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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 · December 10, 2025
2.220.K · Correction due December 10, 2025
Reviewed 9 child files, observed 5 children to be missing written permission for topical preparations.
Required correction: Obtain written permission for topical preparations for all children, retain in child file. Correct by 12/10/2025
2.209.A.8 · Correction due December 10, 2025
Reviewed 9 child files, observed CH5 and CH6 to be missing documentation of field trip permission.
Required correction: Obtain required documentation of field trip permission, retain in child file. Correct by 12/10/2025
Reviewed 9 child files, observed CH5 and CH6 to be missing documentation of policies and procedures.
2.230.B · Correction due December 10, 2025
The brown playhouse on the playground to be worn with loose parts creating separation and posing a finger pinch hazard.
Required correction: All outdoor equipment and materials must be safe and free from hazards. Correct by 12/10/2025
2.229.L · Correction due December 10, 2025
A bin of watercolors labeled not for children 0-3 years and a bin containing several small glue stick with lids the fit inside of a choke tube located on a low shelf in Room 118, accessible to children under 3 years of age, posing a choking hazard.
Required correction: Any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years must not be a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the items from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/10/2025
2.120.I
Reviewed 17 staff files, observed SM12 to have an expired TRAILS Background clearance letter.
Supervisory visit · January 28, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due January 28, 2025
In classrooms 113, 114 115,116 had Effers San disinfectant and LaRose hand sanitizers on the counter near the sink. In 112 and 113, baby wipes were accessible to children. All items had a manufacture lable of keep out of reach of children.
Required correction: All items labeled keep out of reach must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Lauri removed all items to a cabinet out of reach of all children. No written response needed. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.121.D.5
Reviewed 14 staff files, identified Kathy F. and Jade J. to be missing the 5 year clearance letter for FBI.
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 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit
2.229.G · Correction due January 28, 2025
In classroom 118, a loose plastic bag was in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Lauri removed the bag to a higher cabinet inaccessible to all children. No written response needed. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.229.H · Correction due January 28, 2025
In classrooms 110 and 114, adult scissors were in an unlocked drawer near the sink. In classroom 112 and 114, 3 foil boxes with sharp cutting edges. All items pose a potential hazard to children
Required correction: All sharp tools must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Lauri removed all items to a high cabinet inaccessible to all children. No written response needed. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due January 28, 2025
On the playground, there was less than 3 inches of resilient material under fall zones.
Required correction: Loose fill resilient materials must be raked regularly. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.217.A.12
The directors grandchild was observed on premises. Ch1 is over the age approved on the license.
2.120.I · Correction due January 28, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff files, identified Jade J. to be missing the 5 year clearance letter for TRAILS.
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 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, Clearance Letter for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.127.D · Correction due January 28, 2025
Classrooms 118,115,114,113, 112, and the multipurpose room the ratio's were not posted
Required correction: All rooms must have ratio's posted. Corrected at the time of visit: Lauri posted the ratio in all rooms. No written response needed. Correct by 01/28/2025
2.209.B.4
Reviewed 8 children files, identified Ch1, Ch2, C5, Ch6 and ch7 with expired health appraisals.
2.217.C.5 · Correction due February 28, 2025
Reviewed the health consultant file, observed current health consultant missing documentation of status.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation for health consultant. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2025
2.217.C.6 · Correction due February 28, 2025
Reviewed the health consultant file, observed current health consultant missing their Bio.
Required correction: Obtain health consultant biography. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist Correct by 02/28/2025
2.217.C.7 · Correction due February 28, 2025
Reviewed the health consultant file, observed current health consultant missing introductory for the Child Care Health Consultant.
Required correction: Obtain the introductory for the Child Care Health Consultant training. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist Correct by 02/28/2025
2.217.C.8 · Correction due February 28, 2025
Reviewed the health consultant file, identified the health consultant was missing the required immunization training.
Required correction: Obtain the current training. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/28/2025
2.217.C.9 · Correction due February 28, 2025
Reviewed the health consultant file, identified the file was missing the child abuse training .
Required correction: Obtain current training. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the specialist. Correct by 02/28/2025
Supervisory visit · January 29, 2024
2.212.G · Correction due February 29, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed one staff member Jen B. (DOH 8.14.2023) to be missing documentation of the required health statement.
Required correction: Obtain current health statements for all staff as required. Correct by 2.29.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/29/2024
2.213.B
Reviewed 13 staff records and observed one staff member Melanie P. (DOH 8.2021) to be missing documentation of the required Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain the required Standard Precautions trainings for all staff as required. Correct immediately by 1.29.2024,
2.219.B.4 · Correction due January 29, 2024
Reviewed 10 children's records and observed two children to have expired health statements.
Required correction: Obtain current health statements for all children as required. Correct by 2.29.2024. and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/29/2024
2.223.A.1 · Correction due January 29, 2024
Observed a child who was directed into the office for a break from the classroom due to behaviors. Observed the Director to leave the child sitting in the office unattended for approximately two minutes.
Required correction: All children must be under the direct supervision of a qualified staff member at all times. Correct immediately by 1.29.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 2.29.2024. Correct by 01/29/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due January 29, 2024
The resilient surfacing to be frozen surrounding the climbing equipment, observed less than one inch accessible, and children playing on the equipment posing a safety hazard.
Required correction: All climbing equipment, over 18 inches in height, must have at least six inches of resilient surfacing. Correct immediately by 1.29.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 2.29.2024. Correct by 01/29/2024
2.230.C.2.b · Correction due January 29, 2024
The tall climbing structure to measure six feet and three inches posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: The maximum height of the climbing equipment is six feet. Correct immediately by 1.29.204, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 2.29.2024. Correct by 01/29/2024
2.237.H · Correction due January 29, 2024
Several uncovered electrical outlets in the multipurpose classroom, 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. No response is required. Correct by 01/29/2024
2.120.C.1.a
13 staff records and observed nine staff members to be missing documentation of a current Trails background check. Lauri J. (DOH 3.2013), Rebecca J. (DOH 8.2016) Kim J. (DOH 8.200), Jennifer C. (DOH 8.2017) Laurie B, (DOH 1.2011) Paulette L. (DOH 8.26.2003) Bess P. (DOH 8.29.2011) and Mallory R. (DOH 8.2017) Observed one staff member Jen B. (DOH 8.14.2024) to be missing documentation of the required background check.
Required correction: Obtain the required background checks for all staff as required. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Lauri J., Rebecca J., Kim G., Jennifer C., Laurie B., Jen B., Paulette L., Bess P., and Mallory P. have
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