“We integrate biblical values into everyday learning, helping little ones develop kindness, compassion, confidence, and a heart for God.” honeybeartree.com, July 2026
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 · June 29, 2026
2.229.L
At the time of the visit observed the following items that can pose a chocking hazard accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the blue room to include: Marker lids, glue stick lids, counting bears, counting chips and game "Surprise slide".
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of visit, observed on the preschool and school aged playground loose fill resilient surfacing without a depth of at least 6 inches under the slides and swing sets.
Required correction: Immediately. 6/29/2026. Loose fill resilient surfacing must be raked to retain its depth of at least 6 inches. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member raked filling under 2 slides. Submit written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of the visit observed diapers accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Blue classroom.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026 All diapers must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member locked the cabinet making the diapers inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.229.C
At the time of the visit, a mint green bag containing was welding glue labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in the Blue room accessible to children. A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed on the desk in the hallway accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026 items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member moved the welding glue and hand sanitizer making them inaccessible to
2.223.A.2 · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of the visit, a daily attendance record was not available in the School-Age classroom.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, Staff members must maintain a written attendance record documenting each child's arrival and departure and complete written verification periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member brought the attendance record to the School-Age classroom. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of the visit, observed on the toddler playground missing resilient surfacing with at least 6 inches in the use zone.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026 all climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.229.D · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of the visit observed staples to be used on two bulletin boards, accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Blue Room.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, Staples must not be accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
At the of the visit, reviewed 3 child files. Observed one file missing the current Health Status Statement
2.213.D · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time visit, reviewed five staff files. Observed five files missing the Department-Approved training in Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, Staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete a Department approved training in Abusive head trauma. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.213.F · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time visit, reviewed five staff files. Observed one file missing Department-Approved training in First Aid and CPR.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, All staff caring for children must complete a Department-Approved training in First Aid and CPR. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
At the time visit, reviewed five staff files. Observed three files missing Department-Approved training in Child Abuse Prevention.
2.213.H · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time visit, reviewed five staff files observed two files missing Department-Approved training in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs.
Required correction: Review all staff trainings. Within 90 days for caring for children. All staff must complete the Department-Approved training in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026. Correct by 06/29/2026
2.216.A.1 · Correction due June 29, 2026
At the time of the visit, reviewed five staff files. Observed one staff file missing documentation verifying required qualifications.
Required correction: Immediately 6/29/2026, All staff must have qualification documentation . Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/29/2026 Correct by 06/29/2026
Supervisory visit · August 13, 2025
2.219.B.1
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files, observed 2 to be lacking an updated department approved immunization or approve alternate certificate.
2.212.A · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, the director a qualified staff member, allowed a child to open the front door and allowed access into the building
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.138.A · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, reviewed the drill log and observed no drills documented for 2025.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, a record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve months must be maintained by the center. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.237.B · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, observed throughout the building to have paint chipping accessible to children. Observed on the playground fences latch to be broken.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, the building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.230.C.6 · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, observed the playground slides to have a gap between the structure posing as a strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all pieces of playground equipment must be designed against strangulation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.229.C · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, observed in the Pink room to have gloves labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children in a cabinet. Observed in the School-age room, diaper wipes, disinfectant spray, and gloves accessible to children in a cabinet.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, items labeled "keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.237.H · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, observed in the Pink, Blue and school-age room to have outlets lacking protective covers.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all rooms used by children must have electrical outlets with protective covers. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.223.A.2
At the time of visit, observed the attendance form to have 6 children signed in but 7 children present.
2.209.B.4 · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, reviewed 8 child files, observed 3 to be lacking an updated health statement completed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, the record must maintain and update children's health statements annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.205.D · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, there was not a person available to complete to attend to the duties of a director.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have adequate staff, allowing the director to attend to the duties of a director. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
2.223.A.1 · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, a child was unsupervised and opened the front door, allowing access to the building.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all children must be under the director supervision at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/13/2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 staff files,1 file lacking an updated documentation of FBI.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed all files to be lacking documentation for background check for each state an individual has resided in within the past five years.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, Review all staff files. All staff members must have documentation of a background check for each state within the last five years. All individuals requiring background checks must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's {BIU) webpage powerpoints within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
2.213.B · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 2 staff files to be lacking an updated department approved standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved standard precautions training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
2.213.G · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 1 staff file to be lacking an updated department approved training about child abuse prevention.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved child abuse prevention training annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
2.213.I · Correction due August 13, 2025
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 staff files, observed 2 staff files to be lacking an updated department-approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training.
