Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 6 of the 12 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 · July 23, 2026
2.213.B · Correction due July 23, 2026
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed one file to be lacking documentation of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, (7/23/2026) review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/30/2026. Correct by 07/23/2026
Supervisory visit · August 25, 2025
2.209.A.8 · Correction due August 25, 2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 6 child files and observed 3 files to be lacking field trip authorization.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/25/2025) review all children's files. All children's files must have written authorization for a child to participate in field trips. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/1/2025. Correct by 08/25/2025
2.220.K
At the time of the visit, reviewed 6 children's files and observed 3 children's files to be lacking documentation of topical authorization.
2.206.A · Correction due August 25, 2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 6 children's files and observed 3 files to be lacking documentation that parents have reviewed policies and procedures.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/25/2025), review all children's files. All children's files must have documentation that parents have reviewed policies and procedures. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/1/2025. Correct by 08/25/2025
2.237.B · Correction due August 25, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed on the toddler playground next to the emergency exit gate, a protruding nail between the brick and the wooden fence.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/25/2025), the building must be kept in good repair. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/1/2025. Correct by 08/25/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · July 21, 2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, the preschool playground was lacking 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), All climbing equipment 18' or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/28/2025. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.238.G
At the time of the visit, in the older toddler classroom, when the door closes, the door automatically locks and the door handle that opens the door, is near the top of the door, where children cannot open the door. Also, in the preschool classroom, the door is broken and has to be lifted and tilted to the right in order to open or close the door. Additionally, the door handle for this door is located near the top of the door.
2.224.A.5 · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, in the older toddler classroom, the children were served whole grapes, which poses a choking hazard to toddlers.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), foods offered shall not pose a choking hazard. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the director cut the grapes in half. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/28/2025. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the inspection, a mousetrap was located on the egress sidewalk leading to the outdoor playground, accessible to children. Also, during the visit, a child used the adult restroom where a spray bottle labeled as bleach water, was accessible to the child.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), Items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.229.J · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, the infant classroom was lacking emergency evacuation cribs.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), the infant classroom must have cribs designed for emergency evacuation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, the electronic attendance verification did not match the written attendance verification.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), The time a child arrives and leaves the facility, must be recorded. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance within 24 hours. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.226.B.5 · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, the school age teacher stated that the school age children mostly use their phones and tablets during the day and that Friday is an electronics day.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), screen time may only exceed 60 minutes for a special occasion and must not occur more than one every two weeks. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/28/2025. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.238.C
At the time of the visit, all exit gates on the playground were locked with a padlock. In Toddler 1, the exit door would not open. In the older toddler classroom, one of the exit doors would not open. Also, the emergency exit on the outside playground, was blocked by two blue chairs and several boxes of trash.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), During business hours, the center must comply with local fire codes.
2.229.U · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the visit, the school age children did not have an appropriate supply of age appropriate play materials.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), An appropriate supply of play materials must be readily accessible to children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/28/2025. Correct by 07/21/2025
2.230.C.8 · Correction due July 21, 2025
At the time of the inspection, a wasp nest was forming under a play structure on the preschool playground.
Required correction: Immediately ( 7/21/2025), all outdoor play areas must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 7/28/2025. Correct by 07/21/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · April 2, 2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 2, 2025
At the time of the visit, in the school-age classroom, the teacher verbally stated that 10 children were in the room and the teacher had written on the attendance verification form that 10 children were in the room. However, there were only 9 children in the classroom.
Required correction: Immediately ( 4/2/2025), staff must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the teacher became aware of who was in the classroom and corrected the attendance verification form. Submit a statement of future compliance by 4/9/2025. Correct by 04/02/2025
Complaint · December 17, 2024
2.212.A
Confirmed through statements that two staff members had a verbal altercation in front of children.
2.225.B · Correction due December 17, 2024
Confirmed through staff member statements that staff have treated children harshly.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed in the school age classroom that attendance for 12/16/2024 had not been documented periodically throughout the day. Also, in the school age classroom, there were 13 children signed in to the room, but only 12 children were in attendance. This violation was previously cited on 10/3/2024 and 11/01/2024.
Required correction: Immediately (12/17/2024) Written attendance must be completed periodically throughout the day, including transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.237.B · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed peeling paint in the school age classroom by the entrance, and in the young toddler classroom peeling paint was behind the door on the purple wall. In the older toddler room, peeling paint was on the red wall.
Required correction: Immediately (12/17/2024) Buildings must be kept in good repair. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.125.A
At the time of the visit, the information of how to report a complaint to the Department was not posted in the facility or made available to the parents and the staff members.
2.126.A · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed four staff files and observed Hindiya A. and Keiry A. to be lacking documentation of the child abuse reporting form. Confirmed through several staff member statement that staff members are unaware of where to go to report child abuse and neglect.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), All staff must read and sign a statement that defines child abuse and neglect. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024 Correct by 12/17/2024
2.205.D · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, no one was available to open the door for visitors. Licensing Specialists had to wait for 5 minutes to be let into the building.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024) Any center having a director assigned to the classroom must have qualified staff, allowing the director to attend to their duties. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
At the time of the visit, Keiry A. had an expired Department approved standard precautions training which expired on 12/6/2024.
2.220.D · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed in the infant classroom, in a child's cubby, itching ointment not to be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), Over-the- counter medication must be kept in the original package and labeled with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.223.A.3 · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed a child leave the preschool classroom to go around the corner to use the bathroom, alone and unsupervised. Also, observed a child in the preschool classroom, standing on the table, jumping from the chairs to the table and also throwing themselves on another child, hurting that child. The staff member assigned to the classroom did not stop the actions of the child.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), Staff must be awake, alert and actively supervising all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
Reviewed four staff files and observed Keiry A. to be lacking updated documentation of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby training.
