Clayton Early Learning (Educare Denver)

2.229.L · Correction due February 4, 2026

Cotton balls on artwork in the main hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member removed cotton balls from hallway. No response required. Correct by 02/04/2026

2.229.C

Several topical preparations including lotion and soap all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on a low table in room 123, and a pack of alcohol wipes and two tubes of children's toothpaste in an unlocked drawer all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff moved topical preparations to a high counter and toothpaste and alcohol wipes to a high shelf making all hazardous

2.121.J.1 · Correction due February 4, 2026

Reviewed 44 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for SM#25.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM#25 reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for SM#25 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2026

2.230.C.8 · Correction due February 4, 2026

Several pieces of trash/debris on the NE infant/toddler playground accessible to children in Room 129 while they were outside playing outside.

Required correction: All outdoor play areas must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials and/or debris. Correct by 02/04/2026

2.229.L

Art work with small gems in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years posing a potential hazard.

Identified through director's statement that the facilities maintenence team made repairs to the gazebo on the infant playground on the morning of 4/1/2025 around 8:30am. Facilities maintenence used Flex Seal and paint to repair the post on the gazebo and Room 136 went outside to play on the playground at approximately 10:50am on 4/1/2025 making the hazardous items Flex Seal and paint accessible to young children. Specialist identified through director's statement

2.230.C.8 · Correction due April 14, 2025

Identified through director's statement that the facilities maintenence team made repairs to the gazebo on the infant playground on the morning of 4/1/2025 around 8:30am. Facilities maintenence used Flex Seal and paint to repair the post on the gazebo and Room 136 went outside to play on the playground at approximately 10:50am on 4/1/2025 making the hazardous items Flex Seal and paint accessible to young children. Specialist identified through director's statement that facilities maintenence did not notify all classrooms using the infant playground of the repairs and Ch1 touched and ingested wet paint and flex seal.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items and areas inaccessible to children. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist detailing plan for daily playground inspections. Correct by 04/14/2025

2.120.A

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member M. L.

2.121.A.1 · Correction due April 14, 2025

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member M. L.

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 M. L has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member M. L. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/14/2025

2.121.J.1 · Correction due March 20, 2025

Reviewed 37 staff files and observed no documentation for out of state clearance letter for staff member L. P. who previously lived outside the state of Colorado within the past 5 years.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members L. P. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member L. P. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/20/2025

2.213.D

Reviewed 37 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for staff member A. R.

2.209.A.7 · Correction due March 20, 2025

Reviewed 16 child files and observed 1 child to have expired documentation of emergency medical authorization.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of emergency medical authorization. Correct by 03/20/2025

2.220.A · Correction due May 1, 2024

One child to be missing two medications required for their emergency health care plan.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete health care plans and medications for all enrolled children. Correct by 05/01/2024

2.209.A.7

Reviewed 15 child files and observed 1 child to have expired emergency medical authorization.

2.219.B.2 · Correction due June 1, 2024

Reviewed 15 child files and observed 2 children to have expired documentation of health statements.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements. Correct by 06/01/2024

7.702.32.A · Correction due November 16, 2023

Two children not signed in by their parent/guardian in Room 188.

Required correction: Children must be signed in and out everyday by a parent/guardian. Correct by 11/16/2023