EA dba The Children's Courtyard

2.212.G · Correction due September 24, 2026

Reviewed 11 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a medical statement signed by a physician within 30 days of hire.

Required correction: All staff must submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, within 30 days of hire. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 09/24/2026

2.223.A.2

In the Twos classroom, there were three children in care and four children on the attendance tracking sheet.

2.229.C · Correction due August 24, 2026

In the Pre-K classroom, two cans of shaving cream labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were on the counter near the sink and accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation N on the probationary license.

Required correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director removed the cans of shaving cream from the classroom making the items inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 08/24/2026

2.229.C · Correction due July 29, 2026

The following items were identified as 'keep out of reach of children' were accessible to children: In the Preschool 2 classroom, two bottles of sunscreen and a bottle of dry erase board cleaner were in an unlocked drawer. In the School Age Classroom, two bottles of sunscreen were on the counter.

Required correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director moved the items and put them into locked drawers making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 07/29/2026

2.229.G · Correction due July 29, 2026

In the School Age Classroom, a roll of loose plastic bags were on the counter and accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director put the bags in a locked drawer making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 07/29/2026

2.229.H · Correction due July 29, 2026

In the School Age classroom, a pair of adult scissors were in a supply caddy and accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director placed the scissors in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 07/29/2026

2.209.B.1

Through staff interviews found that CH1 received an injury at the center. Staff members were aware of the injury happening. Staff failed to document on an injury report the event and no report was given to the parent of the the child.

2.217.A.7 · Correction due June 11, 2026

Through review of name to face documentation and staff interviews, it was found that the preschool classroom was being supervised by an unqualified staff member on 5/22/26 from 3:15pm-4:05pm and again 4:54pm-5:58pm. The facility received technical assistance regarding this issue on 5/19/26; however, the facility continued to allow an unqualified staff member to supervise children alone. ** This is a direct violation of stipulation (K) on the probationary license

Required correction: Ensure that there is a qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children at all times. Correct immediately and submit a plan for ongoing compliance by 6/18/26. Correct by 06/11/2026

Founded

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2.217.A.14

Through review found that ratio was not maintained in the following room on 5/19/26: Preschool 1 room: 8:02am-8:09am, there were 12 children and 1 staff member. Ratio should have been 1 staff to 10 children. ***This is a direct violation of stipulation (D) on the probationary license.

2.217.A.15 · Correction due May 19, 2026

Through review found that Maximum Group size was not maintained in the following room on 5/19/26: Toddler 2 room: 8:00am-8:06am, there were 11 children present with 2 staff members. Maximum Group size for this age group is 10 children.

Required correction: Ensure that maximum group size is maintained at all times. Correct immediately and submit a plan for compliance by 5/26/26 Correct by 05/19/2026

2.229.G · Correction due May 19, 2026

In the Toddler 3 room there were loose trash bags under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. These bags were accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at the time of visit by locking the cabinet and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026

2.230.A

In the toddler 3 room there were 2 puzzles listed as developmentally appropriate for children ages 2 years and older. The toddler 3 room had children under the age of 2 years present.

2.216.C.2 · Correction due May 19, 2026

Reviewed 20 staff files and found 2 assistants / aides working in a toddler classroom without documentation of a completed 8 hour toddler orientation specific to the facility. The facility received technical assistance about this issue on 3/5/26. ***This is a direct violation of stipulation (L) on the probationary license.

Required correction: Ensure that assistants / aides working in a toddler classroom receive 8 hours of toddler specific orientation specific to the facility. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 5/26/26. Correct by 05/19/2026

2.138.A

Reviewed the drill log and found no drills of any kind were preformed and documented in 2026.

Required correction: Moving forward ensure that drills are preformed and documented according to rules and regulations. Correct

Through review found the following rooms out of max group size regulation: 3/30/26: Toddler 2 from 7:50am-7:52am had 12 children and the max group size was 10 children. 3/31/26: Toddler 2 from 7:58am-8:08am had 12 children and the max group size was 10 children. Preschool from 8:58am-9:40am had 21 children and max group size was 20 children

Founded

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2.127.D · Correction due March 25, 2026

In the school age room there was no ratio or capacity signed posted. This is a direct violation of stipulation D on the probationary license.

Required correction: Ensure that there is a ratio and capacity sign posted in each licensed space. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by by posting the ratio and capacity sign in the school age room. No response required. Correct by 03/25/2026

The school age room was out of ratio during the following times on 3/25/26:

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 25, 2026

In the courtyard there were diapering supplies accessible to children on a counter.

