Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 9 of the 12 visits below. Across Denver home daycares it cites something at about 57% 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.
Renewal-Probationary visit · April 29, 2026
2.320.A.7 · Correction due April 29, 2026
Reviewed 14 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a written authorization for emergency medical care updated annually.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain written authorization for emergency medical care annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/28/26. Correct by 04/29/2026
2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed 14 child files. 2 children did not have immunization status recorded on a CDPHE approved certification of immunization.
2.321.A.5 · Correction due May 28, 2026
Reviewed 14 child files. 1 child did not have an updated health statement per doctors request.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a current health statement updated per doctors request or APP guidelines for each child. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/28/26. Correct by 05/28/2026
2.318.C.3 · Correction due April 29, 2026
The provider did not have documentation of monthly smoke alarm testing.
Required correction: Immediately, complete monthly smoke alarm testing and maintain records of testing. Submit a documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/28/26. Correct by 04/29/2026
Probationary visit · March 4, 2026
2.336.B.1 · Correction due March 4, 2026
There were rubber bands that pose a choking hazard accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The rubber bands were removed from the play area and placed in an area inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 03/04/2026
2.336.C.14 · Correction due March 4, 2026
The carbon monoxide in the room used by children was unplugged and sitting on the counter.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspcection. The substitute provider placed the carbnn monoxide detector into an outlet in the room used by children. A written response is not required. Correct by 03/04/2026
The door to between the room used for care and the main living space of the home was open. There was bleach and other cleaning supplies accessible to children under the sink in the kitchen and other hazardous items
Probationary visit · February 9, 2026
2.321.A.3 · Correction due March 8, 2026
Reviewed 3 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a signed health statement form the health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a health statement signed by the health care provider for each child. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/8/26. Correct by 03/08/2026
2.320.A.7
Reviewed 3 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a signed authorization for emergency medical care.
Probationary visit · January 12, 2026
2.321.A.2.c · Correction due January 12, 2026
Reviewed three child files. One child did not have documentation of immunization status.
Required correction: Immediately, immunization status must be obtained prior to or on the day of admission. Obtain documentation of immunications status of all children and submit a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 01/12/2026
There were small golf tees and small monster shaped counters accessible to children under three years old
2.321.A.4 · Correction due February 11, 2026
Reviewed 3 child files. One child did not have documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of child health statements per AAP recommended schedule. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 02/11/2026
Probationary visit · November 19, 2025
2.336.B.1 · Correction due November 19, 2025
There was an art project with small googley eyes accessible to children under 3 years old on a desk in the classroom
Required correction: The art project was removed from the desk and will be sent home with families, A written response is not required. Correct by 11/19/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · September 26, 2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due September 26, 2025
There were diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the desk in the classroom.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The provider placed the diaper wipes on a shelf inaccessible to children. Correct by 09/26/2025
2.337.D.2 · Correction due September 26, 2025
The mesh netting on the back side of the LIttle Tykes playhouse was torn, posing a safey hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, make the outdoor play area safe and free of hazards. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/3/25. Correct by 09/26/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · August 28, 2025
2.309.A.4 · Correction due August 28, 2025
SM2 was working alone with 9 children. No other staff were present at the home.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be a second staff member present when more than 8 children are present. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 9/4/25. Correct by 08/28/2025
Supervisory visit · June 13, 2025
2.312.P · Correction due June 20, 2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Casandra R and Lilia C did not have documentation of the injury prevention for homes training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of the injury prevention for homes training for Casandra R and Lilia C. Submit documentation and a written statment of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/20/2025
2.311.A.19
Reviewed 3 staff files. Lilia C did not have documentation of training for the policies and procedures for administering medication.
Required correction: Immediately,, obtain a signed statement indicating that Lilia C has s read and been training on the centers
2.325.C.2 · Correction due June 13, 2025
The provider was on vacation from 6/9/25 through 6/13/25 with Casandra R. working as the substitute and did not have documentation of substitutions.
