Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 8 of the 10 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.
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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 · February 27, 2026
2.223.A.1 · Correction due February 27, 2026
2 preschool-age children under child-size table in classroom 111 and not within line of sight for either of the two staff members in the classroom when Licensing Specialist entered the room at approximarely 1:55pm.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all children must be under the direct supervision (within both sight and sound) of staff who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member asked for the children to come out from under the table so they could be actively supervised. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 02/27/2026
2.223.D.5.a.1
2 children resting on nap mats within 2' of one another in classroom 115.
2.230.B · Correction due February 27, 2026
Staff purse hanging near child restroom in classroom 117 within reach of children and posing potential hazard. Observed areas of exposed weed matting near outside of classroom door 116 and on the playground near large tree and swing bay, accessible to children and potential tripping hazards.
Required correction: Immediately ensure indoor an outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy staff and free of hazards. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/27/2026
Supervisory visit · March 31, 2025
2.230.C.8 · Correction due March 31, 2025
Several areas of exposed weed matting and a tree root exposed near edge of swing bay on the preschool playground, posing a potential safety hazards.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas used for children’s activities are checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct by 03/31/2025
Probationary visit · March 5, 2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due March 5, 2024
Approximately 4"-5.5" resilient surface (wood chips) in several areas of the use zones for swing bay and overhead bars, both with over 18" fall height.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all climbing equipment over 18" has at least 6" resilient surface throughout use zone. Document correction in written response. Correct by 03/05/2024
Probationary visit · February 8, 2024
2.230.B · Correction due February 8, 2024
Broken/cracked plastic on outdoor storage shed, accessible to children and posing potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately ensure indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings are sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/08/2024
2.232.A.3 · Correction due February 8, 2024
One gate in adjacent outdoor play area could not close completely, resulting in the program lacking at least a 4' high barrier surrounding play area.
Required correction: Immediately ensure the play area is fenced or have natural barriers at least 4' high to restrict children from unsafe areas. Document correction in written response. Correct by 02/08/2024
Two AA batteries (Everyday Super Heavy Duty brand) accessible to children on lower shelf in classroom 117 at the time of inspection. Reviewed manufacturer recommendation and identified it stated "do not give batteries to young children."
Probationary visit · January 12, 2024
2.220.D · Correction due January 12, 2024
1 over-the-counter medication in classroom 111 lacking child's first and last name labeled on container.
Required correction: Immediately ensure over-the-counter medication is kept in the originally labeled container and labeled with the child's first and last name. Corrected at the time of visit. Medication was labeled with child's first and last name. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 01/12/2024
Probationary visit · December 7, 2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due December 7, 2023
Identified through Staff1 statement that 17 children were present in classroom 111. Reviewed daily attendance and transition record and identified 16 children signed in and observed 16 children present at the time of visit. Identified through Staff2 statement that 22 children were present in classroom 117. Reviewed daily attendance and transition record and identified 1 child had just gone home and was not yet signed out on the classroom attendance/transition log and only 21 children were present at the time of visit. This is a direct violatoin of stipulation (G) on the probationary license. Stipulation (G) states "Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file."
Required correction: Immediately ensure staff members complete written attendance verification including during transitions and periodically throughout the day. Document plan of compliance in written response. Correct by 12/07/2023
7.702.91.H · Correction due December 7, 2023
2 uncovered outlets on powerstrip in classroom 116 in the corner near a bookcase accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all electrical outlets that are accessible to children have protective covers or safety outlets installed. Corrected at the time of visit. Powerstrip was made inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 12/07/2023
Probationary visit · November 13, 2023
7.702.71.H · Correction due November 13, 2023
Adult tools (metal shovels and rakes) accessible to children in an unlocked, outdoor storage cabinet located in the large courtyard.
Required correction: Immediately ensure sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Lock was placed on storage cabinet making all adult tools inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 11/13/2023
Limited Supervisory visit · October 12, 2023
7.702.72.C.8 · Correction due October 12, 2023
Several areas of exposed weed matting near sandbox posing potential tripping hazards. Observed small shelving unit in outdoor courtyard area, approximately 3' tall, that wobbled when pushed, posing potential fall hazard. Observed child-size bench with worn/splintering wood in outdoor courtyard area, posing potential hazard. All areas accessible to children at the time of visit.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all outdoor play areas used for children’s activities are checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Violation partly corrected at the time of visit. Areas of exposed weed matting were removed from area near sandbox and child-size bench was removed from outdoor play area, making it inaccessible to children. Document complete correction in written response. Correct by 10/12/2023
7.702.71.H · Correction due October 12, 2023
Adult tools (metal shovels and rakes) accessible to children in an unlocked, outdoor storage cabinet located in the large courtyard.
Required correction: Immediately ensure sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Lock was placed on storage cabinet making all adult tools inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 10/12/2023
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.
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