Required correction: Ensure that diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** corrected at the time of visit by removing the items from the room and making safe. No response required. Correct by 03/25/2026

2.223.A.2

In the Early preschool room staff did not know how many children were in their care when asked by the licensing specialist. Staff stated that they had 10 children in their care but actually had 12 children. Staff did not know how many children were in their care from 8:57am-9:30am. This is a direct violation of stipulation F on the probationary license.

2.230.B · Correction due March 25, 2026

On the school age playground, the privacy screen was not attached to the gate posing a potential hazard. This is a direct violation of stipulation N on the probationary license.

Required correction: Ensure that all areas are free from hazards both indoors and outdoors. Correct immediately. ** corrected at the time of visit by using zip ties to secure the privacy screen and making safe. No response required. Correct by 03/25/2026

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 5, 2026

In the preschool 1 bathroom there were diapering supplies accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that diapering supplies are inaccessible at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at the time of visit by putting the diapering supplies on a high shelf and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 03/05/2026

2.229.B

In the pre-K room there were window blind cords freely hanging down and accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that window blind cords are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at

Founded

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Unfounded

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2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due February 11, 2026

In the toddler 2 and pre-K rooms, napping mats were spaced less than 2 feet apart.

Required correction: Ensure that napping mats are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit moving the mats to be more than 2 feet apart. No response required Correct by 02/11/2026

2.229.C

In the Early preschool classroom there was glass cleaner labeled "keep out of reach" that was accessible to children.

2.217.A.14

Ratio was not maintained in the following rooms: 2/11/26: Tod/2's room: 7:40am-7:48am, there were 6 children and 1 staff member. Ratio should have been 1 staff to 5 children because 1 year olds were present in the room; 2/11/26:Early Preschool: 9:34am-10:56am, there were 9 children and 1 staff member, ratio should have been 1 staff member to 8 children. 1/26/26: 2's room: 9:10am-9:13am, there was 1 staff and 9 children. Ratio should have been 1 staff member to 8 children. ***This is a direct violation of stipulation (D) on the probationary license.

Required correction: Ensure that ratio is maintained at all times. Correct immediately and submit a plan for compliance by 2/18/26

2.230.B · Correction due February 11, 2026

On the preschool playground there was weed barrier exposed and metal edging on the fence was pulling away and had sharp edges. In the toddler 1 room there was a changing pad that had edges that were broken open. All items posed a potential hazard to children.

Required correction: Ensure that all indoor and outdoor areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately and submit a plan for compliance by 2/18/26. Correct by 02/11/2026

2.217.A.14

During the walk through the 2’s room had children ages 1yr-2.5yr present. The ratio in the room should have been 1 staff to 5 children. The room had 1 staff member and 7 children from 10:09am-10:41am. The room was out of ratio by 2 children during that time.

2.229.C · Correction due January 22, 2026

In the Early preschool room there was bubbles on a low shelf, in the unlocked hall storage room there was potting soil and in the unlocked laundry room there was soaps / disinfectants. All items were labeled "keep out of reach" and were accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach" are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by locking the hall storage and laundry rooms and by moving the bubbles to a higher shelf, making all items inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2026

2.229.L · Correction due January 22, 2026

In the preschool 1 room there was an animal puzzle with small parts that fit into a choke tube. The room had a child under the age of 3years present.

Required correction: Ensure that all items that fit into a choke tube are inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the animal puzzle and making safe. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2026

2.230.B · Correction due January 22, 2026

On the preschool playground there was exposed weed barrier posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that all indoor and outdoor areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by the assistant director raking woods chips around to cover the weed barrier. No response required. Correct by 01/22/2026

2.217.A.14 · Correction due December 18, 2025

In the Toddler 2 room it showed the room was out of ratio during the following time: 7:27am-7:30am- 7 children were present with 1 staff member and ratio for the room should be 1 staff to 5 children.

Required correction: Ensure that ratio is maintained at all times. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 12/30/25 Correct by 12/18/2025

2.223.A.2

In the 2's room from 12:18pm-2:10pm there were 11 children present in the classroom but 12 were signed in on the name to face.

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due December 18, 2025

In Pre-K and and Preschool 1 room, napping cots were spaced less than 2 feet apart.