2.237.B · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed peeling paint in the school age classroom by the entrance, and in the young toddler classroom peeling paint was behind the door on the purple wall. In the older toddler room, peeling paint was on the red wall.
Required correction: Immediately (12/17/2024) Buildings must be kept in good repair. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.125.A
At the time of the visit, the information of how to report a complaint to the Department was not posted in the facility or made available to the parents and the staff members.
2.227.C.7 · Correction due December 17, 2024
Confirmed through staff members statements that staff to child ratios are not always maintained in the Infant Classroom, Junior Toddler and Senior Toddler.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024) the required ratios must be maintained at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024 Complaint Allegation : The director yells at staff with children present in the room. - FOUNDED
2.126.A · Correction due December 17, 2024
Reviewed four staff files and observed Hindiya A. and Keiry A. to be lacking documentation of the child abuse reporting form. Confirmed through several staff member statement that staff members are unaware of where to go to report child abuse and neglect.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), All staff must read and sign a statement that defines child abuse and neglect. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024 Correct by 12/17/2024
2.205.D · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, no one was available to open the door for visitors. Licensing Specialists had to wait for 5 minutes to be let into the building.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024) Any center having a director assigned to the classroom must have qualified staff, allowing the director to attend to their duties. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
At the time of the visit, Keiry A. had an expired Department approved standard precautions training which expired on 12/6/2024.
2.220.D · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed in the infant classroom, in a child's cubby, itching ointment not to be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), Over-the- counter medication must be kept in the original package and labeled with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
2.223.A.3 · Correction due December 17, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed a child leave the preschool classroom to go around the corner to use the bathroom, alone and unsupervised. Also, observed a child in the preschool classroom, standing on the table, jumping from the chairs to the table and also throwing themselves on another child, hurting that child. The staff member assigned to the classroom did not stop the actions of the child.
Required correction: Immediately ( 12/17/2024), Staff must be awake, alert and actively supervising all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/24/2024. Correct by 12/17/2024
Reviewed four staff files and observed Keiry A. to be lacking updated documentation of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby training.
Complaint · December 17, 2024
Founded
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Supervisory visit · October 3, 2024
2.138.A · Correction due October 3, 2024
At the time of the visit, the facility did not have active shooter drill logs, fire drills and tornado drill logs.
Required correction: Immediately ( 10/3/2024) Active shooter drills must be conducted and documented quarterly, fire drills must be conducted monthly and tornado drills must be conducted monthly from March to October. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2024 Correct by 10/03/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due October 3, 2024
At the time of the visit, the attendance verification logs in each classroom was lacking documentation of transitions and verification that attendance is periodically taken throughout the day.
Required correction: Immediately ( 10/3/2024), Staff members must completed written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/10/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024
Supervisory visit · December 1, 2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due December 1, 2023
In the Teddy Bears Classroom, observed chairs stacked high.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher unstacked the chairs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/01/2023
7.702.42.B
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Latasha M., Ishraga A., Keiry A., Sofia J., and Rebecca D. were missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training.
7.702.51.A.2.c · Correction due December 31, 2023
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed that 2 children under the age of 2 years old were missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all children's files and the parents/guardians must provide statements of health status for children less than 2 years of age and must be updated in accordance with AAP recommended schedule for routine heath supervision or as required in writing by the health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2023. Correct by 12/31/2023
7.702.51.A.2.d · Correction due December 31, 2023
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed that 1 child between the ages of 2 and 7 years old was missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all children's files and the parents/guardians must provide statements of health status for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years of age and must be updated in accordance with AAP recommended schedule for routine health supervision or as required in writing by the health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2023. Correct by 12/31/2023
7.701.33.D.2 · Correction due December 1, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Kathleen L. and Helimo M. were missing documentation of a completed CBI background check.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kathleen L. and Helimo M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI background check for staff members Kathleen L. and Helimo M. with written response to Specialist by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/01/2023
7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c · Correction due December 1, 2023
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed that Rebecca D. and Helimo M. were missing documentation of a State Based Checklist.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and all individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Rebecca D. and Helimo M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State Based background check for staff members Rebecca D. and Helimo M. with written response to Specialist by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/01/2023
7.702.41.G · Correction due December 31, 2023
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed that Helimo M., Rebecca D., and Kathleen L. were missing documentation of a health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. This statement must be dated no more than 6 months prior to employment or within 30 days of their first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2023. Correct by 12/31/2023
7.702.61.A.1.b · Correction due December 1, 2023
In the Baby Bumblees Classroom, diapers on a low shelf and in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. In the Sunshines Classroom, observed diapers and wipes in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all diaper supplies and disinfecting solutions and products must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The director and teachers moved the diapers and locked the cabinets making the diapers and wipes no longer accessible to children. Submit written statement of future compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/01/2023
7.702.35.A.5
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Rebecca D. was missing documentation of an emergency contact.
7.702.42.D · Correction due December 1, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Ishraga A. and Zuleka M. were missing documentation of a current Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.
Required correction: Immediately, review all staff files and staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete the department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than 3 years of age and must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/15/2023. Correct by 12/01/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due December 31, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Faduma M. was missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using the department-approved training about abuse prevention within 30 days of employment and must be renewed annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2023. Correct by 12/31/2023
Reviewed 11 staff files and observed that Zuleka M. was missing documentation of an Introduction to the
7.702.42.J · Correction due December 31, 2023
Review 11 staff files and observed that Kathleen L. was missing documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all directors and assistant directors must complete the department-approved training Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. and is only required once. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/31/2023. Correct by 12/31/2023
7.702.42.K
Review 11 staff files and observed that Kathleen L. was missing documentation of the Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all directors and assistant directors must complete the department-approved training Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. training. and is only required once. Submit
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