Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 0 of the 8 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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.
Complaint · June 11, 2025
2.237.D · Correction due June 11, 2025
At the time of the visit staff member in the seahorse room sprayed air freshener in the hallway and room.
Required correction: Correct immediately Volatile substances must not be stored in any area of the building used for child care. Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member and director disposed of the air freshener. No response needed Correct by 06/11/2025
2.206.B.13 · Correction due June 18, 2025
Interview with teacher and staff members, it was confirmed that the facility did not follow their policies and procedures regarding screen time.
Required correction: The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed for governing field trips, television and video dealing, and special activities. Submit a statement of compliance to the specialist by Correct by 06/18/2025
Complaint · June 11, 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.
Complaint · April 28, 2025
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.
Complaint · April 7, 2025
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.
Complaint · April 7, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due April 7, 2025
In the starfish room there was a package of wipes in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.
Required correction: Correct immediately . At all times items labeled Keep Out Of Reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher removed the wipes and put them in a locked cabinet Inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/07/2025
2.237.D · Correction due April 7, 2025
In the school age classroom there was an unlocked Supply cabinet with teachers purses accessible to children.
Required correction: Correct immediately. Hazardous items must not be stored in areas of the building use for childcare. Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher blocked the teacher's Supply cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/07/2025
Complaint · February 4, 2025
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.
Complaint · November 14, 2023
7.702.46.A.14
At the time of visit the Seahorse preschool room, and the toddler Starfish room were over ratio. The Seahorse room had 14 children with 1 staff member, and the Starfish room had 8 toddlers with 1 staff member. This is a direct violation of stipulation (B) of the probationary license. Stipulation (B) states "Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom."
7.702.63.A.10 · Correction due November 28, 2023
At the time of visit, the facility did not have a menu posted in a place visible to parents. There was a change to the fruit on the menu today.
Required correction: Meal menus must be planned at least one week in advance, dated, and posted in a place visible to parents, Submit a written statement of compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/28/2023 Complaint Allegation : RP stated staff in infant room are unable to communicate the basic needs/daily interactions of CH1 with parent. - FOUNDED
Confirmed through infant staff member statement, staff member is unable to communicate information to parents. This is direct violation of stipulation (E) of the probationary license. Stipulation (E) states, "All staff shall demonstrate knowledge of, interest in, and concern for children proper care and well-being."
7.702.81.A.3 · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit there was a 20-month-old child in the infant room, licensed for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months old.
Required correction: Correct immediately, at all times rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children, without the prior written approval from the licensing authority. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the 20-month-old child from the infant room and placed them in the toddler room. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
7.702.91.K · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit, the kitchen door was open and accessible to children.
Required correction: Correct immediately, at all times the kitchen must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit, the staff member closed the kitchen door making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit the Seahorse preschool room had 11 children signed in and there was 12 children present. In the infant Guppies room, they had 3 infants signed in and 4 infants were present. This is a direct violation of stipulation (G) of 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: Correct immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct at the time of the visit, the staff members updated the attendance verification log. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and found that there was not a staff member who completed medication administration training on site. This is a direct violation of stipulation (J) of the probationary license. Stipulation (J) states, "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom. This may include, but is not limited to; training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, Standard Precautions, CPR and First Aid, Safe Sleep,
7.702.2.D · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit, the facility did not have adequate staff to attend to the duties of a director as they arose.
Required correction: Correct immediately, at all times the facility must have adequate staffing. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director arrived to the facility and was able to perform their duties. Submit a statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
7.702.91.K · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit, the kitchen door was open and accessible to children.
Required correction: Correct immediately, at all times the kitchen must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit, the staff member closed the kitchen door making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit the Seahorse preschool room had 11 children signed in and there was 12 children present. In the infant Guppies room, they had 3 infants signed in and 4 infants were present. This is a direct violation of stipulation (G) of 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: Correct immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct at the time of the visit, the staff members updated the attendance verification log. Submit a written statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and found that there was not a staff member who completed medication administration training on site. This is a direct violation of stipulation (J) of the probationary license. Stipulation (J) states, "Staff members must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom. This may include, but is not limited to; training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, Standard Precautions, CPR and First Aid, Safe Sleep,
7.702.2.D · Correction due November 14, 2023
At the time of the visit, the facility did not have adequate staff to attend to the duties of a director as they arose.
Required correction: Correct immediately, at all times the facility must have adequate staffing. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director arrived to the facility and was able to perform their duties. Submit a statement of future compliance to the specialist by 11/28/2023. Correct by 11/14/2023
Complaint · November 14, 2023
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.
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 Cherry Hill Learning Center’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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