Smoky Hill KinderCare

2.229.C · Correction due November 17, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the infant room in an unlocked cabinet wipes labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (N) of the probationary license. Stipulation N states "Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children", must be inaccessible to children at all times."

Required correction: Immediately 11/17/2025, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the staff member locked the cabinet making the wipes inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance 11/24/2025. Correct by 11/17/2025

2.213.G · Correction due October 23, 2025

At the time of visit, reviewed one staff file, observed the staff member to be lacking an updated department-approved child abuse prevention training. This is a direct violation of Stipulation (L) of the probationary license. Stipulation (L) states, "Staff members must complete any training required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times."

Required correction: Immediately 10/23/2025, all staff must have an updated department-approved child abuse prevention training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/30/2025. Correct by 10/23/2025

2.225.D · Correction due August 29, 2025

At the time of visit, confirmed through staff member's statements that food was denied to a child as a disciplinary measure.

Required correction: Immediately 8/29/2025, food must not be denied to a child as a disciplinary measure. Submit a written statement of compliance 9/5/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025 Complaint Allegation : RP states that staff yell at children. - FOUNDED

At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members statements that staff yell infront of and at children.

2.212.E · Correction due August 29, 2025

At the time of visit, observed a staff member on their personal cell phone while supervising children.

Required correction: Immediately 8/29/2025, when caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/5/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025

2.237.B · Correction due August 29, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the PRE-K classroom to have paint chipping near the front entrance accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately 8/29/2025, the building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/5/2025. Correct by 08/29/2025

2.229.H · Correction due July 30, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the DPS 2 room a pair of adult scissors accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately 7/30/2025, sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the scissors and placed them in a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/13/2025. Correct by 07/30/2025

2.229.C · Correction due July 30, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the preschool room in a unlocked cabinet under the sink a tub of disinfecting soap labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately 7/30/2025, items labeled "keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit, the director locked the cabinet making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/13/2025. Correct by 07/30/2025

At the time of visit, observed in the Infant A classroom to be lacking a completed attendance verification for one child.

2.237.B · Correction due July 30, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the preschool and Pre-k classroom to have paint chipping throughout the classroom.

Required correction: Immediately 7/30/2025, building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/13/2025. Correct by 07/30/2025

2.216.G.3 · Correction due July 15, 2025

At the time of visit, observed a staff aide to be supervising 10 children alone using the restroom. Confirmed through staff member review, this staff member qualifies as a staff aide.

Required correction: Immediately 7/15/2025, staff aides can only supervise no more than two preschool age children while toileting. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/22/2025. Correct by 07/15/2025

2.213.A

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (A.A.) is lacking documentation of the Pre-service building and physical premises training.

2.213.F · Correction due September 19, 2024

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, two records (B.S. and S.S.) are lacking documentations of the First Aid and CPR training or the First Aid and CPR module.

Required correction: Review all staff members records, all records must have documentation of the First Aid and CPR training or the First Aid and CPR module. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by Correct by 09/19/2024

2.213.H · Correction due September 19, 2024

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (I.S.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved training of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Ms. I. was hired on 4/8/2024.

Required correction: Review all staff members' records, all records must have documentation of the Department approved training of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by Correct by 09/19/2024

2.213.I

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (I.S.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Ms. I. was hired on 4/8/2024.

Required correction: Review all staff members' records, all records must have documentation of the Department approved

2.216.A.1 · Correction due September 19, 2024

At the time of the visit observed Ms. K. and Ms. I. to be the assigned qualified staff members in the Two's classroom. Observed Ms. S. to be the assigned qualified staff member in the Infant 2 classroom. Ms. K.'s file, Ms. I.'s file and Ms. S.'s file are lacking documentation of Early Childhood Teacher qualifications.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) there must be at least one qualified Early Childhood Teacher assigned for each group of children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, Ms. J. was assigned for the PreK classroom, Ms. E. was assigned to the Two's classroom, Infant 1 classroom and Infant 2 classroom were combined in Infant 1 classroom, and Ms. A. and Ms. K. were assigned to the Infant 1 classroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance and a staffing pattern by Correct by 09/19/2024

2.120.C.1.a

At the time of the visit observed Ms. A. to be one of the assigned staff members in the PreK classroom. Ms. A.'s file is lacking documentation of Trails background clearance letter.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) all staff must submit a Trails background check prior to working with children. Ms. A. must review Navigation the Background Check Investigation Unit (BIU) Webpage Power Point on the CDEC website.

2.121.A.1.a · Correction due August 19, 2024

At the time of the visit observed Ms. A. to be one of the assigned staff members in the PreK classroom. Ms. A.'s file is lacking documentation of CBI and FBI background clearance letters.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) all staff must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI prior to working with children. Ms. A. must review Navigation the Background Check Investigation Unit (BIU) Webpage Power Point on the CDEC website. Submit verification that Ms. A. has reviewed the video within 24 hours. ** Sumbit verification written statement within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI background check with a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.133.A

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (A.A.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training.

2.217.C.8 · Correction due September 19, 2024

Reviewed the assigned child care health consultant file, the file is lacking documentation of the updated Department approved Immunizations course. The most recent immunizations course was expired on 1/26/2024.

Required correction: All Department approved child care health consultants must complete the Department approved Immunizations course annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by Correct by 09/19/2024

2.213.B · Correction due August 19, 2024

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (A.A.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Standard Precautions training.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) review all staff members records, all records must have documentation of the Department approved Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.213.D

Reviewed 12 staff members' records, one record (A.A.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma training.

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due August 19, 2024

Observed several diapers and pack of wipes on the toilet accessible to children in the Two's classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) diapering supplies must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ** Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.237.B · Correction due August 19, 2024

Observed a small area of peeling paint on the wall by the sensory table accessible to children in the Two's classroom. Also observed a small area of peeling paint by the cubbies area accessible to children in the PreK classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.237.D · Correction due August 19, 2024

At the time of the visit observed a staff member's purse in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in Infant 1 classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) all hazardous materials must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the item and made it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.229.L · Correction due August 19, 2024

Observed broken chalk pieces on the ground accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool playground. Also, observed broken crayons on the Art shelf accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the PreK classroom. All items can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) materials accessible to children under the age 3 years of age must not be a choking hazard. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.220.G.2 · Correction due August 19, 2024

Identified through staff members statements that one of the children in the Preschool playground has an ipepen that wasn't carried by the staff member, staff members weren't able to locate the ipepen for 6 minutes.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) staff assigned to supervise the child must carry the emergency medication when away from the classroom. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024

2.212.A · Correction due August 19, 2024

At the time of the visit, staff members weren't able to locate an emergency medication for one of the children enrolled in the PreK classroom. After 6 minutes, a staff member was able to find the medication in the Two's classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (8/19/2024) all staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision- making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2024 Correct by 08/19/2024