DPS ECE Columbine Elementary School

2.120.D · Correction due October 16, 2025

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed SM#6's hire date to be 8/12/2025 and their Trails submitted on 9/15/2025 and observed SM#8's hire date to be 8/13/2025 and their Trails application to be submitted on 9/24/2025.

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 #6, #8 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members #6, #8 and a plan for compliance going forward to submit Trails applications within 10 days of employment for all staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/16/2025

2.213.A · Correction due November 11, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no completed documentation of pre-service training for staff member T. F.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training. Correct by 11/11/2024

2.213.B · Correction due November 11, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff member V. K.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Correct by 11/11/2024

Reviewed 7 child files and observed two children to have expired documentation of health statements.

2.229.C · Correction due November 11, 2024

Three large bottles of sunscreen on low shelf in the doorway of Room 109 all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved all three bottles of sunscreen to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 11/11/2024

2.120.C.1.a.1

Staff members A. and V. working together in Classroom 109 at time of inspection. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members A.V. whose dates of hire were 8/2023.

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 A.V. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members A.V. with written response to Specialist. Submit staffing plan to specialist within 24 hours to verify staff without complete background checks will

2.121.D.4.a · Correction due January 11, 2024

Staff members S. and C. working together in Classroom 106 at time of inspection. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for S. and no documentation of Trails clearance letter for C.

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 S.C. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of state and TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members S.C. with written response to Specialist. Submit staffing plan to specialist within 24 hours to verify staff without complete background checks will always be supervised by a staff member with complete background checks. Correct by 01/11/2024

2.121.J.1 · Correction due January 11, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member S.

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 S. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member S. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/11/2024

2.213.H · Correction due February 11, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff member V.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Correct by 02/11/2024

2.213.I · Correction due February 11, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for staff member V.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of completed Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Correct by 02/11/2024

2.220.E · Correction due January 11, 2024

Reviewed 3 children's emergency medications and observed one child to be missing one emergency medication.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete health care plans for children including all required medications. Correct by 01/11/2024

2.229.C · Correction due January 11, 2024

Two packages of wipes in the girls bathroom between classrooms 108 and 109 on a low shelf labeled 'keep out of reach of children' accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved wipes to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 01/11/2024

7.702.41.A · Correction due December 7, 2023

Reviewed 1 child's file and observed that Ch1 has been prescribed emergency medication but the facility did not have a health care plan for the child at time of inspection today, 12/7/2023. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected.

Required correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack with no accompanying health care plan in the child's backpack, classroom file, or in the nurse's office during 11/13/2023 inspection and no health care plan or medication for Ch1 at facility during today's visit, 12/7/2023. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected.

Correction due December 7, 2023

No complete response received from facility for 11/13/2023 Limited Supervisory inspection. 26.5-5-317(2)(h) Refuses to submit to the department any reports or refuses to make available to the department any records required by it in making investigation of the facility for licensing purposes.

Required correction: Submit a complete written response and requested documentation for 11/13/2023 Limited Supervisory inspection to specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023

7.702.51.A.2.b

Reviewed 1 child file and observed no documentation of health statement for 1 child. This violation was previously cited on 11/13/2023 and has not been corrected.

7.702.51.A.2.b

Reviewed 1 child file and observed no documentation of health statement for 1 child.

7.702.41.A · Correction due November 13, 2023

Reviewed 1 child's file and observed that Ch1 has been prescribed emergency medication but the facility did not have a health care plan for the child.

Required correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 11/13/2023

7.702.51.B.7

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack hanging in the hallway accessible to all children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit detailed plan of action for storing and

7.702.5.B.3 · Correction due November 13, 2023

Three emergency medications in Ch1's backpack with no accompanying health care plan in the child's backpack, classroom file, or in the nurse's office.

Required correction: Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to staff prior to the child's first day of care. The staff working with the child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 11/13/2023

7.702.71.C · Correction due October 17, 2023

A bottle of hand sanitizing wipes in the bathroom of classroom 108 on a low shelf and two large bottles of sunscreen on low shelves in room 109 all accessible to children and labeled 'keep out of reach of children' posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff members moved all hazardous items to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/17/2023

7.702.71.M

A glass vase on the teacher's desk, two small glass jars in the sensory table, and a glass pitcher in room 106 and several glasses and a glass jar on a low counter in room 107 all accessible to children under the age of 5 and posing a potential hazard.