Required correction: Immediately, document all substitutions. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.121.F · Correction due June 13, 2025
Identified that the name on the FBI clearance letter for Casandra R did not match the CBC ID number. 26.5-5-317(2)(g) C.R.S. Furnish or make 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 06/13/2025
2.312.H · Correction due June 13, 2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Lilia C did not have documentation of a Department approved child abuse training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a Department approved child abuse prevention training for Lilia C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Joey D did not have documentation of the Recognizing the impact of bias on early
2.121.C.1 · Correction due June 13, 2025
The providers son, Jack D has not completed the fingerprint process.
Required correction: Immediately, complete the fingerprint process for Jack D. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Joey D and Jack D have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the fingerprint process for Jack D by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.126.A · Correction due June 13, 2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Lilia C did not have documentation of a child abuse and neglect statement.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a child abuse and neglect statement for LIlia C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Lilia Conrad started on 5/13/25, was caring for children and has not completed the
2.327.A · Correction due June 13, 2025
Casandra R and Lilia C were supervising children while the provider is out of town and neither are a qualified substitute. Casandra R stated that the provider has been out of town on 6/9/25, 6/10/25, 6/11/25, 6/12/25 and 6/13/25.
Required correction: Immediately, children must be supervised by the primary provider, applicant 2 or an equally qualified substitute. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 6/13/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.312.R.1
Reviewed 3 staff files. Joey D and Casandra did not have documentation of 15 hours of professional development training.
2.321.A.2.c · Correction due June 20, 2025
Reviewed 14 child files. 3 child files did not have documentation of the immunization status on the CDPHE approved certificate of immunization.
Required correction: Review child files and ensure immunization status is documented on a CDPHE approved certificate of immunization. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/20/2025
2.321.A.3
Reviewed 14 child files. 6 child files did not have documentation of a health statement from a health care provider and 1 child file did not have documentation of a current health statement.
2.320.A.7 · Correction due June 13, 2025
Reviewed 14 child files. 2 children did not have documentation of a signed authorization for emergency medical care and 2 children did not have documentation of a current authorization for emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a signed authorization for emergency medical care for all children at the time of admission and update annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.337.B.3.a · Correction due June 13, 2025
There were two pieces of climbing equipement on the playground that did not have a 3 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. The ends of the toddler slides were facing eachother and only 3 feet apart.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all toddler climbing equipment and sliding equipment must have a 3 foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a 6 foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.337.B.1.c
The pea gravel surrounding toddler climbing equipment was hard and did not measure 6 inches deep.
2.336.B.1 · Correction due June 13, 2025
There were paper clips and other office supplies that pose a choking hazard accessible in the classroom to children under 3 years old.
Required correction: Immediately, make all toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment and any materials that pose a choking hazard inaccessible to children under 3 years old. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due June 13, 2025
There were sharp teacher scissors, office supplies, hand sanitizer and sunscreen accessible to children in the classroom. There was sharp knives, dishwasher pods and other cleaning supplies and medication accessible to children in the kitchen and throughout the rest of the unsecured home.
Required correction: Immediately, all hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/20/25. Correct by 06/13/2025
Supervisory visit · July 11, 2024
2.312.H · Correction due August 10, 2024
Reviewed 3 staff files. Ashely D and Cassandra R did not have documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: All staff must complete a Department approved child abuse prevention training within 30 days of employment and the training must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/10/24. Correct by 08/10/2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 3 staff files. Ashely D did not have documentation of a Trails clearance letter.
2.312.D.1 · Correction due August 10, 2024
Reviewed 3 child files. Ashely D did not have documentation of a current CPR & First Aid Certification or the introduction to first aid and CPR module.
Required correction: All staff members not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the introduction to first aid and CPR module within 30 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/10/24. Correct by 08/10/2024
2.133.A
Reviewed 3 staff files. Ashley D did not have documentation of the emergency disaster preparedness training.
2.321.A.2.c · Correction due July 11, 2024
Reviewed 15 child files. 2 child files did not have immunization status documented on a CDPHE approved certification of immunization.
Required correction: Immediately, review child files and ensure that immunization status are documented on the CDPHE approved certificate of immunization. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/10/24. Correct by 07/11/2024
2.321.A.3
Reviewed 15 child files. 6 child files did not have documentation of a current health statement.
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.
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