Child Abuse Prevention certificate. Correction: Obtain current Department approved Child Abuse Prevention certificate for all staff and maintain in staff files. Correct by 08/22/2024

Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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2.219.B.1 · 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, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Reviewed 7 children files and observed 2 files to be missing proof of Immunizations. Correction: Obtain current proof of immunizations for all children and maintain in child files. Correct immediately Correct by 07/22/2024

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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2.219.B.2 · 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.

Reviewed 7 children files and observed five files to be missing current health statements. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all children and maintain in child files. Correct by 08/22/2024

Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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7.701.100.A · . Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. 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 State Department-approved training

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Railyn M, to be missing Department Approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Hired 3/1/2023. Correction: Obtain current Department Approved training in Emergency and disaster preparedness and maintain certificate in staff files. Correct immediately. Correct by 08/08/2023

Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

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7.702.41.G · All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Sophia P. to be missing health statement. Hired 5/11/2023. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all staff and maintain in staff files. Correct by 09/07/2023

Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

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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.

Reviewed 8 children files and observed one file to be missing current health statement. Correction: Obtain current health statements for all children and maintain in children files. Correct by 09/07/2023

Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

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