Growing Minds Learning Academy

2.212.A · Correction due October 30, 2025

Identified that both Infant 2 classroom staff had completed infant safe sleep training in 9/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.

Required correction: Ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. **Corrected at time of visit - CH1 was returned to a safe sleep environment on 10/30/25.** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.223.C.11

In the Infant 1 classroom, observed two infants under 12 months old (one was asleep) wearing sleep sacks that are designed to swaddle the infant. The infants were not observed to have their arms restricted. In the Infant 2 classroom, observed one sleeping infant under 12 months old wearing a "star" sleep sack that had enclosed arms and appeared to restrict arm movement.

2.218.C.5 · Correction due October 30, 2025

Reviewed five health care plans and associated medications and identified one health care plan was not signed by the parents.

Required correction: Ensure the health care plan is signed by the parents/guardians. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.217.A.15 · Correction due October 30, 2025

In the Toddler 1 classroom, observed thirteen toddlers between 14 months and 23 months old with three teachers. The group size for this age group is ten toddlers.

Required correction: Ensure maximum group size is followed at all times. **Corrected at the time of visit. Three toddlers were moved to the Toddler 2 classroom, bringing the group size to ten toddlers in Toddler 1.** Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.213.N

Reviewed twelve staff files and identified SM1's file to be missing documentation of a current CDPHE immunization course. SM1 is responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records.

2.120.I · Correction due October 30, 2025

Reviewed twelve staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a Trails clearance letter completed within the last five years.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of Trails clearance letter for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.121.D.4.a · Correction due October 30, 2025

Reviewed twelve staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a CBI and FBI letter tied to the correct license number. SM2 is not currently listed in the provider's list of workers.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 11/30/25. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.230.C.3.c · Correction due October 30, 2025

On the preschool playground, observed two chairs and several wooden blocks within six feet of the climber.

Required correction: Ensure the climber has a six foot use zone surrounding the equipment. **Corrected at the time of visit. The chairs and blocks were removed from the use zone.** No response required. Correct by 10/30/2025

2.231.A.6.a · Correction due December 8, 2024

In Infants 1 classroom, observed crib area to not be separated from the activities area by a sturdy divider.

Required correction: The sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities. Correct and respond with statement of compliance by 12/8/24. Correct by 12/08/2024

2.237.D · Correction due December 8, 2024

During walk-through, the following hazardous items were observed (including but not limited to): - In Toddler 2 classroom: open paint cans, metal roller handles and rollers, an open worker's backpack containing painting tools, large cardboard box filled with trash/debris, tubes of caulk; - In 1st and 2nd floor hallways: large open black plastic trash bags containing trash/debris, metal folding ladders, paint cans, caulk gun; - In front office/entry areas: paint buckets, large open black plastic trash bags containing trash/debris; and, - In Toddler 2 classroom: stacked cardboard boxes, 1 razor blade in unsecured drawer.

Required correction: All hazardous items and items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct and respond with statement of compliance by 12/8/24. Correct by 12/08/2024

2.213.A

Reviewed 17 staff files and observed Director J.'s file to be missing documentation of completion of Pre-Service (Building and Physical Premises Safety) training.