Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 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 · May 11, 2026
2.218.C.5 · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 2 individual health care plans. Both individual health care plans were expired and have not been updated within the last 12 months.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current individual health care plan that has been updated at least every 12 months for children with special health care needs. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.212.G
Reviewed 13 staff files. 4 staff did not have documentation of a health statement signed by a health care provider. 3 staff did not have documentation of a current self-reported health history.
2.218.B.3 · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 2 individual health care plans. 1 health care plan had expired medications and did not have the same medication listed on the health care plan.
Required correction: Immediately, any medications authorized through the individual health care plan must be current and available to staff. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.120.J · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff files. 1 staff file did not have documentation of the Trails clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, the Trails abuse and neglect results must be available for review. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the Trails clearance letter and written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.121.D · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff files. 2 staff did not have documentation of the CBI clearance letter and 1 staff did not have documentation of the FBI clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, the results of the criminal records check must be available. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letter with a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.217.A.9 · Correction due May 11, 2026
The program did not have a staff member on-site with a current medication delegation.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be at least 1 staff member on duty at all times with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.213.B · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff files. 1 staff did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current standard precautions training for staff. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.213.E · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff files. 5 staff with current First Aid and CPR certification were not trained by an approved vendor.
Required correction: Immediately, at least 1 staff member on duty must hold current first aid and CPR certification from an approved vendor. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.213.F · Correction due June 10, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff files. 1 staff file had an expired first aid and CPR training module and did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of current First Aid and CPR training module for staff not certified in First Aid and CPR by an Approved vendor. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 06/10/2026
2.213.G · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 13 staff file. 1 staff file did not have documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current child abuse prevention training for 1 staff. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
2.219.B.2 · Correction due May 11, 2026
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a health statement signed by a health care provider. 3 child files did not have documentation of a current health statement updated per AAP guidelines.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a current health statement signed by health care provider within 30 days of admission and within 30 days of expiration. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/10/26. Correct by 05/11/2026
Supervisory visit · August 28, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due August 28, 2025
There was shaving cream and lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" and a staff purse accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard and drawer in room 151.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The teacher moved the items and made them inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 08/28/2025
2.127.D · Correction due August 28, 2025
Classrooms did not have the licensed capacity posted.
Required correction: Immediately, post the licensed capacity of each room. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of an updated immunization status and exemption record.
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due August 28, 2025
Reviewed 6 staff files. SM3, SM5 and SM6 did not have the criminal background check process completed under the license and did not have CBI and FBI clearance letters. SM 3 and SM5 were working with children unsupervised in rooms 151 and 147.
Required correction: Immediately, complete the criminal background check process under the programs license. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM 3, SM5 and SM6 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the CBI and FBI clearance letters and a written statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
2.217.C.6 · Correction due August 28, 2025
Reviewed CCHC file. CCHC does not have documentation of a biography.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of the CCHC's biography. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
2.217.C.7 · Correction due August 28, 2025
Reviewed CCHC file. CCHC does not have documentation CCHC introductory training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of the CCHC introductory training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
2.217.C.8 · Correction due August 28, 2025
Reviewed CCHC file. CCHC does not have documentation of the immunization training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of the Childcare and preschool immunization training for the CCHC. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
2.217.C.9
Reviewed CCHC file. CCHC does not have documentation of the child abuse prevention training.
Supervisory visit · September 5, 2024
2.229.H · Correction due September 5, 2024
There were sharp, teacher scissors accessible to children in room 150.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Shannon placed the scissors in a locked cupboard. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.218.C.5 · Correction due September 5, 2024
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file with special health care needs did not have an individual health care plan on file that has been updated within the last twelve (12) months.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current individual health care plan for all children with special health care needs. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.124.A.3.a
The facilities approved licensed capacity is 29 children and the facility had 33 children in care at the time of inspection.
