Inner City Christian School Partnership

Center · Denver · 2280 E 16th Avenue

What kind of place is this?

Size 20 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Denver centers, where the middle half licenses 40–113. Measured across 1,156 Denver centers, 2026-08-17.
Established 1996
Approach faith-based

In the program’s own words

“Thank you for considering partnering with ICS in the training of your child in a biblical worldview.” innercityschool.org, July 2026

How this compares

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.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served Preschool through 6th grade
Holiday closures Closed July 3, 2026 for Independence Day (summer program); no school November 3-4, 2025 (staff in-service)
Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

Preschool $1,900/mo
Application fee $325
Sibling discount Multiple Child Discounts

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 3
License status Active

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Last visit
March 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was April 8, 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.

Mar 2026 Supervisory visit 20 findings

Supervisory visit · March 9, 2026

2.223.A.2 · Correction due March 9, 2026

Identified through SM1's statement that the classrooms do no document attendance tracking throughout the day when the groups transition.

Required correction: Staff must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.213.B · Correction due March 9, 2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of current Standard Precautions training for SM1, SM2, SM3,.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training for all staff. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.230.B · Correction due March 9, 2026

Wire netting meant to enclose a radiator to be torn away from frame exposing starp wire edges and accessible to children in the lunch room.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.219.B.1 · Correction due March 9, 2026

Reviewed 2 child files and observed no documentation of immunization records for one child.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.219.B.2

Reviewed 2 child files and observed no documentation of health statement for one child.

2.217.A.15.d · Correction due March 9, 2026

16 preschool aged children in room 102 which is only licensed for 15 children due to square footage.

Required correction: The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.217.A.10.a · Correction due March 9, 2026

SM3 alone with 16 mixed age preschoolers during nap time and only 1 child was asleep.

Required correction: Maintain proper ratios at all times. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.133.A · Correction due March 9, 2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for SM2.

Required correction: All staff must obtain and emergency and disaster preparedness training prior to working with children. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.120.A

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI clearance letter for SM2.

2.213.A · Correction due March 9, 2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Pre-Service training for SM2.

Required correction: All staff must obtain Pre-Service training prior to working with children. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.229.C · Correction due March 9, 2026

Several bottles of cleaning supplies including bleach, dish soap, and industrial soap, and Clorox wipes in unlocked cabinets in the kitchen attached to the children's lunch room and observed a first aid kit with alcohol wipes and a bottle of baby oil in cubbies in Room 102 all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and all accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - kitchen door was closed and locked and first aid kit and baby oil were removed from the classroom. Correct by 03/09/2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention & Reporting training for SM1, SM3.

2.213.H · Correction due April 8, 2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to Early Intervention training for SM2, SM3.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Introduction to Early Intervention training. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.213.I · Correction due April 8, 2026

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing Bias training for SM2, SM3.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias training for all staff. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.213.L

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of child development training for SM2.

2.217.A.8.b · Correction due March 9, 2026

SM3 alone supervising children during nap time in Room 102. Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of AECT qualifications for SM3.

Required correction: Maintain supervision with appropriately qualified staff at all times. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.223.D.4.c · Correction due March 9, 2026

Five children in Room 102 to have no sheet or blanket on their mat during nap time.

Required correction: A fitted sheet or suitable mat covering and a blanket must be provided for each child. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due March 9, 2026

Children spaced approximately 3 inches apart between mats during nap time in Room 102.

Required correction: Mats must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides during rest time. Correct by 03/09/2026

2.213.N

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Immunization training for SM1 who maintains child files.

2.138.A · Correction due March 9, 2026

Reviewed drill logs and observed documentation 3 fire drills in the past year, no tornado drills in the past year, and 1 emergency drill conducted in the past year.

Required correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of fire drills monthly, tornado drills monthly March-October, and emergency drills quarterly. Correct by 03/09/2026

State records file

Apr 2025 Supervisory visit 7 findings

Supervisory visit · April 11, 2025

2.229.C · Correction due April 11, 2025

Four cans of paint in an unlocked cabinet in the main hallway accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member moved all paint cans to a locked closet making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.230.B · Correction due April 11, 2025

One tricycle missing a handle and a see-saw with torn cushions on the seat exposing plastic grid base both on the preschool playground, accessible to children, and posing a potential hazard. Observe two large kitchen knives in a drying rack in the open kitchen accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. PARTIALLY CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director removed tricycle from the playground and put knives in a high shelfmaking them inaccessible to children. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.230.C.3.c · Correction due April 11, 2025

A dome climber measuring approximately 5 feet in height on the narrow preschool playground with only approximately 2.5-3 feet of use zone on two sides of the dome climber.

