2.212.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 3 staff files and identified Kevin M. with no annual self-reported history. Correction: Subsequent self-reported health history must be submitted annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 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.

Reviewed drill logs for the 2024-2025 school year and identified no Tornado drills were held in September and October. Correction: Tornado drills must be held monthly from March through October. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 2 child files and identified both children to be missing a health statement. Correction: All children must have a health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 identified Tari Y. (DOH 5/2024) to be missing the Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

2.216.A.1 · An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Emily J. acting as ECT and to be missing documentation of qualifications. Correction: Lead teachers must meet ECT qualifications. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 2 child files and identified both children to be missing immunization statements. Correction: All children must have a record of immunizations or a certificate of exemption. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

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:

Reviewed 3 staff files and identified Emily J (DOH 7/1/24) to be lived outside of the State in the past 5 years and to be missing Out-of-State Clearance letter. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Emily J. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance letter for Emily J. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Teachers do not complete written attendance verification throughout the day and attendance verification was not completed during transition from the playground to the classroom. Correction: Written attendance verification must be completed throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Adult scissors on teacher's desk, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director put the scissors to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ of injuries and accidents.

Exposed weed covering under the swings on the playground. Correction: Outdoor area must be kept safe and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

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

Bottle of hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Hand sanitizers must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director put the hand sanitizer to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

2.121.D · Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Reviewed 3 staff files and identified Emily J. and Tari Y. to be missing CBI Clearance letter. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Emily J. and Tari Y. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI clearance letter for Emily J. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

2.217.C.7 · All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Reviewed CCHC file and identifed the Introductory Training course to be missing. Correction: CCHC must complete the Introductory Training course. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/12/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025

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

2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In Classroom 1, observed one container of white out and one bottle of hand sanitizer to be accessible and labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit- staff stored items in a cabinet out of reach of children 4/24/24. No response required. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed the following hazards: -Stairway to main entrance of preschool building has rotting wood that is tearing posing a potential tripping hazard -On the playground, observed an approximately 1 inch gap between the small slide and the standing platform posing a potential entrapment hazard. -On the playground, observed exposed loose weed matting posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction: All outdoor equipment and materials must be free of hazards. Correct immediately or prior to licensure. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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

2.232.A.3 · The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.

Observed playground to have an approximately 12 foot gap between fencing leaving the playground not fully enclosed. Correction: Play area must be fenced or have natural barriers at least 4 feet high to restrict children from unsafe areas. Correct immediately or prior to licensure. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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

2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

In Classroom 2, observed outlets to the holiday lights to be uncovered. Correction: All electrical outlets in rooms used by children must have protective covers or have safetey outlets. Corrected at time of visit -staff placed covers on uncovered electrical outlets 4/24/24. No response required. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Observed playground to have approximately 2 inches of wood chips under their perminantly installed playground structure that was over 18 inches in height. Correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient surface in the use zones surrounding the euipment. Correct immediately or prior to licensure. Correct by 04/24/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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