Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 13 of the 15 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.
Complaint · June 16, 2026
2.220.A
Identified through child file that there was a current written order of a health provider to provide medication if child had a temp of 101.0 and above. Sp reviewed programs policies that stated that they would follow Health care plan provided by health care provider.
Complaint · June 16, 2026
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.
Limited Supervisory visit · May 18, 2026
2.219.B.1 · Correction due May 18, 2026
reviewed 9 children files and observed Ch2 and Ch8 to have immunization in non approved form.
Required correction: Obtain current immunization documentation on CDPH approved form, correct immediately and send written response to specialist. Correct by 05/18/2026
reviewed 9 children files and observed ch6 and ch7 to need medical health status as required for children
Limited Supervisory visit · April 21, 2026
2.229.G · Correction due April 21, 2026
in Toddler 1 room to have empty and loose plastic bags in bathroom hanging causing a potential safety hazard to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit director placed in locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 04/21/2026
2.229.C · Correction due April 21, 2026
Preschool room in temp building to have chick feed labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children observed 3 children in care at time of visit.
Required correction: items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit director place bag of feed on top of hanging cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response is needed. Correct by 04/21/2026
Limited Supervisory visit · March 31, 2026
2.230.B · Correction due March 31, 2026
A large box stacked on equipment in the hallway from the recreation center, and three boxes filled with books stacked on the outside of the door of the recreation center. Observed these boxes accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director unstacked the boxes. No response is required. Previously cited on 12.9.2025, 8.19.2025, and 1.8.2025. Correct by 03/31/2026
Complaint · March 3, 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.
Renewal-Probationary visit · January 21, 2026
2.122.A
The programs most recent fire inspection was not approving.
2.217.C.8 · Correction due February 21, 2026
The health care consultant to have an expired immunization course.
Required correction: Obtain the required immunization training as required for the health care consultant. Correct by 2.21.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/21/2026
2.217.C.9 · Correction due February 21, 2026
The health care consultant to be missing documentation of the required abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of the required child abuse prevention training. Correct by 2.21.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/21/2026
2.223.C.2
Two blankets draped over the cribs in the infant classroom. Identified through the staff statements that children over the age of 12 months use the blankets. One child was sleeping on the floor on a mat with the blanket and one child was comforted by the blanket.
2.229.C · Correction due January 21, 2026
Soap in the full day pre-k classroom 2 to have soap in the bathroom labeled "keep out of reach of children. Observed wipes in the bathroom in the preschool classroom also labeled "keep out of reach of children" both accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The items were removed from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 01/21/2026
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due January 21, 2026
The large wooden log on the preschool playground and the wooden stumps surrounding the sandbox to have as little as one inch of resilient surfacing surrounding the equipment in some areas posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: There must be at least six inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the fall zones of all equipment that measures over 18 inches in height. Correct immediately by 1.21.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 2.21.2026. Correct by 01/21/2026
Probationary visit · January 8, 2026
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due January 8, 2026
Two cots within one foot of each other in the preschool classroom during nap time, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Cots and mats must be at least two feet apart from each other. Correct immediately by 1.8.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 1.15.2026. Correct by 01/08/2026
2.230.B · Correction due January 8, 2026
A large size box, with heavy materials inside of it, in the front in the pre-k hallway accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director placed the box on the floor. No response required. Previously cited on 12.9.2025, and 8.19.2025. Correct by 01/08/2026
Probationary visit · December 9, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due December 9, 2025
Soap in the preschool classroom labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 12.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 12.16.2025. Previously cited on 7.16.2025. Correct by 12/09/2025
2.229.L · Correction due December 9, 2025
Ornaments hanging in the toddler two classroom, and on a Christmas tree posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Correct immediately by 12.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 12.16.2025. Previously cited on 7.16.2025 and 10.14.2025. Correct by 12/09/2025
2.230.B · Correction due December 9, 2025
Large size boxes, with materials inside of them, in the front of the building and in the pre-k hallway accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 12.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 12.16.2025. Correct by 12/09/2025
2.237.B · Correction due December 9, 2025
Peeling paint was observed in the 3–5 classroom on the wall near the window, and the wood on the windowsill above the peeling paint was sharp. Peeling paint was also observed in the Pre-K classroom near the back of the room. Both posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair. Correct immediately by 12.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 12.16.2025. Previously cited on 7.16.2025. Correct by 12/09/2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due December 9, 2025
Children climbing and jumping off a log, measuring over 18 inches, on the preschool playground. Observed there to be less than one inch of resilient surfacing, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All climbing equipment measuring over 18 inches must have at least 18 inches of resilient surfacing. Correct immediately by 12.9.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 12.16.2025. Correct by 12/09/2025
Probationary visit · October 14, 2025
2.217.A.14 · Correction due October 14, 2025
Seven infants in the infant classroom, upon the Specialist's arrival, and one teacher posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: There must be at least one staff member for every five infants in the classroom at all times. Correct immediately by 10.14.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.21.2025. Correct by 10/14/2025
2.237.H
A cord with two electrical outlets, and a powerstrip in the preschool classroom, both accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard .
