Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 10 of the 18 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.
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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 · February 18, 2026
2.121.D.5 · Correction due February 18, 2026
Reviewed 9 staff files. 1 staff file did not have documentation of an FBI clearance record that has been updated within the last 5 years.
Required correction: Immediately, the FBI criminal record check must be renewed every 5 years. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the FBI clearance letter and a written statement of compliance by 3/11/26. Correct by 02/18/2026
2.212.G
Reviewed 9 staff files. 2 staff files did not have documentation of a health statement signed by a health care provider.
2.216.A.1.e · Correction due February 18, 2026
Reviewed 9 staff files. 1 staff file had an expired ECT credential and was working alone with children.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current ECT credential for SM2. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/11/26. Correct by 02/18/2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due February 18, 2026
Reviewed 6 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current written authorization for emergnecy medical care. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/11/26. Correct by 02/18/2026
2.219.B.2
Reviewed 6 child files. 3 child files had expired health statements.
Probationary visit · February 9, 2026
2.213.B · Correction due February 9, 2026
Reviewed 2 staff files. 1 staff did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current standard precautions training for SM2. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/16/26. Correct by 02/09/2026
2.213.D · Correction due February 9, 2026
Reviewed 2 staff files. 1 staff did not have documentation of a current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current shaken baby/abusive head trauma training for SM2. Submit documentation and a written statement compliance by 2/16/26. Correct by 02/09/2026
Probationary visit · November 14, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due November 14, 2025
There was a first aid bag containing diaper wipes labeld "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a picnic table on the 2's playground. There was a first aid bag containing a fist aid cold pack and bug sparay was accessible to children on the picnic table on the preschool playground. There was a open back of Miracle Grow soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the preschool playground.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The first aid bags were placed on a hook inaccessible to children on the preschool and 2's playground and the Miracle Grow soil was removed from the playground. A written response is not required. Correct by 11/14/2025
2.230.C.8
There was a broken hoola-hoop and broken push toy on the toddler playground. There was trash debris on the 2's and preschool playgrounds.
Complaint · August 13, 2025
2.224.B.1 · Correction due August 13, 2025
Reviewed 11 individualized diet and feeding schedules for infants. Identified that 2 infants did not have documentation of an individualized diet and feeding schedule and multiple infants did not have the individualized diet and feeding schedule updated to current feeding needs.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain current individualized diet and feeding schedules for infants and ensure they are posted and visible to all staff. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/27/25. Correct by 08/13/2025 Complaint Allegation : RP states that staff caring for their own babies do not attend to other crying babies in the classroom. RP states that staff
2.212.A · Correction due August 13, 2025
Identified through staff statement that SM3 would nurse their own infant while in ratio and did not attend to the needs of other infants in the classroom in a timely manner.
Required correction: Immediately, staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/27/25. Correct by 08/13/2025 Complaint Allegation : RP states that infants are not taken outside. - FOUNDED
2.226.A.4 · Correction due August 13, 2025
Identified through staff statement that infants are not taken outside at all.
Required correction: Immediately, infants must be provided access to outdoor play at least 3 times per week. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/27/25. Correct by 08/13/2025
Complaint · August 13, 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.
Limited Supervisory visit · July 17, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 17, 2025
There was diaper creams and diaper wipes accessible to children in unlocked cupboards in the Two A and PreK classrooms.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff locked the cupboards and made the diaper creams and diaper wipes inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 07/17/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · June 20, 2025
2.213.B · Correction due June 20, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files. Harry B did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of the standard precautions training for Harry B. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/27/25. Correct by 06/20/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · May 21, 2025
2.218.E · Correction due May 21, 2025
A 15 month old child in the Toddler A classroom is not walking independently and does not have a statement from a health care provider confirming that care in the toddler program is appropriate.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a written statement from a health care provider for CH1 to be cared for in the toddler program. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/28/25. Correct by 05/21/2025
2.217.A.14
It was identified through review of the Child Supervision Record that the Two B classroom had 17 two-year old children and 2 staff members from 8:35am to 8:47am. The Preschool classroom had 13 3-year and 4-year olds and 1 staff member from 7:45am-7:48am. The Pre-K classroom had 14 4-year old children and 1 staff member from 8:26am-8:50am.
