Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Denver centers it cites something at about 55% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Denver with Denver and never with another state.
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Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood lists each program’s complaints on its Colorado Shines page, with the department’s verdict on each and a report behind it, going back about three years. Older complaints are released only on request. The department does not rank complaints by severity in either place.
Supervisory visit · June 2, 2026
2.120.C.1.a · Correction due June 2, 2026
Reviewed 28 staff files, observed SM 22 to be missing documentation of TRAILS background clearance.
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 22 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS background check/Clearance Letter for staff member 22 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/02/2026
2.229.B
Loose window blind cords within reach of children in room 202/Elk2 and room 105/Chipmunk1, posing a strangulation hazard.
2.218.B.3 · Correction due June 2, 2026
An asthma inhaler without an accompanying health care plan from the child's health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain a current health care plan authorized by the child's health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s). Correct by 06/02/2026
2.229.F · Correction due June 2, 2026
Art work on the door and in the classroom to have glitter in room 108/ Hedgehogs, accessible to children under the age of three years, posing a safety hazard.
Required correction: Glitter must not be used with children under three years of age. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed all artwork containing glitter from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/02/2026
2.230.C.1.a
Resilient surfacing on the preschool playground under the beige climbing structure to be less than 6 inches, posing a safety hazard.
2.220.A · Correction due June 2, 2026
A tube of homeopathic teething gel located in the Chipmunks 1 classroom. A tube of hydrocortisone cream located in the PreK/Elk 1 classroom without current written order from medical provider or parental consent.
Required correction: Homeopathic medications must not be administered to children in child care. Obtain current written order from medical provider and parental consent for hydrocortisone cream. Correct by 06/02/2026
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due June 2, 2026
Diapers stored on a low open shelf accessible to children in room 207/Deer 1 classroom. Tubes of diaper cream located in childrens low open cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.
Required correction: Diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved the diapers and creams to an area inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/02/2026
2.229.L
Three puzzles labeled for ages 2+ located on a shelf in room 111/Chipmunk 3 classroom accessible to children under the age of 2 years. Small paper clips used to hang art work in the hallway outside the Chipmunk 3 classroom posing a choking hazard.
2.229.C · Correction due June 2, 2026
Sanitizer and disinfectant spray located on a low shelf accessible to children in the Moose classroom posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved the sanitizer and disinfectant spray to an area inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/02/2026
2.219.B.3 · Correction due July 2, 2026
Reviewed 10 childrens files, observed CH2 to have an expired health statement.
Required correction: Obtain current health statement, retain in child's file. Submit written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 07/02/2026
2.209.A.7
Reviewed 10 childrens files, observed CH2 to have an expired emergency medical authorization.
Supervisory visit · June 5, 2025
2.121.J.1 · Correction due June 5, 2025
Reviewed 22 staff files, observed Alison G. to be missing documentation of out of state background check.
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 Alison G. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members Alison G. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 06/05/2025
2.229.C
Observed 5 tubes of diaper cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" stored in low cubbies accessible to children in the hall way outside the Threes 1 classroom in a shared common area, posing a potential safety hazard.
Supervisory visit · June 14, 2024
2.230.B · Correction due June 14, 2024
An electrical plug/cord to be plugged into the wall in the Littles Two classroom, not attached to any electronic device, observed the end portion to be accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the plugs. No response required. Correct by 06/14/2024
2.229.C · Correction due June 14, 2024
Disinfectant and baby oil in the Pre-K (Elk) classroom on a table. Observed sunscreen in the entry way near the check in computer and in a backpack placed on the ground outside on the preschool playground, and in the multipurpose (fours) classroom. Observed hand sanitizer on an entry way table. Observed all items to be labeled "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed all items from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 06/14/2024
Observed three classrooms to be operating without qualified teachers. Observed Infants, Moose, and Little's
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due June 14, 2024
The climbing equipment outside to have as little as one inch surrounding the slides, and the platform to the hanging bars posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All climbing equipment that measures over 18 inches must have at least six inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the fall zones. Correct immediately by 6.14.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.14.2024. Correct by 06/14/2024
2.237.H · Correction due June 14, 2024
Several uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children, including in the Three's B (Deer 2) and the Pre-K B classrooms and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director covered all of the uncovered outlets. No response is required. Correct by 06/14/2024
Thumbtacks throughout the downstairs space on cork boards in the hallway and accessible to children under the age of three and posing a potential safety hazard.