2.229.L · Correction due October 14, 2025
Small black spiders in the toddler classroom one hanging from webs from the ceiling. Observed the spiders to pose a choking hazard.
Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the spiders. No response is required. Correct by 10/14/2025
2.217.A.7 · Correction due October 14, 2025
Seven infants in the infant classroom, and one staff member who has not obtained the required qualifications, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: There must be at least one qualified staff member supervising each group of children. Correct immediately by 10.14.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.21.2025. Previously cited 9.15.2025. Correct by 10/14/2025
Complaint · September 15, 2025
2.217.A.7 · Correction due September 15, 2025
Identified through staff statements that at the end of the day in the toddler 1 classroom there are two staff members who are not qualified at the end of the day.
Required correction: There must be at least one qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children. Correct immediately by 9.15.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist 9.22.2025. Correct by 09/15/2025
Complaint · September 15, 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.
Complaint · August 19, 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.
Probationary visit · August 19, 2025
2.213.C · Correction due August 19, 2025
Reviewed the training records for three staff members and observed one staff member to be missing documentation of current safe sleep training. Observed the training to have expired on 8.13.2025.
Required correction: Obtain the required safe sleep training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 8.19.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.26.2025. This is in direct violation of stipulation H of the probationary license. Correct by 08/19/2025
2.216.B.2.a
Identified that there is not a qualified infant program supervisor for the infant classroom posing a potential safety hazard.
2.217.A.15 · Correction due August 19, 2025
Classrooms 3-5's and summer 1 to be outside on the preschool playground combined together with a total of 22 children. Identified that the ages of children ranged from 2.5-5 years of age.
Required correction: The maximum group size for mixed ages is 20 children. Correct immediately by 8.19.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.26.2025. Correct by 08/19/2025
2.230.B · Correction due August 19, 2025
A large piece of wood leaning up against the building into the entryway of the main building outside and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor materials must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 8.19.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 8.26.2025. Previously cited on 1.9.2025, 2.18.2025, and 4.25.2025. Correct by 08/19/2025
2.230.C.1.a
The wooden tree stumps on the preschool classroom to measure over 18 inches in height and to have as little as one inch of resilient surfacing posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: There must be at least six inches of resilient surfacing under all climbing equipment that measures over 18
Limited Supervisory visit · July 16, 2025
2.237.B · Correction due July 16, 2025
Peeling paint in the 3-5's classroom on the wall near the window. Observed several ceiling tiles to be missing in the 3-5's classroom.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair. Correct immediately by 7.16.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.23.2025. Correct by 07/16/2025
2.237.H · Correction due July 16, 2025
A powerstrip in the pre-k classroom to have electrical outlets accessible to children posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director covered the outlets on the powerstrip. No response required. Correct by 07/16/2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 16, 2025
Multipurpose cleaner under the sink in the 3-5's classroom, labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the cleaner from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 07/16/2025
2.218.C.5 · Correction due July 16, 2025
An infant, four months, of age to be swaddled. Observed the child's record to have a note from a health care provider and observed he note to be missing parental permission, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain health care plans for all alternative infant sleep positions. Correct immediately by 7.16.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.23.2025. Correct by 07/16/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · June 18, 2025
2.220.F · Correction due June 18, 2025
A medication log and observed two staff members to have given a child medications. Observed both staff members Autumn S. to be missing documentation of delegation and one staff member Bella T. to be missing medication administration.
Required correction: Obtain the required documentation and qualifications for all staff members who provide children with medications. Correct immediately by 6.18.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 6.25.2025. Correct by 06/18/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · April 25, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due April 25, 2025
Two glass mirrors pushed/stacked up against the wall in the recreation center, accessible to children, and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Equipment must be sturdy safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 4.25.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.2.2025. Previously cited on 3.18.2025. Correct by 04/25/2025
2.229.C · Correction due April 25, 2025
Hand soap in the half day program classroom near the sink labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The soap was removed from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 04/25/2025
Supervisory visit · March 12, 2025
2.217.C.8 · Correction due April 12, 2025
The health care consultant's immunization course to expire on 12.19.2024.
Required correction: Obtain the required immunization course for the health care consultant as required. Correct by 4.12.2025 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/12/2025
2.219.B.3
Reveiwed 14 children's records and observed one record to have an expired health statement.
2.213.G · Correction due March 12, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff records and observed two staff member's Shayla F. (DOH 5.1.2023) and Anthony S. (DOH 12.7.2019) to be missing the required abuse prevention training
Required correction: Obtain the required abuse prevention training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 3.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.12.2025. Correct by 03/12/2025
2.213.F · Correction due March 12, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff records and observed one staff member Molly I. (DOH 11.4.2024) to be missing the required CPR and First Aid module.
Required correction: Obtain the required CPR or First Aid training module as required. Correct by 4.12.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 03/12/2025
Complaint · June 14, 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.
Supervisory visit · April 16, 2024
2.209.A.7 · Correction due April 16, 2024
Reviewed 6 children files and observered one file to be missing a current Emergency Medical Authorization. (exp. 3/23)
Required correction: Obtain current Emergency Medical Authorizations for all children and maintain in child files. Correct by 04/16/2024
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 1, 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.
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