Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · May 21, 2026
2.138.A
Review the provider's emergency drill logs and the provider was missing Tornado drills from the months of March and April.
Required correction: Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be
2.320.A.7 · Correction due May 21, 2026
Reviewed 9 child files and 1 child had an expired written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Review and ensure all children have a current written authorization for emergency medical care and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 6/20/2026. Correct by 05/21/2026
2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed 9 child files and 2 children were lacking proof of immunizations.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have immunization records before or on the first day the child attends
2.321.A.5 · Correction due June 20, 2026
Reviewed 9 children's files and 5 children were all lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 6/20/2026. Correct by 06/20/2026
2.336.B.1 · Correction due May 21, 2026
At the time of the visit there were several small items including dobber caps, glue stick caps. and pom poms sitting on the art shelf to be accessible to children under the age of 3. All items listed above were posing a possible choking hazard.
Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider placed all items up high and inaccessible to children on 5/21/2026. No response required.*** Correct by 05/21/2026
2.321.B.8
At the time of the visit licensing specialist observed the provider's husbands medication to be sitting out on the kitchen table. The medication was accesible to children.
Required correction: All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved
Supervisory visit · June 23, 2025
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due June 23, 2025
Reviewed all family household members and the provider's husband lacking a CBI and FBI clearance.
Required correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify the Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
2.312.N
Reviewed staff member Eva's file was lacking a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals.
2.138.A · Correction due June 23, 2025
Reviewed the facility's emergency drill logs and the log was lacking documentation of Tornado drills from March to May.
Required correction: Ensure the provider completes and records all emergency,lockdown, active shooter, fire and tornado drills. Correct immediately and respond with verifcation of complaince by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
2.311.A.14.a · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and 1 staff member Eva had an expired (1/4/25) health evaluation.
Required correction: All staff members must obtain a current health evaluation every 2 years signed and dates by a licensed physician or other health care provider. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 07/23/2025
Reviewed the provider's file and 1 staff member Eve's file and both were lacking part 2 of the medication administration training.
2.312.K · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed the provider's file and 1 staff member Eva's file and both were lacking a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes.
Required correction: The provider and staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 07/23/2025
2.312.M · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed the provider's file and 1 staff member Eva's file and both were lacking a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs.
Required correction: The provider and staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 07/23/2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due June 23, 2025
In the restroom under the sink there was a bottle of Dial hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" and a roll of plastic trash bags accessible to children. Outside on the outdoor table there was a lighter accessible to children. Outside in the covered toileting area had a bottle of hand sanitizer and a container of Clorox wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Required correction: All hazardous items and materials including items listed above must be made inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the provider made all items inaccessible to children on 6/23/2025.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
2.312.P · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed the provider's file and 1 staff member Eva's file and both were lacking a Department-approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.
Required correction: The provider and staff must complete Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 07/23/2025
2.312.R.1
Reviewed the provider's file and 1 staff member Eva's file and both were lacking a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year.
2.320.A.7 · Correction due June 23, 2025
Reviewed 6 children's files and 1 child was lacking a written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Review and ensure all children have a a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated annually by parents or guardians. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed 6 children's files and 1 child had immunization on an unapproved form.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have documentation of school required immunization status on the
2.335.N · Correction due June 23, 2025
The provider has three dogs and one dog had expired vaccinations.
Required correction: The provider must obtain current vaccinations for all dogs in the home. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
2.337.B.1.a · Correction due June 23, 2025
Identified through the provider's statement children do use the reading loft. The reading loft that measures over 18 inches high and was lacking 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
Required correction: All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms including the reading loft eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately and respond waith a plan for ongoing compliance by 7/23/2025. Correct by 06/23/2025
Supervisory visit · July 24, 2024
2.121.D.5 · Correction due July 24, 2024
Reviewed the provider's background checks and the provider was lacking a current FBI letter.
Required correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 8/23/2024 Correct by 07/24/2024
2.138.A · Correction due July 24, 2024
Reviewed the emergency drill log and it was lacking a tornado for the months of March and May.
Required correction: Ensure that all emergency drills must be completed and documented. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 8/23/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024
2.312.E · Correction due July 24, 2024
Reviewed the provider's file and the provider had an expired medical administration training.
Required correction: Ensure that the provider as well as all staff member must have a current medical administration training. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 8/23/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024
2.320.A.7
Reviewed 7 children's files and 1 child was lacking a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by the parents.
2.321.A.4 · Correction due August 23, 2024
Reviewed 7 children's files and 1 child under the age of 2 had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children under the age of 2 years old must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 8/23/2024. Correct by 08/23/2024
2.321.A.5 · Correction due August 23, 2024
Reviewed 7 children's files and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 years old must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 8/23/2024. Correct by 08/23/2024
2.336.B.1
In the classroom area there were dobber caps, stamp caps, and pom poms sitting on the are shelf that were accessible to children. All items listed above were posing a choking hazard to children under 3 years old.
2.336.C.1 · Correction due July 24, 2024
In the bathroom under the sink in an unlocked cabinet there was a bottle of Aloe vera as well as several tubes of diaper cream labeled "keep out reach of children accessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure that all hazardous items including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider moved all items listed above on a high shelf making all items inaccessible to children. No need for written statement of compliance. Correct by 07/24/2024
2.336.C.2 · Correction due July 24, 2024
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the dining room.
Required correction: Ensure that all electrical outlets must have a protective cover. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 8/23/2024. Correct by 07/24/2024
2.337.D.4
Outside on the patio there was a propane sitting next to the grill and it was accessible to children.
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