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 5 staff member files and observed 1 staff member to be missing the initial health statement signed by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all staff. Correct and submit written compliance by 5/24/2025 Correct by 05/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 4 children files and observed 1 child to have an unsigned health statement from their health care provider. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements signed and dated by a health care provider. Correct and submit written compliance by 5/24/2025. Correct by 05/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 facility's drill log and observed no fire drill was done in January 2025. Correction: Ensure fire drills are done monthly, tornado drills are done Mar-Oct when children are present, and lock down drills are done quarterly. Correct immediately 4/24/2025 and submit written compliance 5/24/2025. Correct by 04/24/2025

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 4 staff files and observed Amy K. to have an expired TRAILS clearance letter (10/4/18). Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Amy K. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Amy K. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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 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.

Reviewed Fire inspection report and observed it to be expires. Last fire inspection done on 2/17/22. Correction: Obtain and maintain every 2 years, a current and up to date fire inspection report. Correct immediately 5/8/24 and submit compliance by 6/8/24. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024

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

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Reviewed 4 children's files and observed one to have an expired health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain a current and up to date health statement for all children enrolled. Correct and submit compliance by 6/8/24. Correct by 06/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2024

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.

On shelf accessible to children, observed 4 boxes of COVID test. Correction: Ensure all "keep out of reach of children" items are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 5/8/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by placing them out of reach of children. No response required. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In Blue classroom, observed adult scissors accessible to children. Correction: Ensure all sharp tools are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately 5/8/24. ***Corrected at time of visit by placing them out of reach of children. No response required. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________

Small playground equipment next to the sandbox observed to have chipped paint. Correction: Ensure all outdoor equipment and furnishings are safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately 5/8/24 and submit compliance by 6/8/24. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Climbing area on playground equipment observed to have less than 3 inches of resilient material (pea gravel) Correction: Ensure all climbing equipment 18 inches or higher has at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately 5/8/24 and submit compliance by 6/8/24. Correct by 05/08/2024

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024

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

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

a brown little tykes boat on the playground to be cracking in 2 spots on the top and the inside front posing a safety hazard. Correction: Ensure all equipment is sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately 9/11/23 and submit compliance by 9/18/23. Correct by 09/11/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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

7.702.72.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.

multiple areas around the permanent play structure to have 2 inches of resilient material. Correction: All equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material in the use zone. Correct immediately 9/11/23 and submit compliance by 9/18/23. Correct by 09/11/2023

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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