Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 9 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 4, 2026
2.229.L · Correction due February 4, 2026
Cotton balls on artwork in the main hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member removed cotton balls from hallway. No response required. Correct by 02/04/2026
2.229.C
Several topical preparations including lotion and soap all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on a low table in room 123, and a pack of alcohol wipes and two tubes of children's toothpaste in an unlocked drawer all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff moved topical preparations to a high counter and toothpaste and alcohol wipes to a high shelf making all hazardous
2.121.J.1 · Correction due February 4, 2026
Reviewed 44 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for SM#25.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM#25 reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for SM#25 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/04/2026
2.230.C.8 · Correction due February 4, 2026
Several pieces of trash/debris on the NE infant/toddler playground accessible to children in Room 129 while they were outside playing outside.
Required correction: All outdoor play areas must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials and/or debris. Correct by 02/04/2026
Complaint · January 8, 2026
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 · October 27, 2025
2.229.L
Art work with small gems in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years posing a potential hazard.
Complaint · October 27, 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 · July 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 14, 2025
Identified through director's statement that the facilities maintenence team made repairs to the gazebo on the infant playground on the morning of 4/1/2025 around 8:30am. Facilities maintenence used Flex Seal and paint to repair the post on the gazebo and Room 136 went outside to play on the playground at approximately 10:50am on 4/1/2025 making the hazardous items Flex Seal and paint accessible to young children. Specialist identified through director's statement
2.230.C.8 · Correction due April 14, 2025
Identified through director's statement that the facilities maintenence team made repairs to the gazebo on the infant playground on the morning of 4/1/2025 around 8:30am. Facilities maintenence used Flex Seal and paint to repair the post on the gazebo and Room 136 went outside to play on the playground at approximately 10:50am on 4/1/2025 making the hazardous items Flex Seal and paint accessible to young children. Specialist identified through director's statement that facilities maintenence did not notify all classrooms using the infant playground of the repairs and Ch1 touched and ingested wet paint and flex seal.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items and areas inaccessible to children. Submit detailed plan of action with written response to specialist detailing plan for daily playground inspections. Correct by 04/14/2025
2.120.A
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member Mark L.
2.121.A.1 · Correction due April 14, 2025
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member Mark L.
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 Mark L has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letter for staff member Mark L. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 04/14/2025
Complaint · April 14, 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 · March 20, 2025
2.121.J.1 · Correction due March 20, 2025
Reviewed 37 staff files and observed no documentation for out of state clearance letter for staff member Luis P. who previously lived outside the state of Colorado within the past 5 years.
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 Luis P. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member Luis P. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/20/2025
2.213.D
Reviewed 37 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby training for staff member America R.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due March 20, 2025
Reviewed 16 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. Correct by 03/20/2025
Complaint · March 12, 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.
Supervisory visit · May 1, 2024
2.220.A · Correction due May 1, 2024
One child to be missing two medications required for their emergency health care plan.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current and complete health care plans and medications for all enrolled children. Correct by 05/01/2024
2.209.A.7
Reviewed 15 child files and observed 1 child to have expired emergency medical authorization.
2.219.B.2 · Correction due June 1, 2024
Reviewed 15 child files and observed 2 children to have expired documentation of health statements.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements. Correct by 06/01/2024
Complaint · April 15, 2024
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 16, 2023
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.
Limited Supervisory visit · November 16, 2023
7.702.32.A · Correction due November 16, 2023
Two children not signed in by their parent/guardian in Room 188.
Required correction: Children must be signed in and out everyday by a parent/guardian. Correct by 11/16/2023
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.
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 Clayton Early Learning (Educare Denver)’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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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.
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Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
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