Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 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.
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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.
Complaint · May 19, 2026
2.229.C · Correction due May 19, 2026
In the EPS classroom, in unlocked cabinet, Clorox wipes, in Preschool 1 room in unlocked cabinet a bottle of room refresher, and in PreK in unlocked cabinet handsoap labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the items from the cabinets. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026 Stillwell
2.229.G · Correction due May 19, 2026
In EPS room, in unlocked cabinet, large garbage plastic bags, and in Preschool 2, in unlocked cabinet, plastic grocery bags, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Loose plastic must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the plastic bags from the cabinets. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026
2.229.L · Correction due May 19, 2026
In EPS room, broken crayon on the table while children were coloring, accessible to children under 3 years of age, posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Choke hazard must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the broken crayons. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2026
Complaint · May 19, 2026
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 · September 24, 2025
2.213.B · Correction due September 24, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM4 and SM6 with expired Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: The training must be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.213.N · Correction due October 24, 2025
Director with expired Immunization training and no other staff member with the training.
Required correction: The training must be completed annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/24/2025
2.213.C · Correction due September 24, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM1 with expired Safe Sleep training.
Required correction: The training must be updated annually. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. SM1 completed the training. No response required. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.213.F · Correction due September 24, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM6, SM9, SM10 with expired CPR/Firts Aid Module and expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Required correction: The training or certification must be completed every 2 years. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.213.G · Correction due September 24, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM4 and SM6 with expired Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: The training muts be updated annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.213.K
Assistant Director to be missing the Introduction to childcare health consultation training.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 24, 2025
Reviewed 5 child files and identified the written authorization for emergency medical care to be expired for 2 children.
Required correction: The emergency medical care authorization must be updated annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.220.D · Correction due September 24, 2025
Three children's over the counter medication not labeled with child's name in the Toddler 1; Preschool and PreK classrooms.
Required correction: The medication muts be labeled with child's full name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director labeled all 3 medications. No response required. Correct by 09/24/2025
In the Toddler 1 classroom, the emergency medication for one child was not located in the backpack. The medication was located in another classroom. In the Preschool classroom, emergency medication for one child was not located in the backpack. SM did not know where the medication is located. Director stated the medication was located in the cabinet.
2.229.L · Correction due September 24, 2025
In the EPS classroom, latch puzzle labeled 3+ and small pine cones accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Required correction: Choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the latch puzzle and the pine cones form the classroom. No response required. Correct by 09/24/2025
2.122.A · Correction due September 24, 2025
Facility to be missing a current approving fire inspection report.
Required correction: The facility must obtain an approving fire inspection report every 2 years. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance specialist. Correct by 09/24/2025
Reviewed emergency drill log and identified Fire and Tornado drill not completed in July and lockdown drill
Supervisory visit · October 29, 2024
2.212.N · Correction due October 29, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified all staff to be missing a signed statement that they have been trained on the center's policy for medication administration.
Required correction: All staff must sign the statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/29/2024
2.220.J
Reviewed 3 children's emergency medication and identified one child's emergency medication and written order to be expired. Identified one child's emergency medication to be expired and no parent signature on the written order.
2.213.B · Correction due October 29, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Anne V., Denise V., and Andrea H. with expired Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/29/2024
2.213.D · Correction due October 29, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Andrea H. , Toddler 1 teacher with expired shaken baby training.
Required correction: All staff working with children under the age of 3 must complete the training. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/29/2024
2.213.F
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Andrea H. with expired CPR/ First Aid Module and no CPR/First Aid certification.
Required correction: Staff not required to be CPR/First Aid certified must renew the Module every 2 years. Submit documentation
2.219.B.2 · Correction due November 29, 2024
Reviewed 5 child files and identified one child to be missing a current health statement.
Required correction: All children must have a current health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 11/29/2024
2.212.G · Correction due November 29, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Andrea H. and Sophia no current self reported health history and Bianca C. to be missing initial health statement.
Required correction: All staff must submit a medical statement, then subsequent self-reported health history. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 11/29/2024
2.222.A.1.b
In the Toddler Room diapers accessible on low shelf in the bathroom.
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due October 29, 2024
Loose sheets on three crib mattresses in the infant room. No children were observed sleeping in the cribs.
Required correction: Mattresses must have properly fitted sheets. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff replaced the loose sheets with fitted sheets. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2024
2.237.D · Correction due October 29, 2024
In the Preschool 2 classroom loose plastic sheets and sunscreen in unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. Battery powered LED candles on the shelves, accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the hazardous items to a place inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2024
2.237.E · Correction due October 29, 2024
In the Toddler room, cleaning mop in a bucket in the bathroom accessible to children.
