Kiddie Academy runs 7 licensed locations in Denver.
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 · June 16, 2026
2.216.B.1.e · Correction due June 16, 2026
Reviewed 23 staff files and identified that one staff member has CPR/First Aid Certification in the Infant program.
Required correction: There must be at least 1 staff member in each Infant room at all times. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
2.216.C.3
Reviewed 23 staff files and identified that one staff member has CPR/First Aid Certification in the Toddler program.
2.220.B.4 · Correction due June 16, 2026
In the Grays classroom, the dosage for one child's emergency medication not matching the dosage listed on the health care plan.
Required correction: The medication must match the dosage that is listed on the health care plan. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/16/2026
2.229.S.1 · Correction due June 16, 2026
In the Grays classroom, 5 books accessible for children.
Required correction: Ensure that more books are accessible to children at all times. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director added more books to the shelf. No response required. Correct by 06/16/2026
Complaint · August 19, 2025
2.220.D
Four diaper creams in Infant 1 and two diaper creams in Infant 2 not labeled with child's last name.
Required correction: The diaper creams must be labeled with child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due August 19, 2025
Diapers and wet wipes accessible to children in Room 107 (Mt. Evans) on chairs in the bathroom.
Required correction: Diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 08/19/2025
Complaint · August 19, 2025
Unfounded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Supervisory visit · July 17, 2025
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due July 17, 2025
Reviewed 17 staff files and identified Darlene S. (DOH 6/23/25) to be missing FBI Clearance letter and identified through staff statement that Darlene was working alone in the classroom.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Darlene reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/17/2025
2.213.B
Reviewed 17 staff files and identified Santana M. with expired Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: The training must be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to
2.213.G · Correction due July 17, 2025
Reviewed 17 staff files and identified Santana M. with expired Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: The training must be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 07/17/2025
2.213.H · Correction due August 17, 2025
Reviewed 17 staff files and identified Areli M. to be missing documentation of the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education training.
Required correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 08/17/2025
2.219.B.3
Reviewed 7 child files and identified 1 child with an expired medical statement.
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due July 17, 2025
In the Mt. Princeton classroom, diapers and wet wipes accessible to children in the bathroom.
Required correction: Diapers and supplies must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the diapers and wet wipes to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 07/17/2025
2.229.L · Correction due July 17, 2025
In the Mt. Princeton classroom, counting bears, small interconnecting blocks, and small wooden blocks accessible to children under 3 years of age. In the Grizzlies classroom, small toy screw in the toolbox, accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Required correction: Choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the choke hazards from the classrooms. No response required. Correct by 07/17/2025
Complaint · May 28, 2025
2.212.M
Identified through owner's statement and email documentation that a staff member's last day of employment was 11/27/24 and the letter of experience was provided on 4/9/25.
Complaint · May 28, 2025
Founded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Original visit · August 22, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Lauren and Juana to be missing a child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS).
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due August 23, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Juana to be missing CBI and FBI letters.
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 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (CBI, FBI) for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/23/2024
2.216.A.1 · Correction due August 22, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Kiara and Santana to be missing ECT qualifications.
Required correction: Obtain ECT qualifications for staff, correct immediately 8/22/24. Correct by 08/22/2024
No staff have current Medication Administration or delegation.
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 1, 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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