2.217.A.15 · Correction due May 21, 2025
It was identified through review of the Child Supervision Record that the Two B classroom had 17 two-year old children and 2 staff members from 8:35am to 8:47am, exceeding maximum group size for the age group.
Required correction: Immediately, maximum group size for each age group must be maintained at all times. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 5/28/25. Correct by 05/21/2025
2.217.A.15.d · Correction due May 21, 2025
The Two B classroom had 17 two-year old children from 8:35to-8:47, exceeding the maximum capacity of 16 children for that room.
Required correction: Immediately, the licensed capacity must not be exceeded at any time. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 5/28/25. Correct by 05/21/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · April 23, 2025
2.121.D · Correction due April 23, 2025
Reviewed 3 staff files. Sharmi M did not have documentation of the CBI clearance letter
Required correction: Immediately, obtain the CBI clearance record for Sharmi M. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Sharmi M has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the CBI clearance letter for Sharmi M with a written statement of compliance by 4/30/25. Correct by 04/23/2025
Supervisory visit · February 14, 2025
2.212.N · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files. Only 1 staff member had a signed statement that they have been trained on the centers administration of medications policies and procedures.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a signed statement from all staff acknowledging that they have read and been trained on the centers administration of medication policies and procedures prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
2.213.L
Reviewed 16 staff files. Alissa C and Gwen H did not have documentation of a 1 hr child development training.
2.213.B · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files. Letisha W and Alissa C did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current standard precautions training for Letisha W and Alissa C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
2.213.C · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files. Alissa C did not have documentation of a current infant safe sleep training and was working in the infant room.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current infant safe sleep training for Alissa C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
2.213.F
Reviewed 16 staff files. Fernanda M did not have documentation of a current First Aid and CPR certification or the Intro to First Aid and CPR training module.
Required correction: Obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification or the Intro to First Aid and CPR training module. Submit
2.213.G · Correction due March 13, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files. Letisha W and Alissa C did not have documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain a current child abuse prevention training for Letisha W and Alissa C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 03/13/2025
2.212.G · Correction due March 13, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files. Alissa C, Fernanda M and Rayna G did not have documentation of a health statement signed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain a health statement signed by a health care provider for all staff within 30 days of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 03/13/2025
2.217.C.5
The CCHC, Samantha J did not have documentation of current DORA credential
2.219.B.2 · Correction due March 13, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a health statement signed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain a health statement signed by a health care provider for all children within 30 days of admission. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 03/13/2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files. 3 child files did not have documentation of an annual written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain written authorization for emergency medical care annually for all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
Reviewed 7 child files. 3 child files did not have documentation of an annual polices and procedures
2.237.H · Correction due February 14, 2025
There was an electical outlet on the preschool playground that was not locked and did not have protective covers.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff placed a pad lock on the outlet cover, making it inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 02/14/2025
2.237.B · Correction due February 14, 2025
There was metal trim exposed on the corner of the wall in the toddler A classroom next to the block shelf and library.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure the building is kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/13/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
Complaint · December 19, 2024
Founded
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Limited Supervisory visit · August 9, 2024
2.226.C.2 · Correction due August 9, 2024
Angeline W and Cynthia G were working in the Toddler A classroom and are not qualified as Early Childhood Teachers.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure a qualified, Early Childhood Teacher is supervising each group of children at all times. The Director stepped into ratio in the Toddler A classroom at the time of inspection. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.131.A.1
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K and Kenya R did not have documentation of a perjury statement.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that each applicant must have documentation of a signed perjury statement. Submit
2.120.C.1.a · Correction due August 9, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Kenya R and Jehan G were working in the infant classrooms and did not have documentation of the Trails abuse and neglect request being submitted.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure the Trails abuse and neglect request is submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for or allowing unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kenya R and Jehan G have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails clearance letters for Kenya R and Jehan G with a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.217.A.14.a
Giselle G was working alone in the PreK classroom with twelve (12) children ages three (3) years old to five (5) years old. Six (6) of the twelve (12) children were three (3) years old.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. The Director moved two (2), three (3) year old children to the Preschool classroom to bring the PreK classroom into ratio. Submit a written plan and statement of
2.230.B · Correction due August 9, 2024
There was a red and yellow riding car on the Two year old playground that had a broken and cracked door. There was a fabric streamer attached and hanging down from the shade shade structure at children's level posing a strangulation hazard on the Preschool playground. There was trash, including plastic bags on the PreK playground.
