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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0171952 | 2026-04-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigation #00163585, #00165082, and #00163558. A focused inspection was conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint investigation #00163585, #00165082, and #00163558 conducted on 4/8/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Notice of Inspection Rights was provided to the licensee at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 1:7 2-year-old children and 3-year-old children: 1:12 2- year-old to 3-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:7 4-year-old to 5-year-old-children: 1:11 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed at the time of the inspection. The Complainant was contacted by the Compliance Officer on 4/8/2026. Documentation observed was the illness and injury log, incident and accident reports, and emergency record cards. Upon completion of the complaint investigations # 00163585, #00165082, and #00163558, it was determined from staff statements and interviews that 3 of 5 allegations were able to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Ensure current lesson plans are posted. *Ensure screen time is listed on the lesson plan. | |||
| INSP-0135755 | 2025-07-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/8/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please send a copy of the current Fire Inspection Report when obtained. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed the day of the inspection. The Empower Self Survey was emailed following the inspection. Please complete it within 10 days of receipt. The DES Group Size contract form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure outdoor wooden furniture is free from splinters *Field Trip procedures and documentation *Maintain vehicle cleanliness *Ensure the area under the soap dispenser in the School Age room is maintained | |||
| INSP-0045950 | 2024-07-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: 1) Ensure the Date that a Fingerprint Clearance Card is validated is documented, 2) Ensure drinking water accessible to Toddler age group, 3) Ensure that there is no standing water under the shade structure on the West Outdoor activity area especially when it rains, 4) Ensure the height of the fence on west side of Outdoor activity area due to wood chip ground cover is at least 4 feet. Compliance Officer#1 Fred Geyser. Compliance Officer #2 Patricia Longman | |||
| INSP-0029745 | 2023-07-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Amended 8/24/23 (R9-5-309.C) The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/21/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: 1)Ensure hand brooms used for art are not hung by cleaning brooms. 2)Posting of feeding plans in the kitchen. Compliance Officer#1 Fred Geyser. Compliance Officer #2 Monika Jones. | |||
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