2.124.A.3.b · Correction due September 5, 2024
The Cafeteria and rooms 147, 150 and 151 are not licensed classrooms and were being used for care.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that changes in the use of rooms at the facility have Department approval prior to use. Submit a complete written response documenting corrections to prior licensing inspection and written statement of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.210.A.2 · Correction due September 5, 2024
Marka Sue R did not have documentation of ECT qualifications at the time of inspection. This was previously cited on 9/14/23 and 7/19/24.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of ECT qualifications for Marka Sue R. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 8 files. Hannah S did not have documentation of a Trails clearance letter and was working alone with children. This was previously cited on 9/14/23 and 7/19/24.
2.121.D · Correction due September 5, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files. Michelle B did not have documentation of the FBI clearance letter and Hannah S did not have documentation of the CBI clearance letter at the time of inspection. This was previously 7/19/24.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that CBI and FBI clearance letters are maintained at the facility and available for review by Licensing Specialist. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Michelle B, and has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance letter for Michelle B and CBI clearance letter for Hannah S with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 8 staff files. Marka Sue R did not have documentation of a State-based clearance letter and was working alone with children. This was previously cited on 7/19/24.
2.217.A.9 · Correction due September 5, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files. The facility does not have any staff members delegated for medication administration. This was previously cited on 9/14/23.
Required correction: Submit documentation of medication delegation for designated staff and a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.212.G · Correction due October 4, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files. Michelle B, Marka Sue R, Erin J and Hannah S did not have documentation of a medical statement signed by a health care provider. This was previously cited on 9/14/23.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure staff submit a health statement signed by a health care provider within thirty (30) days of employments. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due September 5, 2024
Staff were not completing attendance verification during transitions to and from the cafeteria and playground.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure staff complete written attendance verification throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.127.D · Correction due September 5, 2024
The licensed capacity and staff to child ratio's were not posted in classrooms.
Required correction: Immediately, post the licensed capacity and staff to child ratio in each classroom. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.229.C · Correction due September 5, 2024
There was an open bucket of sanitizer and sanitizing spray on a cart next to the preschool lunch tables in the cafeteria. There were diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the bathrooms of room 151, 150 and 148. There were ziplock bags labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the bathroom of room 148.
Required correction: Immediately, make all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. Michelle B removed the diaper wipes and ziplock bags and placed them on a shelf out of reach of children in the classrooms. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
The facility did not have documentation of fire drill, tornado and emergency drill logs.
2.121.F · Correction due September 5, 2024
Facility was cited previously on 9/14/23 and 7/19/23 for teacher qualifications, background check documentation, staff medical statements and medication administration delegation. At the time of inspection these items were not corrected and demonstrates consistent failure per statute 26.5-5-317(2)(f) Consistently fails to maintain standards prescribed and published by the department.
Required correction: Immediately, maintain the standards prescribed and published by the department at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/12/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
2.213.F
Reviewed 8 staff files. Shannon S did not have documentation of a complete First Aid and CPR certification or a current Introduction to first aid and CPR training module.
2.213.H · Correction due October 4, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files. Michelle B did not have documentation of the Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.
Required correction: Submit documentation of Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for Michelle B with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.213.I · Correction due October 4, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files. Michelle B did not have documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Submit documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for Michelle B with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.213.L
Reviewed 8 staff files. Marka Sue R and Hannah S did not have documentation of a 1 hour child development training.
2.217.C.6 · Correction due October 4, 2024
The facility did not have documentation of a biography for the Child Care Health Consultant, Kathryn T.
Required correction: Submit documentation of a brief biography for the designated Child Care Health Consultant with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.217.C.7 · Correction due October 4, 2024
The Child Care Health Consultant, Kathryn T did not have documentation of a child care health consultant introductory training.
Required correction: Submit documentation of the child care health consultant introductory training for Kathryn T with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.217.C.8
The Child Care Health Consultant, Kathryn T did not have documentation of Child Care and Preschool Immunization training.
