Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 4 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 · June 1, 2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due June 1, 2026
Four (4) out of fourteen (14) child files had expired authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Written authorization for emergency medical care must be updated annually. Correct immediately on 6/1/2026. Provide statement of compliance by 7/1/2026. Correct by 06/01/2026
2.213.F · Correction due July 1, 2026
One (1) out of twenty (20) staff files reviewed had an expired Basic First Aid and CPR module.
Required correction: Staff not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete a PDIS basic first aid and CPR module every two (2) years. Provide documentation and statement of compliance by 7/1/2026. Correct by 07/01/2026
2.219.B.1 · Correction due June 1, 2026
Three (3) out of fourteen (14) child files were either missing immunization records or they were not recorded as required by CDPHE.
Required correction: Immunization records must be obtained prior to the first day of admission and be recorded on an approved CDPHE immunization form. Correct immediately on 6/1/2026. Provide statement of compliance by 7/1/2026. Correct by 06/01/2026
2.220.A · Correction due June 1, 2026
An emergency medication observed in a classroom was not accompanied by a written order from a health care provider.
Required correction: Prescription medication must only be administered with a current written order from a health care provider and written parental consent. Correct immediately on 6/1/2026. Provide statement of compliance by 7/1/2026. Correct by 06/01/2026
Supervisory visit · July 23, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 23, 2025
In the Toddler 2 classroom, observed an unlocked drawer with baby wipes and diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The assistant director locked the drawer making the baby wipes and diaper creams inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 07/23/2025
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing a successfully completed Out of State background check and were identified to have unsupervised access to children: Aynius M. and Raejah G-R.
2.120.I · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that Ashley Y.'s TRAILS background check was expired.
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 Ashley Y. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for staff member Ashley Y. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2025
2.212.G
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that the folowing staff members were missing documentation of a health statement signed by a physician or other health care provider and identified that they have been employed for longer than 30 days: Anyius M, Raejah G-R, and Stephanie Z.
2.213.F · Correction due August 22, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that Aynius M. was missing documentation of a current First Aid/CPR training and identified that they have been employed for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Within 30 days, all employees caring for children, not requried by rule to be certified in First Aid/CPR must complete the First Aid/CPR module and must be renewed every 2 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/22/2025
2.213.G · Correction due July 23, 2025
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that the following staff members were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training and identified that they have been employed for longer than 30 days: Patricia R and Aynius M.
Required correction: Immediately, all employees and regular volunteers must be complete the abuse prevention training within 30 days of employment and annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2025
Reviewed 10 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of an immunization status.
Supervisory visit · August 27, 2024
2.213.B · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 14 staff files and observed that Patricia R. was missing documentation of a current Standard Precautions training. The training on file expired on 2/14/2024.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a Standard Precautions training prior to working with children and annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.229.C
In the Intermediate 2 classroom, observed a bucket of sunscreens labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The regional manager moved the sunscreens to a locked cabinet making them inaccesible to children. No
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due August 27, 2024
In the Intermediate 2 classroom, observed wipes on the paper towel dispenser accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, diaper change supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The regional manager moved the wipes to a higher shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response is required. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.219.B.3 · Correction due September 26, 2024
Reviewed 12 children's files and observed that 5 children under the age of 2 years old were missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, health statements for children under 2 years old must be updated as required by AAP Recommendations. Submit a statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/26/2024
2.219.B.4
Reviewed 12 children's files and observed that 3 children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old were missing documentation of a current health statement.
2.219.B.1 · Correction due August 27, 2024
Reviewed 12 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of immunizations.
Required correction: Immediately, parents/guardians must provide documentation of immunization status to the center prior to or on the first day of admission. Submit a statement of compliance to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 08/27/2024
2.138.A
Reviewed drill logs and observed that no tornado drill was completed in July 2024 and that there have been no lockdown drills for the 2024 year.
Complaint · April 16, 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.
Supervisory visit · October 3, 2023
7.702.5.C.5 · Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed all medications and observed one child with an expired health care plan.
Required correction: The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve months for the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due October 3, 2023
On the older preschool playground, observed a gap that was approximately 1 inch between slide and the play structure causing a potential hazard to children.
Required correction: All outdoor equipment must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct by 10/03/2023
Reviewed drill log and observed a Tornado drill was not documented for the month of September.
7.702.41.G · Correction due November 3, 2023
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed Mary, Karen N and Austun D to be missing documentation of medical statement signed and dated by a physician.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of a medical statement for staff signed and dated by a physician. Correct by 11/03/2023
Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed Austun to be missing documentation of a CBI clearance letter. Austun does have FBI clearance letter in file.
Required correction: Immediately obtain documentation of CBI clearance letter for staff member. Correct by 10/03/2023
7.702.34.B.4 · Correction due November 3, 2023
Reviewed 6 child files and observed one child to be missing documentation of a current health statement completed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain a current health statement for child. Correct by 11/03/2023
7.702.35.A.2 · Correction due October 3, 2023
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed Veronica to be missing documentation of ECT qualifications.
Required correction: A record must be maintained, either written or electronic for each staff members that includes verification of qualifications. Correct by 10/03/2023
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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All checked July 2026.
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