“capturing the different curriculums used " (Creative Curriculum, Second Step, Handwriting without Tears, The Heggerty, Pyramid Plus Approach).” balswan.org, July 2026
“For us, at Bal Swan, social-emotional learning serves as the foundation upon which we construct all other aspects of academic learning.” balswan.org, July 2026
“Bal Swan places a strong emphasis on addressing the unique developmental requirements of each child. Be it their physical, linguistic, social/emotional, or cognitive development, our teachers meticulously evaluate each child's needs, establish clear objectives, and diligently strive to accomplish them.” balswan.org, July 2026
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.
Complaint · August 28, 2026
Unfounded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Supervisory visit · December 2, 2025
2.138.A · Correction due December 2, 2025
Missing June Fire drill
Required correction: Fire drills should be completed monthly. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 1/2/26. Correct by 12/02/2025
2.206.A
Reviewed 10 child files and observed ch8's file to be missing policies and procedures sign off by parents/guardian.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due December 2, 2025
Reviewed 10 child files and observed ch8's file to be missing a current emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a current emergency medical authorization for all children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/2/26 Correct by 12/02/2025
2.213.F · Correction due January 2, 2026
Reviewed 25 staff files and observed sm10's file to be missing Introduction to first aid and cpr module.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Correct within 30 days and respond with verification of compliance by 1/2/26 Correct by 01/02/2026
2.220.K
Reviewed 10 child files and observed ch8's file to be missing current sunscreen authorization.
2.229.L · Correction due December 2, 2025
In Classroom 2, observed 2 small binder clips to be holding up art on the wall. These clips were small enough to fit inside a choke tube posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Equipment and materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choking hazard. Corrected at time of visit-staff removed small clips from the classroom on 12/2/25. Correct by 12/02/2025
2.237.H · Correction due December 2, 2025
In Classroom 2, observed one uncovered electrical outlet.
Required correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. Corrected at time of visit- staff covered the uncovered electrical outlet. Correct by 12/02/2025
2.230.A · Correction due January 2, 2026
Identified through staff statement that, on the preschool playground, a monkey bar structure is being used by children ages 3-5.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be appropriate for the children's age, size, and developmental needs. Correct within 30 days and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 1/2/26. Correct by 01/02/2026
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 Bal Swan Childrens Center Preschool’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: ages served, holiday closures.
Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.
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