Required correction: Immediately 8/13/2025, all staff must complete a department approved recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals training annually. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025 Correct by 08/13/2025
Supervisory visit · September 3, 2024
2.120.I · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 3 staff files. Tyann missing documentation of a current TRAILS background check clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must renew the TRAILS background check every 5 years. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Tyann has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
At the time of visit, the facility was missing documentation of emergency drills.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 4 child files. 1 child missing documentation of a current written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately review all child files. All children must have an annually updated written authorization for emergency medical care at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
2.219.B.4 · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 4 child files. 1 child missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Immediately, review all child files. All children must have an updated health statement in accordance with the AAP recommendations available for review at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
2.213.B · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy and Amalia missing documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files. All staff must renew annually a standard precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
2.213.G · Correction due September 3, 2024
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy and Amalia missing documentation of a current child abuse and neglect prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must renew annually a training about child abuse prevention. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due September 3, 2024
At the time of visit, the resilient surface under the swing set and climbing structures measured less than 6 inches deep.
Required correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment and swings 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/2024. Correct by 09/03/2024
At the time of visit, in the yellow room, paint was chipping and peeling from the door and a window ledge. In
2.237.H · Correction due September 3, 2024
At the time of visit, an electrical outlet cover was missing from an outlet in the main entrance hallway and another in the Yellow classroom.
Required correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets that are not safety outlets must have protective covers at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director cut protective covers on the exposed outlets bringing the facility into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 09/03/2024
2.229.C · Correction due September 3, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pink room, a bottle of Purerox disinfectant was in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the center director locked the cabinet making the item inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 09/03/2024
Supervisory visit · October 3, 2023
7.702.2.D · Correction due October 3, 2023
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door and was the only staff member present at the facility.
Required correction: Immediately, if the Director is assigned to a classroom there must be qualified and adequate staff to allow the Director to attend to the duties of a director should they arise. Corrected at the time of visit: the office manager and assistant teacher arrived to provide assistance to the program. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.42.G
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately, all employees must be trained using a department-approved training about child abuse prevention
7.702.34.A.7 · Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 8 child files. 6 children missing current emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately, a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care must be updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.34.B.4 · Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 8 child files. 7 missing a current copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider.
Required correction: The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes a copy of the child's health statement completed by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/3/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 3 staff files. Amalia missing documentation of a current medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider.
Required correction: All staff members must submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care
7.702.42.B · Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training that must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files. Amalia missing TRAILS clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must submit and obtain a TRAILS clearance letter which must be maintained in the staff file at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Amalia has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Amalia with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.42.J
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.
7.702.46.A.7 · Correction due October 3, 2023
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door. Also, Amalia has been supervising children alone without documentation of qualifications.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.62.A.1 · Correction due October 3, 2023
At the time of visit, the director of the program left the classroom with 5 children unsupervised to answer the front door and was the only staff member present at the facility.
Required correction: Immediately, all children must be under direct supervision of a qualified adult at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.72.C.1.a
At the time of visit, the playground structures measuring over eighteen (18) inches and the swing set had less than 2 inches of resilient surface in the use zone.
Required correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment, including swing sets, over eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written
Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current CBI background check clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, the results of the criminal record check, the CBI clear letter, must be maintained at the center and available for review at all times. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Nancy has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for staff member Nancy with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 3 staff files. Nancy missing documentation of a current CBI background check clearance letter and was working along with children.
Required correction: Immediately, individuals with unsupervised access to children must have successfully completed CBI background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Nancy has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI Clearance Letters for staff member Nancy with a written response to the Specialist by 10/10/2023. Correct by 10/03/2023
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.
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