Englewood Early Childhood Education

Center · Englewood · 3838 S Huron Street

What kind of place is this?

Size 320 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver centers, where the middle half licenses 40–113. Measured across 1,156 Denver centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based, creative-curriculum, developmental

In the program’s own words

“Play-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity” ece.englewoodschools.net, July 2026
“We are using The Creative Curriculum to address Colorado State Standards” ece.englewoodschools.net, July 2026
“We deliver integrated services in a play based, developmentally appropriate manner to encourage a strong foundation for lifelong learning.” ece.englewoodschools.net, July 2026

Who runs it

Ownership Government-run Colorado Department of Early Childhood records this as a programme operated by a public school district. data.colorado.gov

Who will be with our child?

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 3-4 years old (by October 1)
Hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day, half-day
Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 5
License status Active

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Last visit
December 10, 2025
On file
3 visits since January 2024
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 6 findings

Supervisory visit · December 10, 2025

2.229.C · Correction due December 10, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in the 100 classroom, soap labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately. 12/10/2025. Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit when the staff member locked soap in a cabinet. Submit a statement of future compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.229.H · Correction due December 10, 2025

At the time of visit, observed in classroom 104, two pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer. Observed in classroom 113 a wrench accessible to children .

Required correction: Immediately. 12/10/2025. Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member locked the drawer with the scissors. Staff member locked away wrench. Submit statement of future compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.230.B · Correction due December 10, 2025

At the time of visit, observed on the Tree Playground a gate wire exposed to children.

Required correction: Immediately. 12/10/2025. Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member wrapped the wire around the fence pole. Submit statement of future compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.237.B · Correction due December 10, 2025

At the time of visit, Observed in the 152 classroom chipped paint on the mirror wall.

Required correction: Immediately, 12/10/2025. Buildings must be kept in good repair. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member placed child work over the chipped paint. Submit statement of future compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.237.H · Correction due December 10, 2025

Observed in the 101 classroom, a power strip accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately. 12/10/2025. All electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers installed. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member unplugged the power strip and locked it in a cabinet. Submit statement of future compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 12/10/2025

2.213.G · Correction due January 10, 2026

At the time of visit, reviewed 63 files. Observed 1 file to containing an expired Department approved training about child abuse prevention.

Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must be trained using a department approved training about child abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 1/10/2026. Correct by 01/10/2026

State records file

Dec 2024 Supervisory visit 3 findings

Supervisory visit · December 12, 2024

2.220.K · Correction due December 12, 2024

Reviewed 26 child files. 5 files missing documentation of a written authorization to apply topicals.

Required correction: Immediately, review all child files. All children must have documenation of a written authorization from the parent/guardian for the application of topical preparations. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/19/2024. Correct by 12/12/2024

2.230.B

At the time of visit, in Room 112, a wooden cube stool had peeling and chipping paint and was a safety hazard for children.

2.237.B · Correction due December 12, 2024

At the time of visit, in Room 113, the transition strip between the carpet and the tile at the back of the room was peeled up creating a safety and tripping hazard for children.

Required correction: Immediately, all buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/19/2024. Correct by 12/12/2024

State records file

Jan 2024 Supervisory visit report not read 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 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.

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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Englewood Early Childhood Education hasn’t published

Cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who runs it

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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