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 14, 2026
2.213.D · Correction due May 14, 2026
Reviewed 24 staff files. Observed SM19's file lacking current documentation of a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training. SM19 currently works in the infant classroom.
Required correction: All staff members working with children less than three (3) years of age must obtain a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children and must renew every two (2) years. Correct immediately and respond with verification of training by 5/21/2026. Correct by 05/14/2026
Reviewed 24 staff files. Observed SM4 and SM19's file to have expired TRAILS clearance letters.
2.229.C · Correction due May 14, 2026
In the hallway bathroom, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unsecured cabinet on the changing table, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, staff member removed the wipes on 5/14/2026.** No response is required. Correct by 05/14/2026
Supervisory visit · July 14, 2025
2.220.D · Correction due July 14, 2025
Reviewed 2 child medications. Observed CH1's over-the-counter medication to be lacking a first and last name.
Required correction: All medications must be labeled with the child's first and last name. **Corrected at time of visit, Director Dani wrote the child's last name on the container on 7/14/25.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.229.H · Correction due July 14, 2025
In Room 103, observed teacher scissors in an unsecured drawer next to the sink, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Keep all sharp items inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, Director Dani removed the scissors on 7/14/25.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
In Room 103, observed a box of sunscreen on a high shelf lacking child's first and last name on the individual bottles of sunscreen.
2.223.A.2 · Correction due July 14, 2025
In Room 103, staff member stated there were 9 children in attendance, however, only 8 children were signed in.
Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. **Corrected at time of visit, Director Dani signed the child in on 7/14/25.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 14, 2025
In the Boy's and Girl's bathroom, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf next to the diaper changing table. These wipes were accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Keep all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, Director Dani removed the wipes.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.138.A
Reviewed the facility's emergency drill log. Observed the drill log to be lacking quarterly lockdown drills for 2024 and 2025; and lacking tornado drill from October 2024, March 2025 and April 2025.
2.237.D · Correction due July 14, 2025
In Room 104, observed a personal bag in an unsecured cabinet, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Keep all personal bags inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at time of visit, Director Dani locked the cabinet on 7/14/25.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.237.H · Correction due July 14, 2025
In Room 104, observed a power strip lacking protective covers on a low shelf, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Keep all electrical outlets that are accessible to children, protected with a cover. **Corrected at time of visit, teacher moved the power strip behind the shelf, making it inaccessible to children on 7/14/25.** No response is required. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.230.B
On the playground, observed a broken dust pan on the ground. In Room 101, a cord longer than 18 inches was on the shelf under the window. In Room 104, several cords longer than 18 inches were on a low shelf. These items were accessible to children and pose a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Keep all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings safe, sturdy and free of hazards. **Corrected
2.120.I · Correction due July 14, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files. Observed Nadine D. (DOH 11/10/22) and Elise M.'s files (DOH 6/5/23) to be lacking a current 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 members Nadine D. and Elise M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for staff members Nadine D. and Elise M. with written response to the Specialist by 7/21/2025. Correct by 07/14/2025
2.120.C.2 · Correction due July 14, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files. Observed Emma H.'s file (DOH 6/12/25) to be lacking documentation of a TRAILS submission.
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 Emma H. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for staff member Emma H. with written response to the Specialist by 7/21/2025. Correct by 07/14/2025
Supervisory visit · September 3, 2024
2.213.B · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed ECT Steven and Rebecca's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions training for Steven and Rebecca. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/10/24 Correct by 09/03/2024
2.213.D · Correction due September 3, 2024
During walk through observed staff Katie working in a classroom with children under 3 years old. Reviewed 17 staff files and observed staff Katie M's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for Katie M. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/10/24 Correct by 09/03/2024
2.213.G · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed staff Steven's file (DOH 8/12/19) to be missing current documentation of Department-approved child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Department-approved child abuse prevention training for Steven. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/10/24 Correct by 09/03/2024
Supervisory visit · October 5, 2023
7.702.72.C.1.c · Correction due October 5, 2023
During outside walk through observed the resilient surface on the playground to have a depth of less than six inches.
Required correction: Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six inches. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 11/5/23. Correct by 10/05/2023
7.702.71.E · Correction due October 5, 2023
During walk through observed multiple thumb tacks in the wall of the toddler hallway accessible to children, posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than 3 years old. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance. **Corrected at time of visit. At time of inspection, staff put tape over each tack making them inaccessible to children.** No response required Correct by 10/05/2023
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed all staff to be missing documentation of a signed statement indicicating
7.702.42.H · Correction due November 5, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed Lead Teacher Francie's file (DOH 8/29/20) to be missing documentation of completed Department-approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.
Required correction: Obtain Department-approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for Francie. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 11/5/23. Correct by 11/05/2023
7.702.42.F
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed Aide Molly's file (DOH 12/12/22) to be missing documentation of completion of the First Aid and CPR Module training for those staff not required to be certified in First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: All staff not required by ratio to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within 30 days of date of hire and biannually thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with
7.702.42.D · Correction due October 5, 2023
During walk through Mina, Molly, Francie and Steven were observed to be working in classrooms with children under 3 years old. Reviewed 20 staff files and observed Mina, Molly, Francie, and Steven to be missing documentation of completion of Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for all staff prior to working with children under 3 years old and biannually thereafter. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/5/23 Correct by 10/05/2023
Correction due October 5, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed Aides Molly and Dora's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Aides Molly and Dora have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter with written response to Specialist by 11/5/23. Correct by 10/05/2023
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed Aide Molly's file (DOH 12/22/22) to be missing Out-of-State clearance letter/checklist.
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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