Katherine Peterson

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 4 child files and identified one child's health statement not indicating when the next visit is required by the health care provider. Correction: The statement must include when the next visit is required by the heath care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2026

Corrected by May 1, 2026

2.336.C.1 · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.”

In the kitchen dining room, small puzzle pieces on the table, accessible to children under 3 years of age, posing a potential choke hazard. Correction: Hazardous materials must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/31/2026

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

2.318.C.3 · The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

A record of the monthly smoke alarm testing to be missing. Correction: A record of the smoke alarm testing must be recorded. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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, lockdown and active shooter drill logs to be missing. Correction: A record of all emergency drills must be maintained. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Reviewed provider's file and identified the Standard Precautions Training to be expired. Correction: The training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025

Corrected by May 1, 2025

2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Reviewed provider's file and identified the Medication Administration Training to be expired. Correction: The training must be completed every 3 years. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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 provider's file and identified the Playground Safety for Homes Training to be missing. Correction: The training is required to be completed once. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/01/2025

Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

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 provider's file and identified the Injury Prevention for Homes Training to be missing. Correction: The training is required to be completed once. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to

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 provider's file and identified the Working with a ECMHC Training to be missing. Correction: The training is required to be completed once. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/01/2025

Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

2.312.R.1 · The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Reviewed provider's file and identified 4 hours of professional training for the year. Correction: At least 15 hours of professional development hours must be completed each year. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/01/2025

Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

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 FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 5 child files and identified one child with expired medical statement. Correction: Each child must have a current medical statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/01/2025

Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

2.337.D.4 · Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety on/off knob.

The grill on the backyard patio to be missing safety knobs, with the propane hooked up, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction: Gas grills must be inaccessible to children or have safety knobs on. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/01/2025

Corrected by May 1, 2025

2.312.E · Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

The Provider's medication administration training to be expired posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Obtain the required medication administration training as required. Correct immediately by 6.12.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist 6.19.2024. Correct by 06/12/2024

Corrected by Jun 12, 2024

7.707.923.A · All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, 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.

At the time of the visit, observed the following items accessible to children in the following areas: -2 adult scissors in an unlocked kitchen drawer by the fridge. -large knife in an unlocked kitchen drawer. -2 empty plastic bags on the kitchen table. -Rooting hormones container labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the kitchen table -2 Bug spray bottles labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the kitchen table Correction: All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, the provider removed all items and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 07/17/2023

Corrected by Jul 17, 2023