Required correction: Preschool climbing equipment must hav ea 6 fott use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.237.H · Correction due April 11, 2025

Several uncovered outlets in room 107 accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately cover all outlets accessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director covered all uncovered outlets. No response required. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.213.B · Correction due April 11, 2025

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed staff member Tammi to have no current documentation of Standard Precautions training.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.219.B.2

Reviewed 2 child files and observed no current documentation of health statement for 1 child.

2.219.B.1 · Correction due April 11, 2025

Reviewed 2 child files and observed no documentation of immunization records for 1 child.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records. Correct by 04/11/2025

State records file

Aug 2024 Original Change of Location/Type visit 4 findings

Original Change of Location/Type visit · August 12, 2024

2.212.G

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed no documentation of original health statement for staff members Tammi, Jazmine, Adeladia and no subsequent self-reported health history for staff member Angel.

2.213.A · Correction due August 12, 2024

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed no documentation of building and physical premises training for staff members Angel, Tammi, Jazmine, Adeladia.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of pre-service training for all staff prior to working with children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/12/2024

2.213.G · Correction due August 12, 2024

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff member Tammi.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff member Tammi. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 08/12/2024

Reviewed 4 staff files and observed no documentation of child development training for staff member Jazmine.

State records file

Apr 2024 Supervisory visit 18 findings

Supervisory visit · April 3, 2024

2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 3, 2024

Preschool classroom transitioning from the classroom to the chapel and specialist observed no documentation of attendance verification being made and identified through staff member Tammi's statement that no written attendance verification was being conducted during the transition. Specialist asked staff members Tammi, Jasmine how many children they had in the classroom and neither staff knew and had to count to confirm.

Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit documentation and detailed plan for attendance tracking with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.213.H

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training for staff members Angel, Jasmine.

2.120.I · Correction due April 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed expired Trails clearance letter for staff member Angel.

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 Angel has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Angel with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.121.A.1

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff member Jasmine to have a CBI clearance letter not tied to the child care license, and no documentation of FBI clearance letter for staff members Tammi, Jasmine.

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 Tammi, Jasmine have reviewed the powerpoint within

2.121.D.5 · Correction due April 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff member Angel to have expired documentation of FBI 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 member Angel has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Angel with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.133.A · Correction due April 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of emergency preparedness training for staff member Jasmine.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain disaster preparedness training for all staff prior to working with children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.213.B

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members Angel, Tammi, Jasmine.

2.213.F · Correction due May 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Introduction to First Aid and CPR module for staff member Tammi.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Introduction to First Aid and CPR module for all staff not required in rule to be CPR certified. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 05/03/2024

2.213.G · Correction due April 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members Angel, Jasmine.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.219.B.2

Reviewed 2 child files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement.

2.213.I · Correction due May 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early childhood Professionals training for staff members Angel, Jasmine.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 05/03/2024

2.213.J · Correction due May 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training for director Angel.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Submit documentation withh written response to specialist. Correct by 05/03/2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation training for director Angel.

2.213.N · Correction due April 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no current documentation of Immunization training for director Angel who is responsible for managing child files.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Immunization training for Angel. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.213.L · Correction due May 3, 2024

Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no documentation of child development training for staff members Tammi, Jasmine.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of child development training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 05/03/2024

Staff members Tammi, Jasmine working together in the preschool classroom. Reviewed 3 staff files and observed no complete and current background checks for Tammi, Jasmine.

2.121.F · Correction due April 3, 2024

Per facility's response to 5/8/2023 supervisory inspection, facility stated they would use a written attendance record to check attendance hourly and that director Angel completed four trainings (see bottom narrative) cited on the 5/8/2023 report. During supervisory inspection today, 4/3/2024, specialist identified through staff members Tammi, Jasmine and Angel's statements that they do not have or use a written attendance tracking document and after reviewing Angel's staff file and PDIS transcripts specialist observed no documentation of Angel completing the four trainings cited on 5/8/2023. 26.5-5-317(2)(g) Furnishes or makes any misleading or any false statement or report to the department;

Required correction: Furnishing a false or misleading report to the department may result in adverse action. Correct by 04/03/2024

2.230.B · Correction due April 3, 2024

Two pieces of disconnected gutter drains on the playground with sharp metal edges and several broken pieces of broken plastic poles from a broken soccer goal with sharp edges all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director moved gutters and plastic poles from the playground. No response required. Correct by 04/03/2024

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 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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Before you tour

Inner City Christian School Partnership hasn’t published

A typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask which of these findings were serious, and what changed.Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes a correction deadline, never whether the work was done or how serious it was.

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What kind of place is this

Will it fit our family

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What will it cost us

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Licensing and contact

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