Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 of the 6 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.
Supervisory visit · October 29, 2025
2.229.H · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed in the Monkey Room and Wolf Room, adult scissors in an unlocked drawer accessible to children
Required correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of the visit. Director moved scissors out of the drawer and put them in a cabinet. No response is necessary Correct by 10/29/2025
2.229.L · Correction due October 27, 2025
Observed in Wolves classroom, small toy bears small enough to fit in a choke tube accessible to children. Observed small clothes pins in the Raccoons and the Wolves classrooms accessible to children.
Required correction: Toys and equipment that a choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under the age of 3. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. The lead teacher took the small bears out of the classroom. Teacher took out the small clothes pins out of the classrooms. No response is needed. Correct by 10/27/2025
2.213.B · Correction due October 29, 2025
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed 3 staff to have expired Standard Precautions
Required correction: All staff must complete a department standard precautions. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/29/2025
2.213.C · Correction due October 29, 2025
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed 2 staff to have expired safe sleep training
Required correction: Staff working with infants must have department approved safe sleep training. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/29/2025
2.213.G · Correction due October 29, 2025
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed 5 staff to have expired training about child abuse
Required correction: Obtain updated training about child abuse for all staff. Correct immediately Correct by 10/29/2025
2.133.A
Reviewed 20 staff files and observed 1 staff member to be missing department approved emergency and disaster preparedness training
2.229.C · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed in Wolves Classroom batteries, diaper creams and room spray accessible to children. In Lions and Raccoons classrooms, diaper cream was accessible to children. In Trailblazers, disinfectant spray and sanitizer was accessible to children
Required correction: Items labeled" keep out of the reach of children" should be made inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. The teachers put diaper creams, batteries, room spray, disinfectant and sanitizer up and out of the reach of children. No response is necessary Correct by 10/29/2025
2.217.A.15.d · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed in the ROAR classroom 25 children when the capacity is listed as 15.
Required correction: The licensed room must not exceed the capacity. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/29/2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed on the preschool playground below the rock wall of the climbing structure, resilient material to measure less than 1 inch
Required correction: All climbing equipment eighteen inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of the visit. Teacher scraped up wood chips. No response is necessary. Correct by 10/29/2025
Reviiwed 20 staff files and observed 3 staff to be missing health statements and 3 staff to have expired health statements
2.233.C.1 · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed in the ROAR room, the Wolves (preschool) and the Racoons (toddler) mixed
Required correction: Toddler programs must be physically separated from other ages groups. Correct immediately Correct by 10/29/2025
2.122.A · Correction due October 29, 2025
Observed fire inspection to be expired.
Required correction: Obtain updated fire inspection. Correct immediately Correct by 10/29/2025
Complaint · June 25, 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.
Complaint · March 27, 2025
2.217.A.14
Identified through staff statements that classrooms were out of ratio in the mornings and afternoons. Also dentified through attendance records that Cubs room was out of ratio with 6 infants and 1 teacher. This violation was cited previously on 3/18/2025. This is a direct violation of stipulation B in the settlement letter. The settlement letter stipulation B states “Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom.
Complaint · March 27, 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.
Complaint · March 18, 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.
Complaint · February 24, 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.
Complaint · January 8, 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 · December 3, 2024
2.237.B · Correction due December 3, 2024
Observed in the Duck room in the window sill chipped drywall and peeling paint.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024
2.229.H · Correction due December 3, 2024
Observed in the Monkey Room in an unlocked drawer adult scissors accessible to children
Required correction: Sharp instruments must be stored in areas inacessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teacher put scissors in cabinet above the sink making them inaccessible to children. No response is needed Correct by 12/03/2024
2.229.C
Observed in the Duck room in the bathroom, three tubes of diaper cream labled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children
Required correction: Items labeled "keep of of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately.
2.229.G · Correction due December 3, 2024
Observed in the Bear room, an empty ziplock bag on a toy shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must not be accessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Teacher took the gallon sized ziplock bag and threw it away. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/03/2024
2.220.B.1 · Correction due December 3, 2024
Observed an epipen in the Ducks classroom without a written order or health plan.
Required correction: Obtain health plan for prescribed medications. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024
2.121.D · Correction due December 3, 2024
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed staff member 1 to be missing the results of FBI and CBI background checks
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 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI, for staff member 1 with written response to the specialist. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/03/2024
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed staff member 2 to be missing Recognizing the Impact of Bias.
2.206.A · Correction due December 3, 2024
Reviewed 17 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing a signed document that the parents have read and understand the policies and procedures.
Required correction: Obtain signed document from parents stating they have read and understand the policies and procedures. Correct immediately Correct by 12/03/2024
2.209.B.4 · Correction due January 3, 2025
Reviewed 17 children's files and observed one child to have expired health statement and one child to missing health statement
Required correction: Obtain updated health statements for all children. Correct by 01/03/2025
Complaint · October 1, 2024
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.
Complaint · August 5, 2024
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.
Complaint · June 5, 2024
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.
Complaint · March 25, 2024
2.217.A.14
Identifed through staff statement and observed two classrooms out of ratio.
2.216.E · Correction due March 25, 2024
Reviewed three staff files and observed and identified through staff statement one unqualified staff left alone with children.
Required correction: Unqualified staff must not be left alone with children. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/25/2024
Complaint · March 25, 2024
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.
Supervisory visit · January 4, 2024
2.212.G · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Victoria W. to be missing a health statement
Required correction: Obtain updated health statements for all staff Correct by 02/04/2024
2.213.G · Correction due January 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Gail B to have expired child abuse prevention training
Required correction: Obtain updated child abuse prevention training for all staff. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024
2.213.F · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 files and observed Ashley R. and Victoria W. to be missing CPR/First Aid training or module
Required correction: Obtain First Aid/CPR training or module for all staff. Correct by 02/04/2024
2.219.B.2 · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 10 children's files and observed 2 children to be missing medical statements
Required correction: Obtain current medical statements for all children. Correct by 02/04/2024
2.229.G · Correction due January 4, 2024
Observed Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms to have loose plastic trash bags in an unlocked drawer accessible to children
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member put bags in an upper cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 01/04/2024
Observed in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms, paper clips, hair ties and a variety of other small items in unlocked drawers accesible to children.
2.213.C · Correction due January 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to be missing Infant Safe Sleep.
Required correction: Obtain Safe Sleep training for staff working with infants less than twelve months. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024
2.213.H · Correction due February 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to be missing Introduction to Early Intervention
Required correction: Obtain Introduction to Early Intervention within 90 days of employment for all staff Correct by 02/04/2024
2.213.B · Correction due January 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Alexa B. to have expired Standard Precautions Training.
Required correction: Obtain updated Standard Precautions trainings for all staff. Correct immediately Correct by 01/04/2024
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due January 4, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and observed Ashley R. to be missing CBI background check.
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 Ashley R. and Cathy D. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff member Ashley R. with written response to specialist. Correct by 01/04/2024
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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