Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Denver home daycares it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Denver with Denver and never with another state.
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 · June 8, 2026
2.335.Y · Correction due June 8, 2026
In the circle time room there was a long AC unit cord that was loose and posing a possible strangulation hazard. In the kitchen on top of a white cabinet there was a loose long white charging cord that is posing a possible strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including loose long cords must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immedaitely and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 06/08/2026
Outside in the play area there were several broken orange pieces of plastic with sharp edges posing a safety hazard.
2.311.A.14 · Correction due July 8, 2026
Reviewed all children residing in the home who are less than 10 years old and 1 child under 10 had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. Correct and respond with verification of complaince by 7/8/2026. Correct by 07/08/2026
2.311.A.14.a
Reviewed 3 staff files and staff member 2 was lacking a health statement.
Required correction: All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must obtain a subsequent health
2.312.C · Correction due June 8, 2026
Reviewed 3 staff files and staff member # 2 had an expired (7/18/2025) Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 06/08/2026
2.312.M · Correction due July 8, 2026
Reviewed staff files and staff member # 3 was lacking a training in introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs.
Required correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 07/08/2026
2.318.C.3 · Correction due June 8, 2026
Reviewed the monthly smoke detecor log and the log was missing a recording for the month of April.
Required correction: The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 06/08/2026
2.335.N · Correction due June 8, 2026
Licensing Specialist observed a cat in an upstairs bedroom and the provider was lacking the animal's vaccination records.
Required correction: Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 06/08/2026
2.321.A.5 · Correction due July 8, 2026
Reviewed 5 children's files and 1 child over the age of 3 years old had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children have a current health statement that is in accordance with the AAP schedule. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/8/2026. Correct by 07/08/2026
Supervisory visit · August 8, 2024
2.321.A.3 · Correction due September 7, 2024
Reviewed 9 children's files and 3 children were lacking a health statement and have been attending care for more than 30 days.
Required correction: Ensure that all children in care must have a current health statement within the first 30 days of enrollment. Correct and respond with an on going plan of compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 09/07/2024
2.321.A.5 · Correction due September 7, 2024
Reviewed 9 children's files and 2 children over the age of 2 were lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: Ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 09/07/2024
2.312.G · Correction due August 8, 2024
Reviewed 4 staff files and 1 staff member Carlisle was lacking a shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff member must complete a shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 08/08/2024
2.312.I · Correction due August 8, 2024
Reviewed 4 staff files and 1 staff member Carlisle was lacking a safe sleep head trauma training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff member must complete a safe sleep head trauma training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 08/08/2024
2.138.A
The provider was lacking the emergency log for all drills.
2.312.C · Correction due August 8, 2024
Reviewed 4 staff files and 1 staff member Carlisle was lacking a standard precaution training.
Required correction: Ensure all staff member must complete a standard precaution training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 08/08/2024
2.317.E.1 · Correction due August 8, 2024
There were 4 family members who came to visit as well as a child's specialist and there was no one signed in on the visitor log.
Required correction: All visitors must sign in on the visitor log when visiting the home during child care hours. ***Corrected at the time of the visit everyone signed in*** Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 08/08/2024
There was a container of Tea Tree Oil labeled "keep out of reach of children"sitting on the window ledge in the kitchen accessible to children. Also there was a large bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children"
2.311.A.7 · Correction due September 7, 2024
Licensing Specialist asked the provider how many children were in care and the provider stated 8 children and there were 9 children present.
Required correction: Ensure that the provider must demonstrate proper care and well-being of child including how many children are in care. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider completed a count of children.***Repond with a plan of on going compliance by 9/7/2024. Correct by 09/07/2024
Complaint · July 16, 2024
2.120.C.2
Reviewed 2 staff files 1 staff member Sabrina Bynes was lacking a Trails clearance letter.
2.317.E.1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
There were two visitors at the facility at the time of the inspection and both visitors were not signed in on the visitor log.
Required correction: Ensure that all visitors from all non-familiy members to the home must be signed in and out on the visitor log. ***Coreected at the time of the visit the provider has the two visitors sign in on the visitor log.*** Respond with verification of complaine by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/16/2024
2.329.E · Correction due July 16, 2024
Licensing Specialist completed a walk of the facility and observed all 7 children who were napping on a cot did not have a sheet on the cot/mat.
Required correction: Ensure that toddlers, preschools, and older children must have a cot/mat with a sheet and blanket. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/16/2024
2.336.C.2 · Correction due July 16, 2024
In the the purple classroom there was an outlet missing a outlet cover, in the living room with the black couch there was a power strip missing several outlet outlet covers. Also in the purple classroom there was a charging cord laying on the ground next to the cozy area that was posing a strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Enusre that in rooms that are accessible to children all outlets must have protective covers. Ensure that all electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose a saftety hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider picked up the cord and placed it inaccessible to children.*** Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/16/2024
2.336.B.1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
In the purple classroom there were small pom-poms, feathers, and glue sticks with small lids accessible to children less than 3 years old. The small pom-poms, feathers, and glue sticks were posing a choking hazard.
