KinderCare runs 23 licensed locations in Denver.
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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 · November 14, 2025
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due November 14, 2025
In the all three infant classroom there were tight fitted crib sheet causing bowing of the crib mattress. There were no infants in the cribs at the time of the visit.
Required correction: Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff replaced all crib sheets to ensure the sheets properly fitted each mattresses on 11/14/2025.*** Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
In a the infant and toddler hallway there were googly eyes and foam leaves posing a possible chocking hazard. In the Preschool A and B classrooms there were several small broken crayons in crayon containers accessible to children
2.229.C
In an unlocked laundry room accessible to children there was a bottle of laundry sanitizer labeled keep out reach of children." In an emergency bag located on a lower shelf accessible to children in the Preschool B classroom there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children.
Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the
2.229.G · Correction due November 14, 2025
There was a roll of large black plastic bags located in the Preschool B's bathroom sitting in a low pocket of a storage hanger accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member moved the roll of large black plastic bags to a high pocket inaccessible to children on 11/14/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 11/14/2025
2.229.H · Correction due November 14, 2025
There were adult scissors sitting on a desk in the entrance to the area of the facility. There were adult scissors located in an unlocked laundry room sitting on a lower shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member moved all adult scissors making them inaccessible children on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
2.220.G
In an unlocked staff work room located off a preschool classroom there was a medication container with medications including ibuprofen and advil. The medication was accessible to children.
2.230.B · Correction due November 14, 2025
Outside on both the toddler and preschool playground there were large gaps between the pour and play and cement. The gaps were posing a possible tripping hazards.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of complaince by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
2.236.A.1 · Correction due November 14, 2025
In the unlocked office there was a wax warmer that was on accessible to children. The wax warmer was hot and posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member turned off the wax warmer on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
2.237.B · Correction due November 14, 2025
In the Preschool A. bathrooms there was cracked flooring.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
2.209.B.4 · Correction due December 14, 2025
Reviewed 13 children's file and 2 children were lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: A copy of the child's current health statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 12/14/2025
2.233.C.2 · Correction due November 14, 2025
Licensing Specialist observed the TwoA classroom outside playing on the preschool playground.
Required correction: If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the children went back inside their classroom on 11/14/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 12/14/2025. Correct by 11/14/2025
Supervisory visit · December 19, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due December 19, 2024
In the Infant A classroom there were 10 children and 1 child was missing the time of arrival into the Infant A classroom.
Required correction: The facility must ensure that the time the child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recored, *Corrected at the time visit the staff member signed the child in on the attendance sheet as the child was moved over from another classroom on 12/19/2024. No response required.*** Correct by 12/19/2024
In the Toddler C classroom there was a container of several tubes of diaper changing creams that were labeled "keep out of reach of children" located in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table accessible to children.
2.229.L · Correction due December 19, 2024
In the Toddler B, Toddler C, Preschool B there were containers of dobbers with small lids located on the art shelfs accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. The Dobbers with the small lids were posing a possible choking hazard. Also, on the Two's B classroom door there was an art display with small red and gold balls accessible children under 3 years old. The red and gold balls were posing a possible choking hazard.
Required correction: All toys, and materials including the small dobber lids and the red and gold balls must be made inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years old. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members placed the dobbers with the small lids up high on a shelf making all the dobbers with the small lids inaccessible to the children. Also, the staff member removed all red and gold balls that were displayed on the door on 12/19/2024.*** Correct immediately and respond with verification by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024
Reviewed the director's Gricelda D file and the director does not have a current director qualifications letter or a current early childhood professional credentil level lll or higher.
2.237.B · Correction due December 19, 2024
In the Toddler C bathroom the flooring around the drain has large cracks are in disrepair.
Required correction: The building must be kept in good repair including the flooring in the Toddler C bathroom and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond with verification (Photo) by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024
2.120.I · Correction due December 19, 2024
Reviewed staff files and staff member Karla C. had an expired (2/15/2024) trails 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 Karla C have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Karla with written response to Specialist by 12/26/2024. Correct by 12/19/2024
Reviewed children's files and 1 child had an expired (11/16/2024) written authorization for emergency medical care
2.219.B.1 · Correction due December 19, 2024
Reviewed children's file and 6 children had immunization records on an incorrect form that is not approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have immunization records on a approved immunization form approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Correct immediately and responds with verification of compliance by 12/26/24. Correct by 12/19/2024
Reviewed staff files and staff member Danait T. was a lacking Trails clearance letter.
Complaint · February 26, 2024
2.218.C.5 · Correction due February 26, 2024
Reviewed 2 children's files and 1 child had an expired individual health care that was expired (6/15/2023).
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have an updated individual health care that is current and updated every 12 months. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due February 26, 2024
In infant A there were 2 loose sheets, Infant B 2 loose sheets, and Infant C had 2 loose sheets placed on the crib mattresses. There were no infants inside the cribs at the time of the visit.
Required correction: Ensure that all matteresses have prpperly fitted sheets. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers removed and replaced all infant crib sheets. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.229.L · Correction due February 26, 2024
In the Discovery Preschool 2 A and Discovery Preschool 2 B had small eyes on art that were possing a choking hazard and was accessible to children under 3 years old.
Required correction: Ensure that all small items that pose a choking hazard must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director and teacher removed the small eyes. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.229.C · Correction due February 26, 2024
In the Toddler B classroom there was a bottle of body wash that was labeled "keep of reach of children" sitting in a container on a shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the bottle up high on a shelf making it inaccesible to children. No need for written statement of compliance.*** Correct by 02/26/2024
2.212.A · Correction due February 26, 2024
Confirmed through staff members statements Ch1 had an egg allergy. On 1/30/2024 the facility served ravioli which contanied egg in the ravioli. Confirmed through Ch1's daily sheet Ch1 could have been served ravioli which contained egg and possibly triggered a reaction.
Required correction: Review and ensure that center staff that must demonstarte proper care and well being like ensuring that the daily sheets are updated and correct. Ensure that all children with know medical conditions must not be exposed to a known trigger like eggs. Correct immediatley and respond with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due February 26, 2024
In infant A there were 2 loose sheets, Infant B 2 loose sheets, and Infant C had 2 loose sheets placed on the crib mattresses. There were no infants inside the cribs at the time of the visit.
Required correction: Ensure that all matteresses have prpperly fitted sheets. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers removed and replaced all infant crib sheets. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.229.L · Correction due February 26, 2024
In the Discovery Preschool 2 A and Discovery Preschool 2 B had small eyes on art that were possing a choking hazard and was accessible to children under 3 years old.
Required correction: Ensure that all small items that pose a choking hazard must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director and teacher removed the small eyes. Respond immedielaty and with verification of compliance by 3/4/2024. Correct by 02/26/2024
2.229.C · Correction due February 26, 2024
In the Toddler B classroom there was a bottle of body wash that was labeled "keep of reach of children" sitting in a container on a shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: Ensure that all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be kept inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the bottle up high on a shelf making it inaccesible to children. No need for written statement of compliance.*** Correct by 02/26/2024
Complaint · February 26, 2024
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