Abiding Hope Preschool Inc.

Center · Littleton · 5707 S. Simms St

What kind of place is this?

Size 191 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver programs, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 2
License status Active
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Jul 2023 Complaint Founded

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.

State records file

Feb 2023 Complaint Unfounded

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.

State records file

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote. Covers complaints received January 2023 through July 2026; Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.