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Complaint · August 15, 2025
Unfounded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due September 4, 2025
Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Teacher corrected at time of visit by applying the child lock. No further response required.
Complaint · February 18, 2025
Founded · 2.120.C.1.a · Correction due March 3, 2025
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.
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 Deshawa has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Deshawa with written response to Specialist. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dve1uqcQzgGrgXcupoW8iFTY40EXqRXVguaJ-UI4iko/edit#slide=id.g13ed1717594_3_0
Founded · 2.213.B · Personnel · Correction due March 3, 2025
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.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response.
Founded · 2.213.D · Correction due March 3, 2025
Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head trauma training certificates for all staff who work with children less than 3 years of age to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response.
Founded · 2.213.G · Staff Files · Correction due March 3, 2025
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.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Mandated reporter (Child Abuse Preventions and reporting) training to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response.
Founded · 2.213.I · Correction due March 17, 2025
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.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that the program obtains documentation of training completion, for all staff, for the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals or other department approved training on Implicit Bias.
Founded · 2.213.F · Correction due March 17, 2025
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.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that all staff, to include the above listed staff, have completed the Department-approved training for Introduction to First Aid and CPR module.
Founded · 2.216.C.2 · Toddler Program · Correction due March 3, 2025
Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff aides work directly under the supervision of the Director of an Early childhood teacher and have documentation of 8 hours of orientation at the toddler program. Provide a written plan of action, along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response.
Complaint · February 7, 2023
Founded · 7.702.91.H · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due February 14, 2023
In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
Required correction: Outlets must be covered. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, outlets were covered.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.72.B · Correction due February 14, 2023
Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Required correction: Ensure all indoor spaces are free of hazards. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, doors were all locked.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due February 14, 2023
All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Required correction: All staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the well-being of children. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance.
Founded · 7.702.42.C · Correction due February 14, 2023
Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Required correction: Staff members working with children less than 12 months must take the training prior to working with children and annually. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of complaince with documentation to the Specialist.
Founded · 7.702.62.D.5.a.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due February 14, 2023
Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
Required correction: Ensure children are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance.
Founded · 7.702.62.C.2.a · Correction due February 14, 2023
Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
Required correction: All cribs must have a properly fitting sheet. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance.
Founded · 7.702.51.B.7 · Health/Medication · Correction due February 14, 2023
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.
Required correction: All medication must be locked and inaccessible to children. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance.
Founded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due February 14, 2023
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
Required correction: Ratio must be followed at all times. Immediately correct and submit a written statement of compliance.
Founded · 7.702.71.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due February 14, 2023
Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, all items were moved.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.71.H · Equipment/Materials · Correction due February 14, 2023
Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure sharp objects are kept inaccessible. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, items were moved.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.91.K · Building Requirements · Correction due February 14, 2023
Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
Required correction: Ensure kitchens are locked. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, kitchen was locked.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.92.C · Building Requirements · Correction due February 14, 2023
Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.
Required correction: Ensure exits are unobstructed at all times. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, egress was cleared.*** No response required.
Founded · 7.702.71.E · Equipment/Materials · Correction due February 14, 2023
Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.
Required correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessisble to children under the age of 3. ***CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, thumb tack was removed.*** No response required.
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