Required correction: Ensure that napping mats are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at the time of visit by moving the cots to be more than 2 feet apart. No response required. Correct by 12/18/2025

2.229.L · Correction due December 18, 2025

In the 2's room, there was artwork with cotton balls on it, posing a choking hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that all items that are choking hazards are inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the art from the classroom and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 12/18/2025

2.230.B · Correction due December 18, 2025

On the Preschool and toddler playgrounds, the privacy screening was freely flapping in the wind and not secured to the fence, posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that all indoor and outdoor areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 12/30/25 Correct by 12/18/2025

2.121.F · Correction due November 20, 2025

The PDIS Large Center Director certificate for the Assistant Director was altered. The certificate made available for review stated that the Assistant Director was awarded a Large Center Director Credential. The awarded credential associated with the PDIS credential via tracking number is attached to a ECPC level 2 credential for the same staff member. Identified that ECPC Large Center Director credential for the Assistant Director was never issued and was denied. 26.5-5-317(2)(g) C.R.S. Furnish or make any misleading or any false statement or report to the department.

Required correction: Furnishing a false or misleading report to the department may result in adverse action. Correct immediately 11/20/25 and submit a written plan of compliance by 11/27/25. Correct by 11/20/2025

2.217.A.14

The 2's room was out of ratio from 8:07am-8:09am. The ratio in the room should have been 1 adult to 7 children, and the room had 8 children with 1 adult during that time frame.

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due November 20, 2025

In the Preschool 1 there were cots with children sleeping on them spaced less than 2 feet apart.

Required correction: Ensure that all cots are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by moving the cots to be spaced 2 feet apart. No response required. Correct by 11/20/2025

2.230.B · Correction due November 20, 2025

On the preschool playground there was exposed weed barrier showing posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that the outdoor areas are free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** corrected at time of visit by raking the wood chips in the area to fully cover the exposed weed barrier. No response required. Correct by 11/20/2025

2.217.A.15 · Correction due October 22, 2025

Through review found that on 10/10/25 the program was out of max group size in the following rooms: ~Tod 2: Max group size was 10 children and they were over max group size from 7:41am-7:45am with 13 children and again from 7:50am-8:04am with 12 children.

Required correction: Ensure that max group size maintained at all times. Corrected immediately and submit compliance by 10/29/25 Correct by 10/22/2025

2.212.A

Through staff interviews and the review of digital documentation, found that the facility messaged through the parent app about a severe reaction and never made a call nor attempted to follow up on contacting the parent about the reaction.

Required correction: Staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making and concern for the proper care of children. Correct

2.217.A.3 · Correction due October 22, 2025

Through staff interviews and review of scheduling documentation found that on 10/10/25 there was no qualified director or assistant director working at the site. Also found that on 10/22/25 there was not a qualified director or assistant director working 60% of the day during operational hours of the facility.

Required correction: Ensure that there is a qualified director or assistant director on site 60% of the day during operational hours of the facility. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 10/29/25 Correct by 10/22/2025

Through review found that on 10/10/25 the program was out of ratio in the following rooms: ~Tod 2- Ratio was 1:5 and from 7:17am-7:30am there was 7 children with 1 staff member. ~2’s- Ratio was 1:8 and from 8:20am-8:25am there was 10 children with 1 staff member. Also on 10/22/25 the following rooms show out of ratio: ~Pre-K: Ratio was 1:12 and from 8:57am-9:12am there was 14 children with 1 staff member.

2.217.A.15 · Correction due October 22, 2025

Through review found that on 10/10/25 the program was out of max group size in the following rooms: ~Tod 2: Max group size was 10 children and they were over max group size from 7:41am-7:45am with 13 children and again from 7:50am-8:04am with 12 children.

Required correction: Ensure that max group size maintained at all times. Corrected immediately and submit compliance by 10/29/25 Correct by 10/22/2025

Founded

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2.121.J.1 · Correction due September 25, 2025

Reviewed 2 staff files and found 1 without documentation of a completed out of state background check.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check Clearance Letter for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/25/2025

2.223.A.2

In the Toddler 2 room there were 6 children signed in on the name to face but only 5 were present.

Required correction: Ensure that attendance verification is completed when children transition into another classroom. Correct

2.223.D.4.c · Correction due September 25, 2025

In the preschool and pre-k room there were children napping on cots that did not have sheets on them.

Required correction: Ensure that each child is provided a sheet for their napping cot. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by adding a sheet to the napping cots. No response required. Correct by 09/25/2025

2.229.L · Correction due September 25, 2025

In the infant room there was sensory bottles with unsecured lids that had small beads in them, and in the Early Preschool room there was magnets on a door jam. All items fit into a choke tube and were accessible to children under the age of 3 years.

Required correction: Ensure that all items that fit into a choke tube are inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit. by removing the items from both classrooms and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 09/25/2025

2.121.J.1 · Correction due September 10, 2025

Reviewed 2 staff files and found 1 without documentation of an out of state clearance letter.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/10/2025

2.222.A.1.b

In the early preschool and toddler 3 rooms, diapering supplies were accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct Immediately. ** Corrected at

2.229.B · Correction due September 10, 2025

In the Courtyard and early preschool rooms, Blind cords were freely hanging down and accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that all blind cords are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by wrapping up the cords and making them inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 09/10/2025

2.234.A · Correction due September 10, 2025

In the Pre-K room there was a shelf blocking the secondary emergency exit.

