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 19, 2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due May 19, 2026
Licensing Specialist reviewed 10 child files and observed one child to have an expired emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: The admission record must include a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed nad updated annually by the parent(s)/guaridan(s). Correct by 5/19/26. Document compliance to Specialist by Correct by 05/19/2026
2.229.H
Observed 2 pairs of adult scissors, accessible to children, in a bin on a lower shelf in classroom 122.
2.229.L · Correction due May 19, 2026
A bin of small shape pieces, accessible to children, in an unlocked lower cupboard, in classroom 142. The bin contained a number of smaller plastic shapes that pose a potential choking hazard to children under age 3. It was identified through staff statements that children under age 3 use the classroom.
Required correction: Any materials accessible to children under age 3 must not pose a choking hazard. Correct by 5/19/26. Staff moved the plastic shapes to an upper locked cupboard, making them inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 05/19/2026
2.237.H · Correction due May 19, 2026
One outlet on a power strip, on the ground in classroom 134 to be missing a protective cover.
Required correction: In rooms used by children all outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. Correct by 5/19/26. Staff added an outlet cover the the power strip. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 05/19/2026
2.220.A
Observed the center to have 2 expired orders for asthma care plans.
2.220.J · Correction due May 19, 2026
The center to have two expired inhalers and one expired epi-pen.
Required correction: If a medication is out of date or left over, the parents/guardians is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parents/guardians do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correct by 5/19/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/26/26. Correct by 05/19/2026
2.213.G · Correction due May 19, 2026
Licensing Specialist reviewed 13 staff files and observed staff member #12 to have an expired Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain a current Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct by 5/19/26. Document compliance to Specialist by 5/26/26. Correct by 05/19/2026
Supervisory visit · July 7, 2025
2.220.C · Correction due July 7, 2025
One epi-pen missing the original pharmacy label.
Required correction: Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label. Correct by 7/7/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/7/25. Correct by 07/07/2025
2.223.D.5.a · Correction due July 7, 2025
Obtained information via staff statements that a preschool aged child is being provided a crib instead of a cot or 2 inch mat for sleeping.
Required correction: If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five hours, the center must provide a firm cot or two (2) inch mat. Correct by 7/7/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/7/25. Correct by 07/07/2025
Reviewed 8 child files and observed 4 children to have expired health statements.
2.213.F · Correction due August 7, 2025
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Norrine W. to be missing the department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module.
Required correction: Within thirty 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. Correct by 8/7/25. Document compliance to Specialist by 8/7/25. Correct by 08/07/2025
Supervisory visit · August 21, 2024
2.237.H · Correction due August 21, 2024
A power strip located on a counter top in the Tinker Lab to be missing 3 outlet covers.
Required correction: In rooms used by children all electrical outlets must be covered. Correct by 8/21/24. Staff added 3 outlet covers to the power strip while the Licensing Specialist was present. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 08/21/2024
2.229.M
A glass vase on a low self in the Ducklings Pre-K classroom.
Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age. Correct by 8/21/24. Staff removed the glass vase and placed it
2.213.G · Correction due August 21, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and observed Norinne W. to be missing a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain a current child abuse prevention training. Correct by 8/21/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/21/24. Correct by 08/21/2024
2.209.A.8 · Correction due August 21, 2024
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed 2 children missing written authorization for field trips in an approved vehicle.
Required correction: An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle. Correct by 8/21/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/21/24. Correct by 08/21/2024
2.209.B.4
Reviewed 8 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement.
2.120.I · Correction due August 21, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files and observed Norinne W. to have an expired TRAILS background check.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Norinne W. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member Norinne W. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 8/21/24. Document compliance to Specialist by 9/21/24. Correct by 08/21/2024
Supervisory visit · September 28, 2023
Correction due September 28, 2023
Director reported a start date of 8/23/23 for staff members Kathy S., Allison P. and Carol Z. Director reported not sending in a TRAILS background checks for staff members Kathy S., Allison P. and Carol Z. until 9/13/23.
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 Kathy S., Allison P. and Carol Z. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members Kathy S., Allison P. and Carol Z. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 9/28/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 10/28/23. Correct by 09/28/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Olivia T. to be missing a medical statement.
7.701.33.A.1 · Correction due September 28, 2023
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed Allison P. and Meghan H. to be missing an FBI background check.
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 Allison P. and Meghan H. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI for staff members Allison P. and Meghan H. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 9/28/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 10/28/23. Correct by 09/28/2023
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Staff member Kathy S. to have lived out of state in the past 5 years and no out of state background check was requested.
7.702.51.B.3 · Correction due September 28, 2023
One prescription inhaler to be missing its original label.
Required correction: Medications must be kept in the original bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label. Correct by 9/28/23. Document compliance to Specialist by 10/28/23. Correct by 09/28/2023
7.702.71.G · Correction due September 28, 2023
Loose plastic bags, accessible to children, in low, unlocked drawers in room 132 and 142.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Staff removed the bags from the lower drawers and placed them in higher cupboards, inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 09/28/2023
7.702.91.D · Correction due September 28, 2023
A large paper cutter with a long sharp blade, accessible to children, on a low counter top in room 142.
Required correction: All hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for child care. Staff removed the paper cutter from the classroom. Correct by 9/28/23. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 09/28/2023
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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