Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 5 of the 6 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.
Limited Supervisory visit · April 28, 2026
2.229.C · Correction due April 28, 2026
In room 143, Kirkland brand wet wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' located near the hand washing sink accessible to children.
Required correction: All items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected on site. Lead teacher moved the wipes to a counter inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 04/28/2026
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 28, 2026
In room 143, one child's transition from room 145 to room 143 was not tracked on attendance verification sheet. Child initially not included on the attendance verification sheet.
Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct immediately. Corrected on site. Lead teacher added child to the attendance verification sheet and documented the transition from room 145. No response required. Correct by 04/28/2026
Supervisory visit · April 6, 2026
2.229.G · Correction due April 6, 2026
In room 144, the bottom pull-out drawer to the left of the sink to have loose plastic bags accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas accessible to children. Correct Immediately. Submit written verification to specialist. Correct by 04/06/2026
2.237.H
In rooms 142 and 144, surge protectors accessible to children to be lacking protective covers on open outlets.
Required correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Corrected on-site. Teachers in rooms 142 and 144 placed protective covers over open outlets. No
2.220.J · Correction due April 6, 2026
In a review of medication documentation, program to have an expired medication for one child.
Required correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, parent/guardian is responsible for picking up the medication or the program must dispose of the medication as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment if parent/guardian does not respond. Correct Immediately. Submit written verification to specialist. Correct by 04/06/2026
Supervisory visit · May 8, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due May 8, 2025
The wood base slats along the perimiter fence of the ECE playground are splitting and splintering in two separate places along the west side causing a hazard to children.
Required correction: Immediately (5/8/2025) ensure all outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 05/08/2025
Supervisory visit · September 26, 2024
2.213.H · Correction due October 26, 2024
In a review of 9 staff files, Janet P. was found to be missing current certification in the Department-approved training Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs.
Required correction: Within 90 calendar days of employment, all staff must complete the Department-approved training Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit written verification to licensing specialist when this training has been completed and place certification in staff member's file. Correct by 10/26/2024
Supervisory visit · October 31, 2023
7.702.71.C · Correction due October 31, 2023
The following "keep out of reach of children" items were accessible to children: RM 142 (Glade Plug in Refills on shelf behind teachers area); RM 144 (Bath and Body Spray on shelf behind teachers area).
Required correction: All "keep out of reach of children" items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Teachers placed all items in locked cabinets. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 10/31/2023
7.702.91.D · Correction due October 31, 2023
The following hazardous items were accessible to children creating a potential safety hazard: RM 145 (Roll of empty plastic garbage bags); RM 142 wiht ages 3-4 years old in attendance (Glitter glue marked 4 and up in unlocked drawer)
Required correction: All hazardous items must be stored inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Teachers placed all items in locked cabinets. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 10/31/2023
7.702.91.H · Correction due October 31, 2023
Room 145 to have two outlets with no protective covers and accessible to children.
Required correction: All electrical outlets accessible to children must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. Teachers placed protective covers in outlets. No further action needed at this time. Correct by 10/31/2023
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.
The department will also review one program’s complete file on request, which is more than either source above contains. Leave your email and Shortlist will ask for DPS ECE CHELTENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
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