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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 · December 16, 2025
2.223.A.1 · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed Ch1 leave the East Preschool classroom door and walk into the front lobby by themselves to wait to be picked up. Child was not given permission from their teacher and teacher was not aware that Ch1 left the classroom. Ch1 was brought back to the classroom by SM2.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that a qualified staff member is supervising the children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit. Ch1 returned to classroom and was supervised by staff assigned responsibility to supervise. Document plan of continued compliance in written response. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.217.A.15
Identified through staff statement that all 3 preschool classrooms were outside on the playground, equaling 60 children, at the time of inspection prior to nap time. Staff stated that there were no individual groups and max group sizes were not maintained.
2.117.E · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed the facility to have a materials waiver, but did not have it posted next to the child care license.
Required correction: Immediately ensure the decision letter is posted next to the child care license until the letter’s expiration date. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.127.D · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed the Activity Room to be lacking a posting of licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratio.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that the licensed room capacity and staff-to-child ratio is posted in all rooms used for care. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.218.C.5
Observed a health care plan for a medication lacking parent signature.
2.219.B.2 · Correction due January 15, 2026
Reviewed 6 child files and observed 1 to have an expired medical statement (DOE 9/13/25).
Required correction: Ensure within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center. Correct by 01/15/2026
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 6 child files and observed 3 to have an immunization record on an unapproved form.
2.212.G · Correction due January 15, 2026
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed SM2 and SM3 to be lacking a physical from a health care professional (DOH 12/17/18).
Required correction: Ensure all staff members submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider that is dated no more than six months prior to employment or within thirty calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually. Correct by 01/15/2026
2.213.N
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed SM1 to have an expired immunization course and is responsible for maintaining child immunization records. (DOE 11/4/25)
2.213.G · Correction due December 16, 2025
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed SM2 to have an expired child abuse prevention training (DOE 11/2/25)
Required correction: Immediately ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the mandated reporter training to include the above listed staff. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.217.C.5 · Correction due January 15, 2026
Reviewed facilities nurse file and observed it to have an expired nurse license (DOE 9/30/25).
Required correction: Ensure facility maintains documentation of current license for Child Care Health Consultant. Correct by 01/15/2026
2.236.A.1 · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed the Director’s office and front office desk area to be open at the time of inspection and accessible to children and lacking any staff for supervision.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all office spaces are locked or do not contain any hazards. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.229.C · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed wood glue in the East Preschool classroom on a low shelf accessible to children. Observed white out in the South Preschool classroom on a low shelf accessible to children. Both items were labeled “keep out of reach of children”.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" are in accessible to children at all times. corrected at the time of visit. Staff moved the items listed above to a location inaccessible to children at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/16/2025
2.230.A · Correction due December 16, 2025
Observed a puzzle and a barn toy in the East toddler room, accessible to children under the age of 3 and labeled “3+”.
Required correction: Immediately ensure play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff moved the puzzle and barn toy to location inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/16/2025
Supervisory visit · December 17, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Written verification of transition from classroom to activity room for lunch and back to classroom was not completed for all children eating lunch in the activity room at the time of visit.
Required correction: Immediately ensure staff complete written attendance verification including during each transition. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.218.C.5
Reviewed individual health care plans for children in care and identified 1 plan lacking parent/guardian signature and date, and 1 plan noted medication required for child and facility lacking medication available to staff.
Required correction: Immediately ensure the individual health care plan is updated every 12 months and as changes occur, all
2.230.B · Correction due December 17, 2024
Tire swing below grade level of resilient surface and lacking at least 12" of clearance from resilient surface to base of tire swing, posing potential safety hazard. Observed child-size bench on toddler playground with back of bench missing screws and loose, posing potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Immediately ensure indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Ensure CPSC recommendations for playground equipment are followed or an approving certified playground inspection obtained. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Bench was removed from outdoor play area. Document correction in written response. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due December 17, 2024
Approximarely 1-3" resilient surface due to frozen ground in use zone of preschool swing bay, permanent climbing structure, and under toddler swing bay.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all climbing equipment over 18" has at least 6" resilient material throughout use zone. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.230.C.3.a · Correction due December 17, 2024
Wooden bench placed next to toddler climbing structure within 3' use zone.
