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 · April 30, 2026
2.121.A.1 · Correction due April 30, 2026
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI clearance for SM#7.
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 #7 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member #7 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/30/2026
2.216.B.2.a
Identified through director's statement that the Infant Program Supervisor qualified staff members, SM2 & SM5, are not regularly scheduled in the Infant classroom and do not meet the required 60% of time in classroom per operating day.
2.219.B.1 · Correction due April 30, 2026
Reviewed 3 child files and observed no documentation of immunization records on state approved forms for 1 child.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documetantion of immunization records on state approved form. Correct by 04/30/2026
2.219.B.2
Reviewed 3 child files and observed no current documentation of health appraisal for one child.
2.218.E · Correction due April 30, 2026
Identified that one child in the Toddler classroom is over the age of 3 years. Reviewed 3 child files and observed no documentation of written statement from health care provider confirming care for child is appropriate in the toddler program.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete documentation supporting child's need to remain in the Toddler classroom past the age of 3 years. Correct by 04/30/2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due April 30, 2026
Reviewed 3 child files and observed 1 child to have expired documentation of emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 04/30/2026
Supervisory visit · June 9, 2025
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due June 9, 2025
Staff member Sarah alone in the toddler room while staff member Anasia took a short break. Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah.
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 Sarah has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member Sarah with written response to the Specialist. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - Anasia went back into the classroom. Correct by 06/09/2025
2.224.A.5 · Correction due June 9, 2025
An infant eating whole, uncut asparagus.
Required correction: All foods should be age appropriate and not pose a choke hazard. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member cut asparagus into small pieces for the infant. No response required. Correct by 06/09/2025
2.226.C.2 · Correction due June 9, 2025
Staff member Sarah alone in the toddler room while substitute Anasia took a short break. Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT qualifications for staff member Sarah.
Required correction: All groups of children must be supervised by a qualified ECT at all times. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - Anasia went back into the toddler room. Submit plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 06/09/2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due July 9, 2025
Reviewed 5 child files and observed no current documentation of health statements for 3 children.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements for all enrolled children. Correct by 07/09/2025
2.212.G
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of original health statement for staff members Sarah, Andrea, Kelsey.
2.213.A · Correction due June 9, 2025
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of completed Pre-Service training for staff members Andrea, Emma, Kelsey.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of pre-service training for all staff prior to working with children. Correct by 06/09/2025
Complaint · March 27, 2025
2.217.A.7 · Correction due March 27, 2025
Staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room and staff member Andrea working alone in the Preschool room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT or A-ECT qualifications for Sarah, Andrea.
Required correction: There must be an ECT assigned to each group of children. Submit plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.216.B.1.c · Correction due March 27, 2025
Staff member Alicia working alone in the Infant room as Infant ECT at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 files and observed no documentation of completed infant orientation training for Alicia.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of 8 hours of infant orientation for Infant ECT staff. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.216.C.2 · Correction due March 27, 2025
Staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Sarah's ECT qualifications or toddler orientation training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of 8 hours of toddler orientation for Toddler staff aides. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.121.D.4.a
Staff member Alicia working alone in the Infant room and staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of FBI clearance for staff member Alicia and no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Alicia, Sarah have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit
2.213.G · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff member Alicia.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for all staff. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.213.D · Correction due March 27, 2025
Staff member Sarah working in the Toddler room with children ages 1-3 years at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for staff member Sarah.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for all staff who work with children under the age of 3 years. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.229.K · Correction due March 27, 2025
Pillows stored under one evacuation crib in the infant room.
Required correction: Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved pillows to a high shelf. No response required. Correct by 03/27/2025
Complaint · March 27, 2025
Founded
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.
Original visit · August 1, 2024
2.217.C.1.a · Correction due August 1, 2024
Facility to have no Child Care Health Consultant.
Required correction: Center must have a monthly consultation with a current department approved child care health consultant. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
2.120.A · Correction due August 1, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance for staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Cat, Rivka, Sayra, Jacqueline, Olga, Emily with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
2.121.A.1 · Correction due August 1, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI, FBI clearance letters for staff member Rivka.
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 Rivka has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Rivka with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Identified through director Cat's statement that staff members Olga, Jacqueline will be working together in the Infant room, staff members Emily, Cat will be working in the Toddler room, and staff member Sayda will be working in the Preschool room alone. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of complete background checks for staff
2.122.A · Correction due August 1, 2024
No documentation of completed health inspection.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of completed health inspection. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
2.122.C · Correction due August 1, 2024
No documentation of zoning approval.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of zoning approval. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of Pre-Service training for staff members Cat, Rivka,
2.217.A.9 · Correction due August 1, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of delegation for any staff member.
Required correction: At least one staff member with current delegation must be on duty at all times. Submit plan for compliance and documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
2.230.B · Correction due August 1, 2024
Playground to be still under construction with unsecured shade screen, loose turf, several containers of sharp nails and screws, power tools, unfinished wood on new fencing with large splinters protruding all in areas accessible to children and posing a a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children and make outdoor play area ready and safe for children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/01/2024
2.232.A.3
Incomplete fencing around the preschool and infant/toddler playgrounds.
Required correction: The play area must be fenced to restrict children from unsafe areas. Submit documentation with written
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