RCS Preschool

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

Observed large sharp push pins accessible to children in the AG1 classroom. Correction: All sharp instruments must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately 5/7/26 and submit compliance by 6/7/26. ***Corrected at time of by removing push pins, no response required. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

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

Observed a bottle of bubbles accessible to children in the TV2 classroom labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately 5/7/26 and submit compliance by 6/7/26. ***Corrected at time of inspection by removing bottle from classroom, no response required. Correct by 05/07/2026

Corrected by May 7, 2026

2.209.A.6 · 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 health history, including any health care plans, which indicates communicable diseases and chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had, any known drug reactions and allergies, medications being taken, any necessary health procedures or special diets, and immunization record;

Reviewed 8 children files and observed 1 child to not have documentation of completed health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all children. Submit compliance by 6/7/26. Correct by 06/07/2026

Corrected by Jun 7, 2026

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.

Observed outlet in AG-2 room to not have a protective cover. Correction: All outlets in rooms used by children must have protective outlet covers. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. ***Corrected at time of inspection by installing protective cover in outlet, no response required. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

2.220.C · Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Observed 2 emergency medications in T.V.-down room to not be in their original labeled box. Correction: All medication must be kept in their original container at all times. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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 16 children files and observed 1 child to not have documentation of completed emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date emergency medical authorization for all children. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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 17 staff files and observed staff to have an expired standard precaution training (staff 1 expired 7/20/2024) and 1 staff to not have documentation of completed training. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date standard precaution training for all staff. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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 17 staff files and observed 1 staff to have an expired child abuse prevention training (expired 7/17/2024). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date child abuse prevention training documentation for all staff. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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 17 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of completed health statement. Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date health statements for all staff. Submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 10/16/2024

Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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.

Reivewed 17 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of First Aid and CPR module (hire date- 8/2008). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date First Aid and CPR module training for all staff. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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 17 staff files and observed 2 staff to not have documentation of completed Intro to Early Intervention and preschool special education training (staff 1 hire date- 8/2006 and staff 2 hire date- /2008). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Intro to Early Intervention and preschool special education training

2.213.I · 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 Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 17 staff files and observed 1 staff to not have documentation of completed Impact of Bias training (staff 1 hire date- 8/2006). Correction: Obtain and maintain current and up to date Impact of Bias training for all staff. Correct immediately 9/16/2024 and submit compliance by 10/16/2024. Correct by 09/16/2024

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024