Required correction: Immediately ensure toddler climbing equipment has at least a 3' use zone surrounding the equipment and toddler slides require a 6' use zone extending from base of slide. Corrected at the time of visit. Wooden bench was moved out of use zone. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.208.A.2 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Identified through staff statement and review of staffing pattern that facility staff does not sign in/out of the classroom or playground area when they leave for a short period of time or when they go on break.
Required correction: Immediately ensure facility maintains an accurate staffing pattern at the center. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.137.A · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed emergency plan and identified it lacking a written plan for the continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency.
Required correction: Immediately ensure facility has a written plan for the continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster that includes all required information. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.133.B · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified all lacking verification that staff have been trained on use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all staff are trained on fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.206.B
Reviewed current handbook and identified it lacking updated policy to include the procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition and lacking correct complaint phone number and address.
2.223.A.1 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Several children exit the classrooms adjacent the main hallway at lunch time and lacked direct supervision by staff for approximately 30 seconds as they transitioned to another classroom.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all children are under the direct supervision (within both sight and sound) of a qualified adult who has been assigned responsibility to supervise. Corrected at the time of visit. All children returned to classrooms with staff assigned to supervise and were under their direct supervision. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.220.B.4 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Dosage listed on 1 individual health care plan is different than dosage of medication provided.
Required correction: Immediately ensure facility obtains correct medication and dosage indicated on individual health care plans. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.220.J
Over-the-counter medication for child in care was expired.
Required correction: Immediately ensure if a medication is out of date or left over, the parent/guardian is responsible for picking up the medication. If parent does not respond, facility is required to dispose of medication per CDPHE requirements. Correct
2.133.A · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified Atta W. lacking verification of Emergency Disaster Preparedness training prior to working with children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all staff complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: E.S. in Place, Lockdown, and A.S. on Premises Plans for Children in Care prior to working with children. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.212.G · Correction due January 16, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified 3 staff (Atta W., Jesse B., and April D.) lacking verification of physical completed within 30 days of hire and 1 staff (Casandra D.) lacking verification of annual self-reported health history.
Required correction: Ensure all staff 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. Correct by 01/16/2025
2.213.G · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified 3 staff (Atta W., Jesse B., and April D.) lacking verification of current mandated reporter training.
Required correction: Immediately ensure within 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 by 12/17/2024
2.213.H · Correction due January 16, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified Atta W. lacking verification of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training within 90 days of hire.
Required correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development. Correct by 01/16/2025
2.213.I
Reviewed 15 staff files and identified Atta W. lacking verification of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training within 90 days of hire.
2.216.A.1 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Identified through staff statement Atta W. is Early Childhood Teacher qualified and facility lacking verification of qualifications maintained in staff file.
Required correction: Immediately ensure an early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, maintains documentation of qualifications. Correct by 12/17/2024
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Supervisory visit · January 17, 2024
2.120.I · Correction due January 17, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and identified Ambrosia S. lacking verifications of the Trails clearance letter completed in the past 5 years.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Ambrosia S. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails clearance letter for Ambrosia S. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 01/17/2024
2.217.C.4 · Correction due February 16, 2024
Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant consultation notes and identified notes missing for the months of May, June and October 2023.
Required correction: Ensure the date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center's files for three (3) years. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/16/2024
2.217.C.8 · Correction due February 16, 2024
Reviewed Child Care Health Consultant file and identified immunization training expired.
Required correction: Ensure child care health consultant completes annual immunization training and obtain and maintain proof of course completion in Child Care Health Consultant file. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/16/2024
1 of 2 approved waivers posted at the time of visit.
2.237.B · Correction due January 17, 2024
Several areas of chipping paint and cracked/broken edges on furniture and edging around sink in West Toddler classroom.
Required correction: Immediately ensure buildings are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Document correction in written response. Correct by 01/17/2024
2.217.A.15.d · Correction due January 17, 2024
Activity Room being used for up to 15 children for lunch time and identified classroom measures for 13 preschool-age children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure the licensed room capacity is not exceeded at any time. Document correction in written response. Correct by 01/17/2024
2.127.D · Correction due January 17, 2024
Room capacity signs for all classrooms lacking current approved room capacity listed.
Required correction: Immediately ensure the license capacity of the room and staff-to-child ratio is posted in each classroom. Document correction in written response. Correct by 01/17/2024
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