Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 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 · April 8, 2026
2.230.B · Correction due April 8, 2026
In classroom 2 there was a long black cord over 18 inches long laying on the floor accessible to children. The long black cord was posing a possible strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including long black cords must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the cord under a shelf on 4/8/2026. No response required*** Correct by 04/08/2026
Outside through out the walking paths there were metal pieces stick up out of the green divider. The metal
2.133.A · Correction due April 8, 2026
Reviewed 14 staff files and staff member 4 was missing a training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
Required correction: All staff members must complete a training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026
Reviewed 14 staff files and staff members 13 and 14 were lacking a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional. Staff members 13 and 14 have worked at the facility for more than 30 days.
2.218.C.5 · Correction due April 8, 2026
Reviewed a child's individual health care plan and the health care plan is expired.
Required correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/8/2026. Correct by 04/08/2026
2.220.J
Reviewed a child's medication and the medication was expired. The facility has not requested the parent to pick up the expired medication.
Required correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication.
Supervisory visit · May 8, 2025
2.121.J.1 · Correction due May 8, 2025
Reviewed staff files and 1 staff member Allison A. was lacking a Out of state background clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Allison A. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Allison A. with written response to the Specialist by 5/15/2025. Correct by 05/08/2025
2.213.D · Correction due May 8, 2025
Reviewed staff files and 1 staff member Merlin M. was lacking a current Shaken Baby training.
Required correction: 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. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/15/2025 Correct by 05/08/2025
2.230.B · Correction due May 8, 2025
In classroom 1 there was a long cord over 18 inches attached to a Talking Brailler accessible to children posing a possible strangulation hazard. In classroom 2 there was a staff bag sitting on the ground accessible to children posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including long cords and staff bags must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the long cord behind a table making the cord inaccessible to children. The director moved the staff bag and placed it inaccessible to children on 5/8/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 05/08/2025
2.223.A.2
The facility is not using and recording written attendance verification through out the day and including during transitions.
Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete
2.213.G · Correction due May 8, 2025
Reviewed staff file and s1 staff member Merlin M was lacking a current Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 5/15/2025. Correct by 05/08/2025
Supervisory visit · August 27, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due August 27, 2024
There was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting in a cubby accessible to children. In classroom 4 there was a tube of toothpaste labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on a shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: The facility must keep items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Director and staff member moved the sunscreen and toothpaste up high and inaccessible to children on 8/27/2024.*** No need for a response. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.230.B
In classrooms 2 and 4 there were long lamp cords that were accessible to children. The cords were posing a were a strangulation hazard.
2.121.D.5 · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Tamara M. was lacking a current FBI clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Tamara M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member with written response to Specialist by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.133.A · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Cindy R was lacking a in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff members must complete an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.212.G
Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Johanna C was lacking a health statement signed and dated by a doctor. Johanna C has been working at the facility for longer than 30 days.
2.213.B · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Cindy R was lacking a Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff members must complete a Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.213.D · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and 1 staff member Eathan H. was lacking a Shaken Baby training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff members must complete a Shaken Baby training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2024. Correct by 08/27/2024
The Department of Early Childhood keeps about three years of complaints on a program’s public page. Anything older is released only on request, as a single file covering the whole state. Shortlist asked for that file under the Colorado Open Records Act and renews it yearly; it is what this page shows for complaints older than the department’s own window.
The file this page is built from arrived on September 1, 2026 and covers complaints the department publishes today, and complaints back to January 2023 obtained by records request. The next request goes in September 2027.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
The department will also review one program’s complete file on request, which is more than either source above contains. Leave your email and Shortlist will ask for Anchor Center For Blind Children’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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