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Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood lists each program’s complaints on its Colorado Shines page, with the department’s verdict on each and a report behind it, going back about three years. Older complaints are released only on request. The department does not rank complaints by severity in either place.
Supervisory visit · October 30, 2024
2.206.A · Correction due October 30, 2024
Reviewed 8 child files. One child missing the signed policies and procedures document.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have a signed policies and procedures document on file at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
At the time of visit, the program is not using a written attendance verification tool to track attendance and transitions throughout the day.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due October 30, 2024
Reviewed 8 child files. One child missing the dated, written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have a dated, written authorization for emergency care that is updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.209.B.4 · Correction due October 30, 2024
Reviewed 8 child files. One child missing an updated health statement, and two children missing documentation of a health statement.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have a current copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider on file and available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.222.A.1.b
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4B, the cabinet in the bathroom was unlocked and diaper change supplies were accessible to children.
2.217.A.15 · Correction due October 30, 2024
Confirmed through staff statements, the classrooms combine on the playground in the mornings, approximately 34 children, exceeding the maximum group size for children ages 4 -5 years old.
Required correction: Immediately, maximum group size must not be exceeded at any time for any reason. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.229.G · Correction due October 30, 2024
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4B, the cabinet in the bathroom was unlocked and loose plastic bags were accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all loose plastic bags must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher moved the plastic bags to a locked cabinet making the items inaccessible. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.229.H
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4A, a pair of adult scissors were on the teachers desk and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the scissors were moved
2.230.B · Correction due October 30, 2024
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4A, a loose phone cord was on along the north wall and accessible to children, creating a strangulation and tripping hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, all indoor equipment and materials must be safe and free of hazards at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher secured the phone cord to the wall bringing the facility into compliance. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.237.B · Correction due October 30, 2024
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4A, the overhead light near the bathroom is flickering, showing the lighting is not in good repair and is a potentially unsafe condition.
Required correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/30/2024. Correct by 10/30/2024
2.237.H · Correction due October 30, 2024
At the time of visit, in Classroom 4B, an electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to children, creating a safety hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher put a cover on the outlet bringing the facility into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 10/30/2024
Supervisory visit · December 4, 2023
Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sahina and Sofia missing documentation of a completed CBI background check. Sofia missing documentation of a completed FBI background check. Sahina and Sofia are not working alone with children.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files. All staff must have completed CBI and FBI background checks available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff members Sahina and Sofia have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and/or FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Sahina and Sofia with a written statement of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.71.C
At the time of visit, the following items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were observed: In Mobile A a bottle of Advil was in an unlocked desk drawer, and a bottle of hand sanitizer and a can of Lysol disinfectant spray were in an unlocked closet. In Mobile B, a bottle of sunscreen was in an unlocked closet.
7.702.41.G · Correction due January 4, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Delaney, Mai, and Sofia missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must submit to the center a signed medical statement before submitting self-reported health histories annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/4/2024. Correct by 01/04/2024
7.702.42.A · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 6 staff files. Mai, Sofia, Delaney, and Sahina missing documentation of the Building and Physical Premises safety training.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files. All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children and documentation must be available for review at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
Reviewed 6 staff files. Delaney missing documentation of a completed Standard Precautions training.
7.702.42.G · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 6 staff files. Delaney and Susmita missing documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention which must be updated annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/4/2024. Correct by 12/04/2023
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sahina and Sofia missing documentation of a completed TRAILS background check. Sahina and Sofia are not working alone with children.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files. All staff must have a completed TRAILS background check available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff members Sahina and
7.702.91.D · Correction due December 4, 2023
At the time of visit, in Mobile A, a personal bag was on a low shelf in an unlocked closet which was accessible to children. In Mobile B, a personal bag was on top of the teacher's desk which was accessible to children.
Required correction: Immedately, all staff personal bags and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the personal bags were stored in closets that were then locked making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.91.H · Correction due December 4, 2023
At the time of visit, in Mobile A, three outlets did not have protective covers and were accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher covered the outlets. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.31.A
Reviewed 10 child files. 7 files missing documentation of a current written authorization for emergency medical care.
7.702.34.A.7 · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 10 child files. 7 missing a current, written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately, review all child files. All files must have a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care that is updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.34.B.4 · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 10 child files. One child missing current health statement.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All files must have a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider that is updated annually and upon changes. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.51.B.11
Reviewed 10 child files. 3 files missing a sunscreen authorization form.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All files must have a written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s) to
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