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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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 · September 9, 2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due October 9, 2025
One of five child files reviewed to be missing a health statement signed and dated by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain health statement signed and dated by a health care provider. Correct and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 10/09/2025
One of five children's files reviewed to be missing signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s)
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 9, 2025
Two of five children's files reviewed to have an expired written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: An admission record must be completed with a dated written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care signed an updated annually by the parent (s) or guardian (s). Obtain Authorization for Emergency Medical Care and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 09/09/2025
2.138.A
A missing fire drill for the month of February, and no tornado and emergency drills for the year 2025.
2.213.B · Correction due September 9, 2025
Two of eleven staff files reviewed to have expired Department approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Complete Department approved Standard Precautions training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 09/09/2025
2.213.G · Correction due September 9, 2025
Three of eleven staff files reviewed to have expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Complete Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 09/09/2025
2.213.D
One of eleven staff files reviewed to have an expired Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.
2.121.D.5 · Correction due September 9, 2025
One of eleven staff files reviewed to have an expired FBI criminal record check.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/09/2025
2.120.I · Correction due September 9, 2025
One of eleven staff files reviewed to have an expired child abuse and neglect inquiry 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 the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/09/2025
Supervisory visit · October 15, 2024
2.209.A.7 · Correction due October 15, 2024
7 child files were reviewed, 3 child files contained expired emergency medical care authorization forms.
Required correction: Obtain current emergency medical care authorization forms. Correct, and send verification of compliance to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/15/2024
2.213.B · Correction due October 15, 2024
10 files were reviewed and observed expired Department approved Standard Precautions training in Director's Raquel and Lead Teacher's Farahnaz files.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Standard Precautions training, and send verification of compliance to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/15/2024
2.213.D · Correction due October 15, 2024
10 files were reviewed and observed expired Department approved Prevention of Shaken baby/Abusive Head Trauma training in Director's Raquel and toddler Lead Teacher's Aimee files.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Prevention of Shaken baby/Abusive Head Trauma training, and send verification of compliance to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/15/2024
2.213.G · Correction due October 15, 2024
10 files were reviewed and observed expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training in toddler Lead Teacher's Aimee file.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training, and send verification of compliance to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/15/2024
2.121.A.1.a
That Lead Teacher Farahnaz has not successfully cleared the CBI and/or FBI background check.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
2.121.A.1 · Correction due October 15, 2024
10 files were reviewed and observed Teacher Aide Selene to be missing CBI and FBI clearance letters.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Selene has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately, submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for Selene and send written response to Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/15/2024
Supervisory visit · December 6, 2023
7.702.31.A · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 2 children lacking documentation of the program's policies and procedures document, signed and dated by the parent/guardian.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a signed and dated policies and procedures document by the parent/guardian for all children at the time of enrollment, that is updated whenever amendments are made. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.71.G · Correction due December 6, 2023
Loose plastic bags in a drawer with a broken lock, accessible to children in the Sol toddler classroom.
Required correction: Director immediately (12/6/2023) installed a new lock on the drawer making the plastic bags inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.34.A.8 · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking a written authorization from the parent/guardian for the child to participate in field trips or special activities.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that the program has obtained a written authorization from parents/guardians for all enrolled children to participate in field trips or special activities. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.51.A.2.a
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking appropriate documentation of school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or an "approved alternate" Certificate of Immunization.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure all children's files have documentation of school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or an "approved alternate" Certificate
7.702.51.A.2.b · Correction due January 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 child lacking a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance ensuring all children's files have a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider that includes when the next visit is required. Correct by 01/05/2024
7.702.91.H · Correction due December 6, 2023
An electrical outlet lacking protective covers in the hallway outside of the Lago preschool classroom, accessible to children.
Required correction: Director immediately (12/6/2023) placed protective covers on the electrical outlet. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.46.A.15
The Bosque and Lago preschool classes, consisting of 30 total children, combined on the outdoor preschool playground, exceeding the maximum group size of 20 children for their age group.
7.702.51.B.4 · Correction due December 6, 2023
Diaper rash creams for individual children lacking the child's first and last names within the Sol toddler classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that all over-the-counter medications are labeled with each child's first and last name. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.71.H · Correction due December 6, 2023
Knives with sharp edges used for food prep in a drawer with a broken lock, accessible to children in the Sol toddler classroom.
Required correction: Director immediately (12/6/2023) installed a new lock on the drawer making the knives inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/06/2023
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 4 children lacking an authorization for emergency medical care
7.702.71.C · Correction due December 6, 2023
A spray bottle containing bleach in an unlocked cabinet above the hand washing sink, accessible to children in the Bosque preschool classroom.
Required correction: Director immediately (12/6/2023) removed the spray bottle and placed it on a high shelf, making it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due December 6, 2023
A cracked candle with sharp edges in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Lago preschool classroom.
Required correction: Director immediately (12/6/2023) removed the candle and threw it in the trash can in the locked office, making it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 12/06/2023
Reviewed program's files and observed the program lacking documentation of tornado drills held monthly during the months of March to October, and lacking documentation of emergency lockdown drills held quarterly during the past 12 months.
Correction due December 7, 2023
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Raquel S., Piyusha N. and Farahnaz J. to have expired Trails clearance letters.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit verification of submission of TRAILS inquiry form for above listed staff with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/07/2023
7.701.33.D.5
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Raquel S. and Piyusha N. to have expired FBI clearance letters.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the above listed staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours.
7.702.42.G · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed the program lacking documentation of a current Department-approved child abuse prevention training certification for Raquel S., Piyusha N., Farahnaz J. and Patricia S., who have all been employed for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current Department-approved child abuse prevention certifications for all staff within 30 days of employment, to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Piyusha N. lacking documentation of the required FEMA training certificate.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a FEMA training certificate for all staff, to include Piyusha N. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.42.B · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Raquel S. and Piyusha N. lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions.
Required correction: Immediately (12/6/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current Standard Precautions training for all staff, to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 12/06/2023
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 13, 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 Autana Montessori School’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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All checked July 2026.
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