Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 of the 4 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 · January 12, 2026
2.209.A.8
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual written authorization for participation in field trips or special activities.
2.213.F · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete a Department Approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.209.B.4 · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual copy of the child's health statement.
Required correction: Immediately. An admission record must be completed for each child and updated annually with an annual copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.213.B
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved Standard Precautions training.
2.213.C · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated Department Approved safe sleep training.
Required correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department Approved safe sleep training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.213.D · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 2 files to be missing an updated Department Approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.
Required correction: Immediately. All staff must complete a Department Approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training and it must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.209.A.7
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual written authorization for emergency medical care.
2.213.G · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 3 files to be missing an updated Department Approved Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete a Department Approved Child Abuse Prevention training and it must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.213.M · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 13 staff files. Observed 3 files to be missing a minimum of 15 hours of ongoing professional development.
Required correction: Review staff files. All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 2/16/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to have an expired child immunization record.
2.220.K · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to have an expired topical preparations written authorization from parents/guardians.
Required correction: Immediately. Topical preparations may be administered to children with written authorization from parents/guardians. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.237.H
At the time of visit, observed in the sunshine hallways an electric outlet uncovered and accessible to children.
2.138.A · Correction due January 12, 2026
At the time of visit, reviewed all drill logs. Observed fire drills missing for November and December, observed tornado drills missing August-October, and observed lock down drills missing since May of 2025.
Required correction: Immediately. A record of all emergency drills must be maintained by the facility or center including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating. Submit written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026
Complaint · September 11, 2025
2.212.M · Correction due September 11, 2025
At the time of visit confirmed with staff statements that there is no verification of experience letters provided to previous staff.
Required correction: Correct immediately. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed by a director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/25/2025. Correct by 09/11/2025
Complaint · September 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 · August 20, 2025
2.229.D · Correction due August 20, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed staples on the walls accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Sunshine classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) staples must be inaccessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
2.229.G · Correction due August 20, 2025
At the time of the visit observed a roll of loose trash bags accessible to children in an unlocked storage closet by the Rainbow classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
2.230.B
At the time of the visit observed several chairs stacked up on the table in the Sunshine classroom. Also, observed several chairs stacked together in the Rainbow classroom. This can pose a safety hazard for children.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit, staff members removed the chairs and corrected the violation. Submit a written statement of
2.229.C · Correction due August 20, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed several paint containers accessible to children in an unlocked storage closet by the Rainbow classroom.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member locked the closet and made the items inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by Correct by 08/20/2025
2.237.B · Correction due August 20, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed peeling paint that can pose a safety hazard accessible to children in all classrooms around the building.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
2.224.B.2 · Correction due August 20, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed a child in the Little Angels classroom to be drinking using a sippy cub while lying flat on the floor.
Required correction: Children must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member picked up the child and started feeding them. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
At the time of the visit, observed a staff member assigned to the Flowers classroom working alone with 9
2.121.D.4 · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 5 staff members' files, one file is lacking documentation of the FBI clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) review all staff members files, all files must have documentation of FBI clearance letters. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of future compliance by 8/28/2025 Correct by 08/20/2025
Complaint · August 20, 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.
Supervisory visit · February 24, 2025
2.212.A · Correction due February 24, 2025
Identified that staff members completed infant safe sleep training on 1/6/2025 and 2/8/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.212.G
Reviewed 14 staff files. Jenni, Christen, Roma, Ruby, Janel, Madison, Giselle, Farrah, and Kennisha missing documentation of a current self-reported health history.
2.213.I · Correction due February 24, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff files. Valerie missing documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete the Recognizing the Impact of Bias training within 90-days of hire. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.223.C.2 · Correction due February 24, 2025
At the time of visit, a 9-month-old infant was placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed A 9-month-old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket. In addition, two cribs also had blankets in them however no infants were sleeping in those cribs at that time.
Required correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove all blankets from the cribs. Corrected at time of visit, the blankets were removed from the classroom bringing the facility into compliance. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due February 24, 2025
At the time of visit, the sand underneath the tires measured less than 6 inches deep.
Required correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment over 18 inches high must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.237.H · Correction due February 24, 2025
At the time of visit, in the Stars classroom, two outlets that are accessible to children were lacking protective covers.
Required correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.237.B · Correction due February 24, 2025
At the time of visit, in the Rainbow Room, there was peeling paint on the tree mural. On the playground, the wooden perimeter fence had gaps at the bottom, and the wood is splintering and broken, and the fence is not sturdy creating a safety and entrapment hazard. Also on the playground, the underlayment underneath the sand is peeling up and exposed, and the concrete ramp leading inside from the playground is chipped and cracked, both creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, all buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Supervisory visit · March 28, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due March 28, 2024
In the Stars classroom, observed that 1 child was not signed in.
Required correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodicially throughout the day, including during transitions. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher verified attendance and signed the child in. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 28, 2024
In the Flowers classroom, observed diapers to be on a low sink counter in the bathroom accessible to
Required correction: Immediately, diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director moved the diapers to a higher shelf making them inaccessible. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
2.213.13 · Correction due March 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training: Jennifer H. expired on 10/5/2023 and identified to be working with children, Kito B. missing documentation and observed to be working with children, Awatif E. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Wedad E. missing documentation and observed to be working with children, Monica H. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Kennisha H. expired on 3/13/2024 and observed to be working with children, Christen M. missing documentation and identified to be working with children, Medina S. expired on 3/20/2024 and observed to be working with children, Madison J. expired on 9/29/2023 and identified to be working with children.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually. Partially corrected at the time of the visit. Kennisha H. completed the Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
2.213.F · Correction due April 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current First Aid/CPR training: Jennifer H. expired on 12/18/2023 and hired on 1/612017, Wedad E. missing documentation and hired on 2/5/2024.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees caring for children must complete the department-approved First Aid and CPR module. This module must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024
2.212.G · Correction due April 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current medical statements: Janel A. missing documentation and hired on 9/28/2023, Kito B. missing documentation and hired on 12/20/2023, Awatif W. missing documentation and hired on 7/25/2023.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff members must submit to the center a medical statement within 30 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024
2.133.A · Correction due March 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training: Kito B. observed to be working with children.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
2.213.0 · Correction due March 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current Safe Sleep training: Ruby M. missing documentation and identified to be working with infants.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff working with infants less than 12 months old must complete a department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. This training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 03/28/2024
2.213.G · Correction due April 28, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training: Jennifer H. expired 10/5/2023 and hired on 1/6/2017, Janet A. missing documentation and hired on 8/11/2023, Kito B. missing documentation and hired on 12/20/2023, Wedad E. missing documentation and hired on 2/5/2024, Kennisha H. expired on 3/3/2024 and hired 7/15/2022, Christen M. missing documentation and hired on 11/20/2018, Medina S. expired on 3/20/2024 and hired on 3/28/2022.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees must be trained using a department-approved training about abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/28/2024. Correct by 04/28/2024
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.
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