“Our use of Maria Montessori's dynamic, time-proven methods and materials.” coloradomontessori.com, July 2026
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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 · May 26, 2026
2.133.A · Correction due May 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and was in a classroom working with children.
Required correction: Immediately, the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training must be completed prior to caring for children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Observed the director is assigned to a classroom and there is no qualified and adequate staff to allow the director the ability to attend to the duties should they arise.
2.212.G · Correction due June 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a medical statement, signed and ated by a physician or other health care provider.
Required correction: All staff members within 30 days of employment must submit a medical statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/26/2026
2.213.B · Correction due May 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. One new staff member missing documentation of the standard precautions training and was working in the classroom with children.
Required correction: Immediately, staff must take the standard precautions training prior to working with children, and this training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. 3 staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. One new
2.217.A.2 · Correction due May 26, 2026
Identified through staff statements, the opening teacher has been alone with children for approximately the first 30 minutes of the day.
Required correction: Immediately, there must always be a second staff person on site and immediately available during the first and last hour of the day. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
2.217.A.7
Identified through staff statements, a teacher lacking ECT qualifications was assigned to supervise a group of toddlers alone on multiple occassions.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be assigned at least 1 qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of
2.217.A.14 · Correction due May 26, 2026
Confirmed through staff statements, staff have been periodically left out of ratio.
Required correction: Immediately, staff to child ratios must not be exceeded at any time for any reason. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
2.121.D.5 · Correction due May 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a current FBI background check clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, FBI criminal record checks must be renewed every 5 years and documentation must be on file and available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the FBI clearance letter for the staff member and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
2.133.A · Correction due May 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and was in a classroom working with children.
Required correction: Immediately, the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training must be completed prior to caring for children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Observed the director is assigned to a classroom and there is no qualified and adequate staff to allow the director the ability to attend to the duties should they arise.
2.212.G · Correction due June 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a medical statement, signed and ated by a physician or other health care provider.
Required correction: All staff members within 30 days of employment must submit a medical statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 06/26/2026
2.213.B · Correction due May 26, 2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. One staff missing documentation of a current standard precautions training. One new staff member missing documentation of the standard precautions training and was working in the classroom with children.
Required correction: Immediately, staff must take the standard precautions training prior to working with children, and this training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
Reviewed 5 staff files. 3 staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training. One new
2.217.A.2 · Correction due May 26, 2026
Identified through staff statements, the opening teacher has been alone with children for approximately the first 30 minutes of the day.
Required correction: Immediately, there must always be a second staff person on site and immediately available during the first and last hour of the day. Submit a written statement of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 05/26/2026
2.217.A.7
Identified through staff statements, a teacher lacking ECT qualifications was assigned to supervise a group of toddlers alone on multiple occassions.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be assigned at least 1 qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of
Complaint · May 26, 2026
Founded
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Supervisory visit · May 13, 2026
2.229.H · Correction due May 13, 2026
In Tadpoles classroom adult scissors in wash basket accessible to children.
Required correction: Keep all sharp tools and instruments stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit staff moved making inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/13/2026
2.213.B · Correction due May 13, 2026
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 2 missing current documentation of standard precautions training as of 5/24/25.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of standard precautions training for all staff. Correct by 05/13/2026
2.230.C.1.a
On toddler playground resilient material around caterpillar to measure less than .25". On preschool playground resilient material to be less than .25" at base of climber and less than .25" at swings
2.213.M · Correction due June 13, 2026
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed all staff missing 15 hours of annual training.
Required correction: Obtain 15 hours of annual training for all staff. Correct by 06/13/2026
2.213.L · Correction due June 13, 2026
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 5 missing child development training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of 1 hour of child development training for all staff. Correct by 06/13/2026
2.229.C · Correction due May 13, 2026
at sink in Butterfly classroom Dawn dish soap and Fit accessible to children labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."
Required correction: Make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, staff moved up to top of refrigerator making inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 05/13/2026
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 4 children's records and observed 2 children missing immunization records.
2.219.B.2 · Correction due June 13, 2026
Reviewed 4 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing medical statements.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of medical statements for all children in care with in 30 days of admission. Correct by 06/13/2026
2.213.G
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed staff 1 (7/17/25) and staff 5 (8/24/25) child abuse and neglect training to be expired.
2.138.A · Correction due May 13, 2026
Reviewed emergency drill log and observed missing documentation of quarterly lockdown and active shooter drills being conducted.
Required correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of all required emergency drills as indicated above. Correct by 05/13/2026
2.220.A · Correction due May 13, 2026
Reviewed 3 children's medications and observed one child's written order to be expired as of 4/1/26.
Required correction: Obtain current written order with parent and physician consent for all medications. Correct by 05/13/2026
Supervisory visit · June 16, 2025
2.213.B · Correction due June 16, 2025
Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Chelsea P. file to have an expired Department-approved Standard precautions training. The certificate on file expired on 6/3/2025.
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved Standard precautions training for staff member Chelsea P. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 06/16/2025
2.213.G
Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Jillian C.'s file to have an expired Department-approved training about child abuse prevention.
Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for staff member Jillian C.
Supervisory visit · July 18, 2024
2.209.A.7 · Correction due July 18, 2024
Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved three (3) files to have an expired authorization for emergency care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s).
Required correction: Obtain authorization for emergency care for three (3) children signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. The violation was corrceted at the time of the inspection. The facility's Director emailed the form and the parents of the children signed and dated the emergency authorization 7/18/2024. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/18/2024
2.209.B.4
Reviewed nine (9) children files and obseved one (1) file to have an expired health statement completed by a Health Care Provider.
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