KinderCare runs 23 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 6 of the 14 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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 · September 29, 2025
2.217.A.4 · Correction due September 29, 2025
Identified there was no Assistant Director or Assistant Director qualified staff member on site acting in the capacity of the Director at the time of the inspection.
Required correction: Immediately, if the Director cannot be present 60% of any day, the Assistant Director must be on site acting in the capacity of the director. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.213.B
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete the department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing
2.138.A · Correction due September 29, 2025
Observed that there were no drill logs documented or available for review.
Required correction: Immediately, drills must be completed at the required times and documentation of the last 12 months must be maintained including the date and time of the drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.216.B.1.c · Correction due September 29, 2025
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that a staff member working in the infant classroom was missing documentation of a completed infant orientation.
Required correction: Immediately, staff working in the infant room must complete 8 hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the IPS. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.120.J
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of their completed abuse and neglect inquiry results.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due September 29, 2025
Reviewed 7 staff files and identified that 1 staff member has lived out of state within the last 5 years and observed that the out of state background check has not been completed.
Required correction: Immediately, all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.212.G
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, all staff must submit to the center a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or
2.217.A.3 · Correction due September 29, 2025
Identified that there was no Director employed and there was no Director qualified staff member on site during 60% of the day the center is open at the time of the inspection.
Required correction: Immediately, the director of the center must be present at the center at least 60% of any day the center is open. Submit a statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.213.D · Correction due September 29, 2025
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of a current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.
Required correction: Immediately, staff working with children less than 3 years old must complete the department-approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children and must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.213.G
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 4 staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training.
2.133.A · Correction due September 29, 2025
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed that 1 staff member was missing documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of immunization status.
2.219.B.2 · Correction due October 29, 2025
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, health statements must be submitted and updated in accordance with AAP recommendations. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/29/2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 29, 2025
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of an emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately, the admission record must include an emergency medical authorization and must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/29/2025
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of an admission record.
Renewal-Probationary visit · October 9, 2024
2.122.A · Correction due October 9, 2024
Reviewed fire and health inspections and observed that the fire inspection expired on 1/31/2023.
Required correction: Immediately, fire and health inspections must be completed every 2 years and must be maintained at the facility and available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.217.C.5 · Correction due November 8, 2024
Reviewed the CCHC file and observed that the nurse's license that was on file expired on 9/30/2023.
Required correction: Within 30 days, the center must maintain documentation from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies that the RN or MD licensure is in good standing. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 11/08/2024
2.219.B.4 · Correction due October 9, 2024
Reviewed 2 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of a curent health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, health statements must be updated in accordance with the AAP recommendations. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due October 9, 2024
In the Toddler DPS 2A classroom, staff members stated that there were 10 children in the classroom. Identified that there were 11 children in the classroom and 1 child was not signed in.
Required correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded and staff must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Corrected at the time of the visit. The staff members verified attendance and signed the child in. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.230.B · Correction due October 9, 2024
On the outdoor playground hallway, observed a bucket of standing water on the floor accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishing must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit. The cook removed the standing water from the outdoor playground hallway. No response is needed. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.121.D.3
Observed Sarah M. on the playground with unsupervised access to 3 children. Reviewed Sarah M.'s file and observed that they were missing documentation of successfully completed FBI and TRAILS background checks.
Required correction: Immediately, all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Sarah M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and TRAILS for staff members Sarah M. with written response to
2.217.A.7 · Correction due October 9, 2024
Observed Sarah M. on the playground supervising 3 children. Reviewed Sarah M.'s file and observed that they were not qualfiied as an Early Childhood Teacher.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be assigned at least 1 qualified early childhood teaching supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director sent a qualified teacher out to the playground to assist Sarah M. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
Probationary visit · September 23, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due September 23, 2024
In the hallway leading the Preschool Classroom, observed an unlocked storage closet. Upon opening the storage closet specialist observed bleach labeled keep out of reach on the floor and on top of the dryer, labeled "keep out of reach". Observed all purpose cleaner on a low shelf in Pre K labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written response to specialist. Correct by 09/23/2024
2.230.B · Correction due September 23, 2024
In the Preschool Classroom, two toilets missing caps on the bottom portion of the toilet, exposing sharp edges and causing a potential hazard to children. Specialist previously cited on 8/2/2024 and 8/27/2024.
Required correction: Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist Correct by 09/23/2024
Probationary visit · August 27, 2024
2.230.B · Correction due August 27, 2024
Observed in the Preschool Classroom, two toilets missing caps on the bottom portion of the toilet, exposing sharp edges and causing a potential hazard to children. Specialist previously cited on 8/2/2024.
Required correction: Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 08/27/2024
Probationary visit · June 13, 2024
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due June 13, 2024
In the Toddler Classroom observed a cot positioned up against another cot touching the other. The cot was not spaced two feet apart on all sides.
Required correction: Cots must be spaced at least two feet apart on all sides during rest time. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/13/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · March 5, 2024
2.230.B · Correction due March 5, 2024
On the Toddler playground specialist observed trash and debri causing a potential hazard to children. Specialist also observed on the Preschool playground a broken wheel on a push cart causing a potential hazard to children.
Required correction: All outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy safe and free of hazards. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/05/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due March 5, 2024
In the Toddler classroom SM1 stated there were 10 children in attendance ages 18months-24months. After attendance verification specialist verified there were 9 children in the toddler program.
Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/05/2024
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.
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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