Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · January 12, 2026
2.336.C.15 · Correction due January 12, 2026
The provider's fire extinguisher is a 3lb fire extinguisher and does not meet the 2A-10_BC rating.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a 5lb fire extinguisher that meets a minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.321.B.11 · Correction due January 12, 2026
Reviewed 5 child files. 3 children did not have written authorization for sunscreen use.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain written authorization for sunscreen use and other topical ointments. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 01/12/2026
The providers policies and procedures does not include a sunscreen policy.
2.320.A.7 · Correction due January 12, 2026
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain written authorization for emergency medical care annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.337.B.1.a · Correction due January 12, 2026
There was a 20 inch toddler climber and slide in the backyard where children play.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The provider removed the toddler climber and made it inaccessible. A written response is not required. Correct by 01/12/2026
2.311.A.14 · Correction due February 11, 2026
The provider did not have documentation of a current health evaluation.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a current health evaluation. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 02/11/2026
2.335.E.1 · Correction due January 12, 2026
There were bows and arrows stored openly in the garage and children use the garage to use access the home on occasion.
Required correction: Immediately, weapons and arrows must be locked and stored separately. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/11/26. Correct by 01/12/2026
Supervisory visit · January 24, 2025
2.312.M · Correction due February 23, 2025
The provider did not have documentation of the Intro to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.
Required correction: Complete the Intro to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 02/23/2025
2.320.A.7
Reviewed 7 child files. 2 child files did not have documentation of a current, annual written authorization for emergency medical care.
2.312.N · Correction due February 23, 2025
The provider did not have documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias In Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Complete the Intro to Recognizing the Impact of Bias In Early Childhood Professionals training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 02/23/2025
2.312.P · Correction due February 23, 2025
The provider did not have documentation of the Injury Prevention for Homes training.
Required correction: Complete the Intro to Recognizing the Injury Prevention for Homes training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 02/23/2025
2.312.Q
The provider did not have documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.
2.312.K · Correction due February 23, 2025
The provider did not have documentation of the playground safety for homes training.
Required correction: Complete the playground safety training for homes training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 02/23/2025
2.321.A.3 · Correction due February 23, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files. 3 child files did not have documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Obtain a current health statement for each child within 30 days of expiration of the previous health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 02/23/2025
2.335.E
There was a humting bow in an unlocked carrying case in the master bedroom where children nap.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all weapons on the premises are locked and inaccessible to children. The provider
2.335.E.1 · Correction due January 24, 2025
The safe containing ammunition and arrows had the key in the lock and was accessible to children in the unlocked closet in the master bedroom where children nap.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all ammunition and arrows are locked and stored seperately from weapons. The provider removed the lock from the safe and placed the key in an area that is inaccessible to children. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 2/23/25. Correct by 01/24/2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due January 24, 2025
There was soap and diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the upstairs bathroom.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The provider removed the diaper wipes and soap and placed them in a locked cupboard. A written response is not required. Correct by 01/24/2025
2.337.B.1.a
There was a slide measuring 32 inches high on the grass in the backyard play area. This was previously cited on 5/31/24.
Supervisory visit · May 31, 2024
2.138.A · Correction due May 31, 2024
The provider did not have documentation of a completed drill log.
Required correction: Immediately, complete fire drills monthly, tornado drills monthly from March to October and emergency drills quarterly. Submit documentation of completed drills by 6/30/24. Correct by 05/31/2024
2.312.C
The provider did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
2.312.H · Correction due May 31, 2024
The provider did not have documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately, complete the child abuse training and ensure the this training is updated annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/30/24. Correct by 05/31/2024
2.321.A.3 · Correction due June 30, 2024
Reviewed 5 child files. 2 child files did not have documentation of a current health statement that has been signed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Review child files and ensure that health statements for children are signed and dated by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/30/24. Correct by 06/30/2024
The slide in the backyard is 32 inches tall, placed on the grass and did not have protective surfacing in the
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