2.219.B.3 · Correction due June 14, 2024
Reviewed 20 children's records and observed four children to be missing documentation of current health statements.
Required correction: Obtain current health statements for all children as required. Correct by 7.14.2024 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 06/14/2024
Supervisory visit · September 26, 2023
7.702.72.C.1.a · Correction due September 26, 2023
The resilient surfacing surrounding the climbing equipment on the preschool playground to have as little as two inches by the green pole, and the climbing stairs posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All equipment over 18 inches must be surrounded by at least six inches of resilient surfacing. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Madeline L. (DOH 5.7.2023) to be missing documentation of a current FBI letter. (Observed Madeline's CBI letter dated 5.5.2023)
Required correction: Obtain the required CBI and FBI letters for all staff within 90 days of hire. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023,
7.702.71.H · Correction due September 26, 2023
Adult scissors in the Pre-K/Jr K classroom sitting on a teacher table and accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the scissors from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.71.C · Correction due September 26, 2023
Several items within reach of children labeled "keep out of reach of children: including sunscreen on a children's bag in the Pre-k/Jr k classroom, hair spray in the Three's classroom, and cleaning supplies in the bathroom downstairs, all posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.46.A.7
Upon the Specialist's arrival observed the Twiddles classroom in the multipurpose classroom. Observed nine children in attendance and observed one teacher leave the classroom for approximately two minutes to go and get an administrator. Identified through staff's statements that the teacher left in the classroom was an aide. Reviewed the early childhood teacher's record (Sabrina B. DOH 6.12.2023) and observed documentation of qualifications to be missing. Observed Kristel D. (DOH 8.23.2023) to be in the Pre-K classroom alone and observed the staff file to be missing documentation of qualifications.
7.702.46.A.15.d · Correction due September 26, 2023
The capacity for the Three's 1 classroom to be 14 and observed 15 children in the Three's 1 classroom.
Required correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023, and submit written statament of compliance to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.46.A.14 · Correction due September 26, 2023
Upon the Specialist's arrival observed the Twiddles classroom in the multipurpose classroom. Observed nine children in attendance and observed one teacher leave the classroom for approximately two minutes to go and get an administrator.
Required correction: The staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed two staff member's Nakita D. (DOH 8.5.2023) and Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023) to be working alone together in the Littles classroom and observed both staff members to be missing
7.702.91.H · Correction due September 26, 2023
An uncovered electrical outlet in the Littles classroom, next to the tall gray cabinet, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The teacher covered the outlet. No response is required. Previously cited on 8.1.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.701.33.A.1
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Madeline L. (DOH 5.7.2023) to be missing documentation of a current FBI letter. Observed Kyla S. (DOH 9.5.2023) to be missing documentation of the FBI and CBI letters.
Correction due September 26, 2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Christel D. (DOH 8.23.2023), Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023), and Nakita D. (DOH 8.5.2023) to be missing documentation of out of state background checks. Observed all three staff members to be working alone with children.
Required correction: Staff members must complete all required background checks prior to having unsupervised access to children. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the required background check to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed five staff members Sabrina B. (DOH 6.12.2023), Nikita D. (DOH 8.5.2023), Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023, Jayla S. (DOH 1.2.2023) and Jasmine A. (DOH 1.2.2023) to be missing documentation of a current medical statement.
7.702.42.B · Correction due September 26, 2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023) to be missing documentation of the required Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain the required Standard Precautions training for all staff prior to working with children and annually. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due September 26, 2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023) to be missing documentation of the required abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain the required abuse prevention training for all staff annually. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
7.702.42.I
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed Jordan H. (DOH 4.13.2023) to be missing documentation of the required Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.
