Yuma Children's Academy

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.

No documentation of drills held over the past 12 months at the time of inspection. Correction: A record of all emergency drills held over the past 12 months must be maintained by the center. Correct by 01/15/2026

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Empty plastic grocery bag accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the preschool classroom. Correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved item making it inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 01/15/2026

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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

Reviewed 5 children's files and observed 1 file having an expired emergency medical authorization. Correction: Obtain documentation of current emergency medical authorization and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 01/15/2026

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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2.213.J · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 2 director files and observed 1 director to be missing working with an early childhood mental health consultant training. Correction: Obtain documentation of working with an early childhood mental health consultant training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/15/2026

Corrected by Feb 15, 2026

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2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 2 director files and observed 1 director to be missing introduction to child care health consultation training. Correction: Obtain documentation of introduction to child care health consultation training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 02/15/2026

Corrected by Feb 15, 2026

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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.

No staff at time of inspection with current immunization training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunization training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 01/15/2026

Corrected by Jan 15, 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 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 5 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing an immunization record. Correction: Obtain documentation of current immunization record and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 01/15/2026

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations 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.

Reviewed 5 children's files and observed 2 files having an expired health statement for a child less than 2 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with

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2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Identified through director's statement and staff statements that staff member 1 has physically caused harm to Child 1 in the toddler room. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats. Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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2.223.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Identified through staff statements that children have been left unsupervised in the big room while staff member 3 and 4 are in kitchen and classroom prepping lunch. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: All children must be under direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Identified through staff statements staff in the toddler classroom are supervising between 6 and 7 children ages 12 months to 36 months during nap time with 1 staff member. Correction: Ensure staff to child ratio's in the toddler room are 1 staff to 5 toddlers ages 12 months to 36 months. Correct by 12/19/2025 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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2.224.C.2 · Toddlers must be sitting when eating or drinking.

1 toddler laying on cot asleep with a full bottle in their mouth in the toddler classroom. Correction: Toddlers must be sitting when eating or drinking. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher moved bottle away from sleeping child and placed on counter in toddler classroom. No response needed. Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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

Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on counter next to diaper changing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ table in the toddler classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved item making it inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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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.

A christmas tree plugged into an electrical outlet with an exposed electrical plug from the christmas tree plug accessible to children in the preschool classroom. Correction: in rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Teacher placed a protective cover making electrical plug inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 12/19/2025

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Over the counter medications accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k classroom. Correction: All medications, except those medications specified in the department approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director locked cabinet making the medications inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/04/2025

Corrected by Sep 4, 2025

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2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on bulletin boards in the main entry way and in the big room. Observed staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on art work on the walls in the infant classroom. Observed staples accessible to children less than 3 years of age on artwork on the walls in the toddler classroom. Correction: Staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/04/2025

Corrected by Sep 4, 2025

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2.229.E · Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Small push pins accessible to children less than 3 years of age of bulleting boards in main entry and big room. Correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 09/04/2025

Corrected by Sep 4, 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 observed Julissa E. having an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current standard precautions training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 06/13/2025

Corrected by Jun 13, 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 11 staff files and observed Julissa E. having an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Obtain documentation of current child abuse prevention training and submit documentation of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 06/13/2025

Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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

Sunscreen and hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet below handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Toddler teacher locked cabinet making items inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 06/13/2025

Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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2.220.G · All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center's policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Over the counter medication accessible to children in unlocked cabinet above sink in the infant classroom. Correction: All medications except those medications specified in the department approved medication administration training as emergency medications must be locked and inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/21/2025

Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

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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.

Electrical outlet to be missing protective cover accessible to children in preschool classroom, inside child cubby. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. Correct by 01/21/2025

Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

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2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Identified that the providers completed infant safe sleep training on 10/17/2023 and 9/30/2023, and children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ in their care were found in unapproved equipment for sleep. Correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Correct by 05/16/2024 ________________________________________________

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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2.223.C.15 · Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

Licensing specialist reviewed video of infant classroom and observed infants sleeping in bouncy chairs and on boppy pillows for approximately 1 hour without being moved to their approved sleep area. Correction: Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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2.222.A.2 · Children being diapered must be within arm’s reach of the staff member and actively supervised throughout the diapering process.

Licensing specialist reviewed video of infant classroom and observed staff member not within arms reach of a child on the diaper changing table. Correction: Children being diapered must be within arms reach of the staff member and actively supervised throughout the diapering process. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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2.223.B.1 · Outside of mealtimes, children who are awake must not be confined for more than fifteen (15) minutes at a time to cribs, playpens, swings, highchairs, infant seats, or other equipment that confines movement. Children must have the opportunity for freedom of gross motor movement.

Licensing specialist reviewed video of infant classroom and observed Infants confined to bouncy chairs at FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ different times during the day for approximately 1 to 2 hours. Correction: Outside of mealtimes, children who are awake must not be confined for more than 15 minutes at a time to cribs, playpens, swings, highchairs, infant seats, or other equipment that confines movement. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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

Infants placed in bouncy chairs that are being propped on boppy pillows posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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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.

Portable climber with slide measuring over 18 inches in height placed on grass on the toddler playground. Correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have a resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Director moved climbing equipment to resilient material. Correct by 05/16/2024

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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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 13 staff files and observed Kelsey to be missing a medical statement. Correction: Obtain documentation of current medical statement and add to staff file. Correct by 03/01/2024

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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2.219.B.3 · Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ 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.

Reviewed 12 children's files and observed 1 child having an expired health statement for a child under 2 years of age. Correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement and add to child's file. Correct by 03/01/2024

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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

Approximately 7 diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked cabinet under diaper changing table in the infant classroom. Correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Staff locked cabinet making the items inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/31/2024

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

Teacher scissors accessible to children in an unlocked drawer next to sink in the 3's-4's classroom. Correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Staff moved teacher scissors to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/31/2024

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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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 of injuries and accidents.

4 bolts with more than 2 threads depths accessible to children protruding from the back of the chalkboard on the 2's-3's playground posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/31/2024

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

An electrical outlet to be missing protective covers accessible to children in the 3's-4's classroom. Correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT*** Staff placed protective covers on electrical outlet making it inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/31/2024

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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