Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 4 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.
Supervisory visit · May 7, 2026
2.230.B
In classroom 118/119 there were two long black computer cords located on the ground posing a strangulation hazard.
2.217.A.15 · Correction due May 7, 2026
At the time of the visit classroom 122 and classroom 123 were all outside playing on the playground together. Classroom 122 had 17 children ages 4 to 5 years old and Classroom 123 had 18 children ages 4 to 5 years old. Outside on the playground the two classrooms were over the max group size by 11 children ages 4 to 5 years old.
Required correction: The facility must follow the max group size. ***Corrected at the time of the visit classroom 123 with 18 children went back inside on 5/7/2026. Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/14/2026. Correct by 05/07/2026
2.237.D · Correction due May 7, 2026
In classroom 118/119 there was a staff backpack sitting on the ground under a teacher desk. The backpack was posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items inclusing staff backpacks must not be stored in any area of the building used for child care. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member placed the backpack up high and inaccessible to children on 5/7/2026. No response required.*** Correct by 05/07/2026
2.213.A
Reviewed 5 staff files and staff member 1 was lacking a building and physical safety training.
Supervisory visit · August 27, 2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due August 27, 2025
In classroom 123 there were 20 children present and only 15 children were signed in on the attendance sheet. In classroom 122 there were 19 children present and only 17 children signed in. Also it was idenitfied through staff members' statements they are recording the name to face that are completed at each transition.
Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct immedialty and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/27/2025. Correct by 08/27/2025
2.229.C
In classroom 122 there was a container of disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on top of a shelf accessible to children.
2.237.D · Correction due August 27, 2025
In classroom 122 there was a teachers purse sitting on top of a shelf accessible to children. The purse was posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items including a teacher purse must not be stored in any area of the building used for child care. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher placed the purse in a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children on 8/27/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 08/27/2025
2.213.F · Correction due September 27, 2025
Reviewed 5 staff files and staff member # 3 was lacking a current Full CPR and First Aid certificate or a CPR and First Aid Module.
Required correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/27/2025. Correct by 09/27/2025
Reviewed 5 staff files and staff member # 3 (DOE 8/15/2024) was lacking a current Standard Precautions Training.
2.217.A.14 · Correction due August 27, 2025
Identified through a staff member's statement staff member #3 was left outside on the playground alone with 17 children ages 4 to 5 years old for approximately 2 to 3 minutes while another staff member was taking a child to the office.
Required correction: The facility must follow staff to child ratio. ***Corrected at the time of the staff member came back outside to be with the class and to maintain staff to child ratio on 8/27/2025.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing complaince by 9/27/2025. Correct by 08/27/2025
2.120.C.1
Reviewed 5 Staff files and Staff member # 5 was lacking a Trails 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 staff member5 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member # 5 with written response to the Specialist by 9/27/2025.
Supervisory visit · September 24, 2024
2.121.D.5 · Correction due September 24, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and Yesenia Banuelos was lacking a current 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 staff members Yesenia Banuelos has to review the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Yesenia Banuelos with written response to
2.213.B · Correction due September 24, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and 1 staff member Sara Chitwood had an expired Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: All staff members must complete a Standard Precautions training prior to working with child and renew annually. Correct Immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/24/2024. Correct by 09/24/2024
2.213.F · Correction due October 24, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and 1 staff member Sara Chitwood was lacking a CPR and First Aid Module and has worked at the facility for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Within 30 days of employment all staff caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete a CPR and First Aid Module with 30 days of employment and renew every 2 years. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/24/2024. Correct by 10/24/2024
2.230.B · Correction due September 24, 2024
In classroom 123 there were two long ipad cords that were hanging from the wall posing a strangulation hazard.
Required correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit on 9/24/2024 the staff member placed the two long ipad cords in a locked cabinet. No response required.*** Correct by 09/24/2024
2.230.C.8 · Correction due September 24, 2024
Outside on the playground there was debris all over the playground as well as a red child's chair that was
Required correction: All outdoor play areas used for children must be checked daily and kept safe and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members picked up the debris on 9/24/2024.*** Respond with plan of ongoing compliance by 10/24/2024. Correct by 09/24/2024
Correction due September 24, 2024
Licensing Specialist observed Yesenia Banuelos supervising 10 children outside on the playground. After a staff file review Yesenia Banuelos is not a qualified Early Childhood teacher. Violation of: 2.223.A.1 All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise Correction: All children must be under direct supervision at all times of a qualified Early Childhood teacher who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Early Childhood teacher came out to join Yesenia Banuelos on 9/24/2024.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/24/2024. Correct by 09/24/2024 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: 122 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 2. Classroom: 123
Required correction: All children must be under direct supervision at all times of a qualified Early Childhood teacher who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Early Childhood teacher came out to join Yesenia Banuelos on 9/24/2024.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/24/2024. Correct by 09/24/2024 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: 122 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 2. Classroom: 123
Supervisory visit · November 1, 2023
7.702.41.A · Correction due November 1, 2023
Licensing specialist asked the staff members in classroom 123 how many children were present and they stated 19 children. There were only 18 children present.
Required correction: Ensure that all staff members must demonstrate proper care and well-being of children including knowing how many children are present at all times. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/8/2023. Correct by 11/01/2023
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.
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