7.702.45.B.1.c.1 · Correction due September 26, 2023
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed no staff members to have completed the required infant and toddler orientation.
Required correction: Obtain the required infant and toddler orientation for all staff members who work with infants and toddlers. Correct immediately by 9.26.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.26.2023. Correct by 09/26/2023
Complaint · July 13, 2023
Founded · 7.701.100.A. · General Rules · Correction due August 1, 2023
Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training
Required correction: Obtain the required emergency preparedness training for all staff prior to the staff members working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.42.A · Staff Files · Correction due August 1, 2023
All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.
Required correction: Obtain the required building and physical premises training for all staff prior to the staff members working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.46.A.12 · Correction due August 1, 2023
Children of the Director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.
Required correction: Staff children must be supervised and counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups. Correct by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.71.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due August 1, 2023
Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Executive Director of Schools removed the bag from the playground. No response required.
Founded · 7.702.91.H · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due August 1, 2023
In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
Required correction: Electrical outlets must be covered and or inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Executive Director of Schools covered the outlet. No response required.
Founded · 7.702.45.G.1 · Correction due August 1, 2023
Staff Aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the Director or an Early Childhood Teacher.
Required correction: Staff aides must be at least 16 years of age of older. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.72.B · Correction due August 1, 2023
Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Required correction: Equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy safe, and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of the inspection the diapers were cleaned up and the Executive Director tightened the fence and moved the post to remove the gap, and removed the hard plastic from within reach of children. No response required.
Founded · 7.701.32.D.1.a. · General Requirements · Correction due August 1, 2023
For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Required correction: Obtain background check clearance for all staff members prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background checks to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.701.32.A. · General Rules · Correction due August 1, 2023
An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department's automated system (Trails).
Required correction: Obtain (Trails) background check clearance for all staff members prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background checks to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.701.33.A.1 · General Rules · Correction due August 1, 2023
Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual?s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI?s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:
Required correction: Obtain CBI and FBI background check clearance for all staff members prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the background checks to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.42.B · Personnel · Correction due August 1, 2023
All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Required correction: Obtain the required Standard Precautions training for all staff prior to the staff members working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training. to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.42.D · Correction due August 1, 2023
Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Required correction: Obtain the required shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for all staff prior to the staff members working with children. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training. to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.42.F · Correction due August 15, 2023
Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
Required correction: Obtain the required first aid and CPR training for all staff as required. Correct by 8.15.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist.
Founded · 7.701.53.A. · General Rules · Correction due August 1, 2023
A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member's personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.
Required correction: Obtain the required signed statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.35.A.3 · Correction due August 15, 2023
A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.
Required correction: Obtain the required immunization record or statement and their health history. Correct by 8.15.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist.
Founded · 7.702.41.G · Staff Files · Correction due August 15, 2023
All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
Required correction: Obtain the required medical statement for all staff as required. Correct by 8.15.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023. .
Founded · 7.702.41.J · Staff Files · Correction due August 1, 2023
Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures.
Required correction: Obtain the required required staff statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures. Correct immediately by 8.1.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.15.2023.
Founded · 7.702.41.K · Staff Files · Correction due August 15, 2023
Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing childcare centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.
Required correction: Obtain the required staff statement indicating that they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures. Correct by 8.15.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist.
Complaint · February 22, 2023
Unfounded · 7.702.62.C.17 · Correction due March 1, 2023
If music is played in the infant sleep area, the music must not be played at a loud volume that would prevent infants from being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant.
Required correction: Music and sound machines must be at least three feet away from the sleeping infant. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed Alexa at least three feet from the crib. No response required.
Unfounded · 7.702.71.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 1, 2023
Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Executive Director removed the soap from within reach of children. No response required
Unfounded · 7.702.91.H · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due March 1, 2023
In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
Required correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must be covered or have safety outlets. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The teachers covered all of the uncovered outlets. No response required.
Unfounded · 7.702.71.M · Correction due March 1, 2023
Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Unfounded · 7.702.72.B · Correction due March 1, 2023
Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
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