Required correction: Immediately, remove all broken equipment from playground and ensure all materials are safe and free of hazards. The Assistant Director removed the broken car from the Two's playground. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.229.L · Correction due August 9, 2024
There were broken crayons and a small, plastic triangle that are choking hazards in the Two B classroom.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The Assistant Director removed the broken crayons and plastic triangle from the Two B classroom. A written response is not required. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.216.B.1.d · Correction due August 9, 2024
Kenya R and Jehan G are staff aides working in the infant classroom and do not have documentation of an 8 hour infant orientation.
Required correction: Immediatley, infant program staff aides must complete an eight (8) hour orientation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.216.C.2 · Correction due August 9, 2024
Samantha R and Angeline W are staff aides working in the toddler classroom and do not have documentation of an eight (8) hour toddler orientation.
Required correction: Immediately, toddler program staff aides must complete an eight (8) hour orientation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.212.G · Correction due September 8, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K, Angeline W and Kenya R did not have documentation of a medical statement.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure that that staff submit a medical statement signed by a physician or health care provider within thirty (30) days of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 09/08/2024
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R was hired on 6/25/24, has lived out of State and did not have documentation of the State-based checklist, State-based background check process or State-based clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, complete the State-based background check requests process for Samantha R. All individuals
2.126.A · Correction due August 9, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K and Kenya R did not have documentation of a signed child abuse and neglect statement.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all staff read and sign a statement for abuse and neglect reporting. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.212.J · Correction due August 9, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K and Kenya R did not have documentation of a signed policies and procedures acknowledgment.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all staff sign a statement acknowledging they have read and understand the center's policies and procedures prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.212.K
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K and Kenya R did not have documentation of a signed statement indicating they have read and understand the licensing rules.
2.213.A · Correction due August 9, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Samantha R, Meghan K and Kenya R did not have documentation of a building and physical premises training.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all staff complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.213.B · Correction due August 9, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Angeline W did not have documentation of a standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediatley, ensure all staff complete a Department approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 08/09/2024
2.213.G
Reviewed 5 staff files. Angeline W did not have documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
2.213.H · Correction due September 8, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Angeline W did not have documentation of the Intro to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure that all staff complete the Department approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 09/08/2024
2.213.I · Correction due September 8, 2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Angeline W did not have documentation of the Recognizing the Impac of Bias in Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure that all staff complete the Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias training within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/8/24. Correct by 09/08/2024
Reviewed 5 staff files. Jehan G did not have documentation of a 1 hour child development training.
Limited Supervisory visit · May 31, 2024
2.223.D.4 · Correction due May 31, 2024
4 cots in the toddler room were spaced less than 2 feet from eachother.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The staff moved the cots so there is 2 feet between each cot. A written response is not required. Correct by 05/31/2024
2.223.D.5.a.1
Multiple cots in the preschool classroom were spaced less than 2 feet apart from eachother. This was previously cited on 4/3/24
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that cots are spaced at least 2 feet apart from each other on all sides during rest time.
2.229.C · Correction due May 31, 2024
There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard in the Infant A classroom and wipes and diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard in the PreK bathroom. This was previously cited on 4/3/24.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The director removed the wipes from the Infant A classroom and locked the cupboard in the PreK bathroom. Correct by 05/31/2024
2.229.L · Correction due May 31, 2024
The screw on lids to the stampers in the Two A classroom were accessible to children and pose a choking hazard. This was previously cited on 4/30/24.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The director removed the stampers and lids and placed them in a locked cupboard. A written response is not required. Correct by 05/31/2024
Complaint · January 24, 2023
Founded · 7.702.81.A.3 · Building Requirements · Correction due January 31, 2023
Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.
Required correction: Facility will submit a plan of action for compliance. Correct immediately.
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