DPS ECE Escalante Biggs Academy

2.229.C · Correction due May 15, 2026

In classroom 102 there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on a shelf accessible to children.

Required correction: Item labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member removed the sunscreen making it inaccessible to children on 5/15/2026. No response required***

2.217.A.10.a · Correction due April 20, 2026

At the time of the visit licensing specialist walked into classroom 103 and more than half of the children still wide awake on their mats. There were 19 preschool age children to 1 staff member.

Required correction: At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ¥%) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met:

2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 20, 2026

In classroom 108 licensing specialist reviewed the name to face transition sheet and there were only 14 children marked on the name to face at 12:20. There were 15 children present at the time of the visit. In classroom 120 licensing specialist completed a review of the name to face sheet. There was a transition time listed at 12:45PM but the two staff members did not completed it on the sheet until after the children were back inside and laying down for a nap.

Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members marked all children in on the name to face tranistions sheets on 4/20/2026.*** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/27/2026. Correct by 04/20/2026

2.223.D.2 · Correction due April 20, 2026

At the time of the visit licensing specialist walked into classroom 123, and it was very dark and it was hard to see the children lay on their cots.

Required correction: In rooms used for napping, the lighting must be dim at nap time to promote an atmosphere conducive to sleep but must be bright enough for supervision of children. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/27/2026. Correct by 04/20/2026

2.230.C.1.c · Correction due September 8, 2025

Outside on the ece playground under the slide there was less than 2 inches of wood chips. Also, outside on the fire truck playground under the slides there was less than 2 inches of wood chips

Required correction: The facility must ensure loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/15/2025. Correct by 09/08/2025

2.229.C

In the Cafeteria there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of degreaser labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on a lunch cart accessible to children.

Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the

Licensing Specialist observed classroom 118 being used as a preschool classroom and has not been licensed.

2.219.B.2 · Correction due November 8, 2024

Reviewed 17 children's files and 3 children were lacking a health statement and has been attending the facility for longer than 30 days.

Required correction: Review and ensure all children must have a current health statement within 30 days of admission. Correct and respond with verification by 11/8/2024. Correct by 11/08/2024

2.217.A.14 · Correction due May 6, 2024

Licensing Specialist walked into classroom 127 and staff member 1 was inside the classroom with 1 child and the Para was outside on the playground with 13 children ages 3 to 5 years old. Outside on the playground the teacher was over by 3 children. Confirmed through staff members statement the para was outside alone with 13 children for approximately 5 minutes.

Required correction: Ensure that all groups of children including classroom 127 must maintain staff to child ratio. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher and the one child went outside to the playground.*** Respond immediately with an ongoing plan for compliance by 5/13/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024

2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 9, 2024

In classroom 127 there were 17 children present and one child was missing the time the child arrived to the center on the attendacnce sheet.

Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Corrected at the time of the visit staff wrote in the time the child arrived. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/16/2027. This violations was cited on 11/8/2023,11/30/2023,2/21/2024. Correct by 04/09/2024