Required correction: Ensure that all emergency egress exits are free and clear of obstacles. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by moving the shelf and making the exit clear. No response required. Correct by 09/10/2025

2.229.C · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the Preschool 2 classroom there was bubbles, and soap labeled "keep out of reach" and accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the bubbles and soap and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.209.A.7

Reviewed 15 children files and found 2 with expired emergency medication authorizations.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all children at the center. Correct immediately and submit

2.229.D · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the preschool 2's classroom, Staples were stuck in the carpet and accessible to children under 3 years of age.

Required correction: Ensure that staples are inaccessible at all times to children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the staples from the carpet and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.229.E · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the preschool 2 classroom, Tacks were used to hang wall decor in a room accessible to children under 3 years of age.

Required correction: Ensure that tacks are not used in rooms with children under the age of 3 years. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing the tacks from the room and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.229.G · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the toddler 3 and preschool 1 rooms, loose Ziploc bags were accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that loose plastic bags are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing from the classrooms and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

In the following rooms chokables were accessible to children under 3 years old: Preschool 2: Small chalk pieces Preschool 1: P.P.B. and melt beads in an unlocked drawer

2.230.B · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the following rooms hazards were observed creating a safety concern for children: Pre-k: A power cord was plugged into the wall and not into a device posing a potential shock hazard. Preschool: A power cord was plugged into the wall and not into a device posing a potential shock hazard. School Age Playground: a Teether ball was hanging freely on the playground with 2 year old children on it, posing a potential strangulation hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that all rooms used for care are free from hazards. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by unplugging the cords in each room from the wall and hanging up the teether ball making it inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

In the following areas the building was found to not be in good repair: Pre-k: Paint was chipping on the walls in the classroom.

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due May 15, 2025

On the large playground, at the bottom of the red climbing ladder, there is a patch of pour and play missing in an area that is required to have 6 inches of resilient surfacing.

Required correction: Ensure that there is 6 inches of resilient surfacing in fall zone areas. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/15/25. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.120.C.1.a

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Aalyah D. without documentation of a completed TRAILS check.

2.121.D.4.a · Correction due May 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Hannah D. without documentation of a completed CBI check.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Hannah D. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member Hannah D. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due May 15, 2025

In the toddler 1, preschool 1, preschool 2 and 2's classrooms, diapering supplies were accessible to children in the restrooms. Previously cited on 4/21/25

Required correction: Ensure that all diapering supplies are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. ** Corrected at time of visit by removing from the restroom and making inaccessible. No response required. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.209.B.4 · Correction due June 15, 2025

Reviewed 15 children files and found 5 with expired health statements and 1 without a health statement.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all children at the center. Correct by 06/15/2025

2.212.G · Correction due June 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Aaliyah (DOH: 4/1/25) without a medical statement within 30 days of hire. Also found Keily without an annual self report signed health statement.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all staff at the center. Correct by 06/15/2025

2.213.B · Correction due May 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Renata M. with an expired standard precautions course. (Exp: 3/1/25)

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/15/25. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.213.C

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Renata M. with an expired safe sleep course. (Exp: 3/1/25)

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by

2.213.G · Correction due May 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Renata M. with an expired child abuse course. (Exp: 3/1/25)

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/15/25. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.213.J · Correction due June 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Renata M. (assistant director since 8/2024) without a completed Working with an early childhood mental health consultant training course.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for the assistant director at the center. Correct by 06/15/2025

2.213.M · Correction due June 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Renata, Kaily, Elizabeth, and Shakria without documentation of 15 hours of completed professional development within the last year.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff at the center. Correct by 06/15/2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Nissi without documentation of a completed toddler orientation and was

2.219.B.1 · Correction due May 15, 2025

Reviewed 15 children files and found 1 child with the incorrect exemption form.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required documentation for all children at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/15/25. Correct by 05/15/2025

2.220.K

Reviewed 15 children files and found 1 child with an expired topical ointment form and 5 children with missing topical ointment forms.

2.213.D · Correction due May 15, 2025

Reviewed 23 staff files and found Lexi W. without documentation of a completed Prevention of shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training and was working with children under 3 years of age.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain required training for all staff at the center. Correct immediately and submit compliance by 6/15/25. Correct by 05/15/2025

Founded

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.

Founded

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.