2.217.C.9 · Correction due October 4, 2024
The Child Care Health Consultant, Kathryn T did not have documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Submit documentation of the child abuse prevention training for Kathryn T. with a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 10/04/2024
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 5, 2024
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have a current written authorization for emergency medical care that has been updated annually.
Required correction: Immediately, review child files and obtain written authorization for emergency medical care for all children and ensure the authorization is updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/4/24. Correct by 09/05/2024
Original visit · September 14, 2023
7.702.74.A.5 · Correction due September 14, 2023
Outdoor play area did not have a shaded area.
Required correction: A minimum of 150 sq ft of shade must be provided year round. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin, Ella, Luci and Michelle to be missing health statements.
7.702.34.A.2 · Correction due September 14, 2023
Admission forms did not include space for the parent/guardian's work address or an area to provide special instructions on how parents/guardians can be contact while the child is in care.
Required correction: Admission records must include space for the parent/guardian's work address, and space for any special instructions on contacting parents/guardians. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.34.A.4 · Correction due September 14, 2023
Admission forms did not include space for the address for emergency contacts.
Required correction: Admission records must include space for the address for emergency contacts. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
Admission record did not include space for parent/guardian's to provide information on their hospital of choice.
7.702.35.A.2 · Correction due October 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Luci and Ella to be missing documentation of qualifications.
Required correction: Documentation of staff qualifications must be on file. Correct and respond with documentation of qualifications by 10/14/23. Correct by 10/14/2023
7.702.46.A.9 · Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found no staff to have completed Medication Administration training and delegation.
Required correction: At least one staff member on duty must have current completed Medication Administration training and delegation. Correct immediately and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin, Ella, Luci and Michelle to be missing documentation of completion of a TRAILS background check.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin, Ella, Luci and Michelle to be missing documentation of completion of CBI and FBI background checks.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Kevin, Ella, Luci and Michelle have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI FBI Clearance Letters for all staff listed with written response to Specialist by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
Correction due October 14, 2023
The program did not have fire and health inspections.
Required correction: Programs must have approving fire and health inspections prior to the license being issued. Correct and provide documentation with response by 10/14/23. Correct by 10/14/2023
7.702.42.A · Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin, Ella, Luci and Michelle to be missing documentation of completion of a Building and Physical Premise safety training.
Required correction: All staff must complete a Building and Physical Premise safety training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.42.B · Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Michelle and Ella to be missing documentation of completion of Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: All staff must complete standard precautions training prior to working with children, and renew the training annually. Correct immediately and provide documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.42.F · Correction due October 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin to be missing documentation of completion of either the full CPR and First Aid training or the PDIS Intro to First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: All staff must complete either the full CPR and First Aid training or the PDIS Intro to First Aid and CPR training. Correct and submit documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 10/14/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due October 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Kevin, Ella and Michelle to be missing documentation of completion of Mandatory Reporter training.
Required correction: All staff must complete Mandatory Reporter training and renew the training annually. Correct and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 10/14/2023
7.702.42.J · Correction due October 14, 2023
Reviewed the Directors file and found it to be missing documentation of completion of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training.
Required correction: Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Correct and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 10/14/2023
7.702.42.K
Reviewed the Directors file and found it to be missing documentation of completion of the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training.
Required correction: Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training.
Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed 4 staff files and found Ella and Michelle to be missing documentation of completion of the emergency and disaster preparedness training.
Required correction: All staff must complete the emergency and disaster preparedness training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.46.C.8 · Correction due September 14, 2023
Reviewed the Child Care Health Consultants file and found it to be missing documentation of completion of the immunization training.
Required correction: All CCHC staff must complete the immunization training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with documentation of completion with written response by 10/14/23. Correct by 09/14/2023
7.702.46.C.9
Reviewed the Child Care Health Consultants file and found it to be missing documentation of completion of the Mandatory Reporter training.
Required correction: All CCHC must complete Mandatory Reporter training and renew the training annually. Correct immediately
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