Digna Medina

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Denver home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 580 Denver home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 3
License status Active

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Last visit
December 10, 2025
On file
3 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was January 10, 2026. Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

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.

Dec 2025 Supervisory visit 15 findings

Supervisory visit · December 10, 2025

2.335.N · Correction due December 10, 2025

An expired proof of vaccination record for one of the three pet dogs in the home.

Required correction: Ensure that all animals in the family child care home are vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance. Obtain proof of vaccination for pet dog in the home and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.312.P · Correction due January 10, 2026

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training and send verification of compliance to the

2.312.G · Correction due December 10, 2025

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.312.H · Correction due December 10, 2025

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.312.K · Correction due January 10, 2026

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Playground Safety for Homes training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Playground Safety for Homes training and send verification of compliance to

2.312.M · Correction due January 10, 2026

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2026

2.312.N · Correction due January 10, 2026

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 01/10/2026

2.336.B.1 · Correction due December 10, 2025

A basket containing various car toys, including several Hot Wheel cars, accessible to children posing a potential choking hazard.

Required correction: Ensure that toys accessible to children under three years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be

2.133.A · Correction due December 10, 2025

In staff member's file to be missing Department approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training.

Required correction: Complete Department approved Prevention of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and send verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.321.A.3 · Correction due January 10, 2026

Three of eleven children's files reviewed to have an expired health statement signed and dated by a health care provider.

Required correction: Within 30 days after admission, and within 30 days following the expiration date, the parent (s) or guardian (s) of each child must submit a statement of the child's health. Obtain health statements for the three children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 01/10/2026

2.321.B.11 · Correction due December 10, 2025

Four of eleven children's files reviewed to be missing written authorization for topical preparations.

Required correction: Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellents, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian written authorization. Obtain written authorization for topical preparations for the four children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.316.A · Correction due January 10, 2026

Eleven of eleven children's file reviewed to be missing signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the family child care home's policies and procedures.

Required correction: At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home's policies and procedures. Obtain signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the family child care home's policies and procedures for the eleven children and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 01/10/2026

2.318.C.3 · Correction due December 10, 2025

Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing to be missing.

Required correction: Ensure smoke alarm testing dates are kept and maintained at the family child care home for 12 months.

2.138.A · Correction due December 10, 2025

Emergency, tornado and fire drill records to be missing.

Required correction: Ensure emergency, tornado and fire drill records are maintained and held by the facility over the past 12 months. Correct immediately and document compliance to the licensing specialist with written response. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.121.C.2 · Correction due December 10, 2025

Missing background checks for adult resident of the home.

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. Correct by 12/10/2025

State records file

Jan 2025 Supervisory visit 10 findings

Supervisory visit · January 16, 2025

2.321.A.2.c.1 · Correction due January 16, 2025

In a child's file to be missing the CDPHE Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado.

Required correction: Obtain the CDPHE Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado for the enrolled child. Correct immediately and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

2.312.G · Correction due January 16, 2025

In Provider's file an expired Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

2.312.H · Correction due January 16, 2025

In Provider's file an expired Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

2.312.I · Correction due January 16, 2025

In Provider's file an expired Department approved Safe Sleep training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Safe Sleep training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

2.312.J · Correction due February 16, 2025

In Provider's file an expired Department approved Immunization training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Immunization training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025

2.312.K · Correction due February 16, 2025

In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Playground Safety training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Playground Safety training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025

2.312.N · Correction due February 16, 2025

In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025

In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Injury Prevention for Homes training.

2.312.Q · Correction due February 16, 2025

In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 02/16/2025

2.133.A · Correction due January 16, 2025

In Provider's file to be missing Department approved Disaster Preparedness training.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Disaster Preparedness training. Complete and send verification of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 01/16/2025

State records file

Feb 2024 Supervisory visit 8 findings

Supervisory visit · February 21, 2024

2.121.D.5 · Correction due February 21, 2024

There are 4 adults living in the home and 2 adults Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina have expired FBI clearance letter.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for Luis Hernandez and Juan Medina with written response to Specialist by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024

7.707.71.A.6

Reviewed 11 children's file and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired health statement.

7.707.923.K · Correction due February 21, 2024

When completing the walk through there were two stove controls that were within reach of children.

Required correction: Ensure that any cooking stove with controls within reach of children shall have safety guard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider removed the cooking controls.*** Respond immediately with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024

7.707.934.C · Correction due February 21, 2024

Outside there was an unlocked shed with a law mower and was accessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that outdoor play spaces must be free of hazards including the outside shed that contains the law mower. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider locked the shed. No need for written statement of complaince.*** Correct by 02/21/2024

7.707.71.A.3 · Correction due February 21, 2024

Reviewed 11 children's files and 1 child did not have a exemption form completed.

Required correction: Review and ensure that if a parent wishes to complete an exemption it must be on the current Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization card. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024

7.707.331.G.2 · Correction due March 22, 2024

There were 10 children present and there was not a qualified staff aide there was only a volunteer.

Required correction: Ensure that in a large child care home there must be a qualified staff aide. Correct e and respond with a plan of on going compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024

7.707.71.A.2 · Correction due March 22, 2024

Reviewed 11 children's files and 2 children were lacking a health statement and have been enrolled for longer than 30 days.

Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health statement within the first 30 days of attending the facility. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 03/22/2024

Correction due February 21, 2024

Review the provider's file and the provider had an expired Shaken Baby training.

Required correction: Review and ensure that the provider must complete and renew a Shaken Baby training annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 3/22/2024. Correct by 02/21/2024

State records file

Where this record comes from

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.

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Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

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