Required correction: Ensure that all items able be inhaled including the small pom-poms, feathers, and glue sticks that pose a choking hazard must be not be made accesible to children under the age of 3 years old. ***Correted at the time of the visit the provider removed the items and placed the items in a gated area inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of complaince.*** Correct by 07/16/2024
2.336.C.11
There were two large 5 gallon containers of flammable paint sitting in the hallway leading to the kitchen and accessible to children.
2.337.D.2 · Correction due July 16, 2024
Outside in the backyard play area ther was a lot of debris inclduing a broken plastic fork with a sharp edge, a green plastic tent stake, as well as many torn plastic cups all over the play area.
Required correction: Ensure that the play area shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free of hazards including debris like a broken plastic fork with a sharp edge, a green plastic tent stake, as well as many torn plastic cups all over the play area. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider cleaned up all the debris includuing a broken plastic fork with a sharp edge, a green plastic tent stake, as well as many torn plastic cups all over the play area.*** Respond with a plan of on going complaince by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/16/2024
2.336.A.3 · Correction due July 16, 2024
In the purpule and main classrooms there was peeling paint in many different areas of the classrooms. Also in the restroom there was a large hole in the wall and there was exposed plumging pipes.
Required correction: The facility must ensure that the interior walls must be free of holes and painted finishes shall be maintained free of peeling, chipping, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Correct immediately and respond with verififcation (photos of the walls as well as the wall in the bathroom) of complaince by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/16/2024
In the main living room classroom there was a purse sitting on a shelf accessible to children. In the kitchen there was a bottle of Dawn Soap labeled "keep out of reach of children in the unlocked cabinet under the sink. There were
2.311.A.13.a · Correction due July 29, 2024
Reviewed 2 staff files and 1 staff member Liliana Castro-Lopez was lacking a health statement and had been workimg at the facility for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members including Liliana Castro-Lopez must have a current health statement within 30 days of employment. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 7/29/2024. Correct by 07/29/2024
Complaint · July 16, 2024
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.
Supervisory visit · September 11, 2023
Correction due September 11, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files and 1 staff member Charlotte had an expired child abuse prevention training. Also 1 staff member Lily was lacking a child abuse prevention training prior to working with children.
Required correction: Review and ensure all staff must have a child abuse prevention training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.923.B · Correction due September 11, 2023
In the playroom by the puzzle shelf there was an uncovered outlet.
Required correction: Ensure that all outlets in rooms accessible to children all outlets must have a protective covers. . Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.32.A.4 · Correction due September 11, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files and 1 staff members Charlotte had expired standard precautions training. Also 1 staff member lily did not have a standard precautions training.
Required correction: Review and ensure all staff must have a standard precautions training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.32.A.7 · Correction due October 11, 2023
Reviewed 2 staff files and 1 staff member Charlottle had an expired medication administartion traning. Also Gabby had a medication administrartion training but did not have part 2 completed
Required correction: Review and ensure all staff members who have a current medication administration must complete part 1 and two. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/11/2023
7.707.71.A.5 · Correction due October 11, 2023
Reviewed 6 children's files and 2 children over the age of 2 expired health statements.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/11/2023
7.707.923.A · Correction due September 11, 2023
In the playroom there was a container of disinfectant wipes on the art shelf accessible to children that was labled keep out of reach of children. Also in the kicthen there were several large kitchen knives located in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure that all hazardous items including container of disinfectant wipes and several large kitchen knives. ***Corrected at the time of the provider removed and placed all items on a high shelf making all items inaccessible to children*** Respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.31.A.10 · Correction due October 11, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files and all three were lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 10/11/2023
Reviewed 3 staff files and 1 staff member Lily was lacking an emergency and preparedness training prior to workingh with children.
7.707.934.B · Correction due September 11, 2023
Outside there were several pieces of broken plastic spoons with sharp edges, and two pieces of broken plastic parts with sharp edges.
Required correction: Review and ensure all outdoor areas must be kept safe and free of hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members picked up the broken spoons and two pieces of plastic and made them inaccessible to children.*** No need for written statement of compliance.*** Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.922.A · Correction due September 11, 2023
In the playroom there were several small items like broken crayons, small lid, small foam letters located on the puzzle and art shelf posing a choking hazard.
Required correction: Ensure that all items accessible to children under 3 must not be a choking hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider removed all items and made them inaccessible to children. Respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023.*** Correct by 09/11/2023
7.707.36.B.2
Reviewed 3 staff files and 1 staff member Lily was lacking a copy of the trails clearance letter.
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 Lily C.L have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours.
7.707.91.D · Correction due September 11, 2023
In the playroom near the puzzle shelf there were 4 hole and peeling paint. Also the tile in the bathroom under the toilet was missing. Also in the kitchen the flooring was coming up and posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: Ensure that the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazard. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/11/2023. Correct by 09/11/2023
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 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 Charlotte Bynes’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask which of these findings were serious, and what changed.Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes a correction deadline, never whether the work was done or how serious it was.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Do you run Charlotte Bynes? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.