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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 · November 12, 2025
2.311.A.14 · Correction due December 12, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: Ensure that the provider and applicant 2 must obtain a health statement that is signed by a health care provider. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.329.H.2.a
A 6 month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed an infant in a bassinet with a very loose sheet posing a possible suffocation hazard on 11/12/2025.
Required correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately remove the loose bedding,
2.311.A.7 · Correction due November 12, 2025
Identified that the provider and applicant 2 completed infant safe sleep training on (12/5/2024), and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
Required correction: Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.312.D · Correction due November 12, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a current a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training. The training must be renewed every two years. Correct immeiately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.312.K
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes.
2.312.P · Correction due December 12, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.”
Required correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.320.A.7 · Correction due November 12, 2025
Reviewed 6 children's file and 3 children were lacking a current written authorization for emergency medical.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children have a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of complaince by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed 6 children's files and 1 child was lacking proof of immunizations.
2.138.A · Correction due November 12, 2025
Reviewed the emergency drill log and there were no drills completed or recorded for the 2025.
Required correction: Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
The provider did not have a gate on the stairway of 4 or more steps leading upstairs and had 2 children
2.336.C.15 · Correction due November 12, 2025
The provider had a fire extinguisher that was less than 5 pounds and was a rating of 1-A-10-BC.
Required correction: The family child care home must contain at least 1 fire extinguisher with the minimum of 5 pounds, and a minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. This violations was cited on 12/17/2024. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.337.A.13 · Correction due November 12, 2025
Outside in the backyard there was a child size trampoline accessible to children.
Required correction: The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.337.A.7 · Correction due November 12, 2025
Outside in the backyard there was animal waste throughout the yard.
Required correction: All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.337.B.1.a · Correction due November 12, 2025
Outside in the backyard there was a climbing dome sitting on turf and lacking 6 inches of reilient surfacing.
Required correction: All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due November 12, 2025
Reviewed the provider's house hold members and the provider's daughter and son did not have an CBI or FBI request or clearance letters.
Required correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 12/12/2025. Correct by 11/12/2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking the face to face part two of the medication
2.312.M · Correction due December 12, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files and both staff members were lacking a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs.
Required correction: Primary provider and applicant 2 must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. Correct and respond with verification of complaince by 12/12/2025. Correct by 12/12/2025
Supervisory visit · December 17, 2024
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed the provider's house hold members and the provider's daughter did not have an CBI or FBI request or clearance letters.
Required correction: Provider must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification the provider reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Notify Licensing Specialist in writing once the resident has completed the fingerprinting process by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.321.A.5
Reviewed 5 children's files and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired (3/14/2024) health statement.
2.335.I · Correction due December 17, 2024
The provider did not have a gate on the stairway of 4 or more steps leading upstairs and had 3 children present under the age of 2 years old.
Required correction: Stairways of more than 4 steps indoor area that are accessible to children must have a gate that prevents access from the area being used by children under the age of two are present. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.336.C.15 · Correction due December 17, 2024
The provider had a fire extinguisher that was less than 5 pounds and was a rating of 1-A-10-BC.
Required correction: The family child care home must contain at least 1 fire extinguisher with the minimum of 5 pounds, and a minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Review the providers' files and both Denise and Philip were lacking the part 2 of the medication
2.320.A.7 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed 5 children's file and 1 child had an expired (3/17/2024) written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children have a current written authorization for emergency medical care and update annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 1/16/2025. Correct by 12/17/2024
Supervisory visit · January 5, 2024
7.707.71.A.2 · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 5 children's files and 2 children were missing a health statement and have been enrolled longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health statement within 30 days of enrollment. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 02/04/2024
7.707.71.A.5 · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 5 children's files and 2 children under the age of 2 had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure all children under 2 must have a current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 02/04/2024
7.707.71.B.1 · Correction due January 5, 2024
Reviewed 5 children's files and 3 children were missing a written authority to arrange for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current written authority to arrange for emergency medical care and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 01/05/2024
7.707.934.B · Correction due January 5, 2024
Outside on the back porch there was a drain spout with sharp edges and nails exposed. Also there was an orange broken toy with sharp edges in the sand box.
Required correction: Ensure that all outdoor play area shall be kept safe and free from hazard. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 2/4/2024. Correct by 01/05/2024
Reviewed 2 staff files and both Denise and Phillip were lacking the Part 2 of the Medication Administration training.
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