Required correction: Cleaning mops must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the mop from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 10/29/2024
Reviewed drill logs for 2024 and identified no documentation that active shooter drills were conducted, no documentation for fire drills for the month of January, June and August, and no documentation for tornado drills for the month of March, June, August and September.
Complaint · March 22, 2024
2.229.L · Correction due March 22, 2024
In EPS room 105 (licensed for 2 1/2 to 3 yrs) chokeable sized magnets on a white board, google eyes on art, boppers in a bin on a low shelf labeled "choking hazard not for use for children under the age of 3 yrs." and rocks on a science shelf all accessible to children under the age of 3 yrs. and posing a potential choking hazard/concern.
Required correction: Any materials accessible to children under 3 yrs. of age must not be a choke hazard. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response is necessary to this violation. Correct by 03/22/2024
2.237.H · Correction due March 22, 2024
1 uncovered electrical outlet in the multipurpose classroom in the NorthEast corner accessible to children posing a potential safety concern.
Required correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets must have protective covers. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of the inspection. No response is necessary for this violation. Correct by 03/22/2024
2.230.B
Door to the laundry room (off of the multipurpose room) was open with bottles of cleaning solutions on the floor accessible to children. Observed a cord plugged into an outlet in the EP3 classroom with a live end accessible to children. In toddler 3 room 212 observed 2 extension cords in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink. The cleaning solutions, extension cords, and the cord plugged in with the live end all posed potential safety hazards to children.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct immediately.
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 22, 2024
In hallway an open basket and rubbermaid drawer bins containing diapers and pull ups accessible to children.
Required correction: All diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing diaper change supplies and products. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/22/2024
2.237.K · Correction due March 22, 2024
Door leading to the kitchen from a hallway through which the preschool children go down to be open at the time of the inspection.
Required correction: Kitchens must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response is necessary for this violation. Correct by 03/22/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due March 22, 2024
6 ft. tall climber on the preschool playground to have 2 to 3 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zones posing a potential safety concern.
Required correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing installed in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Correct by 03/22/2024
Complaint · March 22, 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 · December 6, 2023
7.702.43.A · Correction due December 6, 2023
The assigned director of the program is lacking documentation of the current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. Correct immediately
Required correction: Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential level III or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department prior to working as the director of a large center. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 10 staff members's files, one file (Karla V.) is lacking documentation of the medical statement.
7.702.66.C.9 · Correction due December 6, 2023
It was identified that Brian S. is one of the assigned drivers in the program. Brian's file is lacking documentation of the department approved driver training. Correct immediately
Required correction: Drivers must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of Department-approved driver training. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct immediately. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due December 6, 2023
Observed damaged area in the turf material, creating a hole that can pose a tripping hazard for children in the Toddlers' playground (in the middle of the playground) by the slide.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.5.E
Observed a child who is not walking independently to be cared for in the Toddler program. The child's file is lacking written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.
Complaint · September 12, 2023
7.702.41.E · Correction due September 12, 2023
At the time of the visit, observed the staff member who is assigned to Preschool1 classroom to be using a cell phone while caring for 10 children in the playground.
Required correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices. Correct immediately Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.63.A.1
At the time of the visit, observed only Graham crackers and water were served to children during snack time, this doesn't meet the current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements.
Required correction: All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements. Correct immediately Correct by
7.702.72.C.6 · Correction due September 12, 2023
At the time of the visit observed a gap in the middle of the green slide, between 2 pieces connecting the green slide in the Preschool playground. This gap can pose a strangulation hazard for children.
Required correction: Immediately (9/12/2023) ensure that playground equipment are designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.71.G · Correction due September 12, 2023
Observed an empty trash bag in an unlocked cabinet by the sink accessible to children in the Early Preschool classroom. Also, observed several empty trash bags in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the PreK classroom. Empty plastic bags can pose a safety hazard for children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.91.D
At the time of the visit observed adult-size scissors accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Early Preschool classroom. Also, observed another adult-size scissors accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool1 classroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. No need for a written statement of compliance to
7.702.51.B.4 · Correction due September 12, 2023
At the time of the visit, several diaper rash cream tubes were not labeled with the child's first and last names in the Toddler 3 classroom.
Required correction: Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child's first and last name. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member labeled the diaper rash cream tubes with children's first and last names. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.71.C · Correction due September 12, 2023
At the time of the visit, observed several diaper rash cream tubes on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children in the Toddler 3 classroom. All items are labeled "keep out of reach of children"
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.51.C.3 · Correction due September 12, 2023
In the PreK classroom, observed a sunscreen bottle on a shelf not to be labeled with the child's first and last names.
Required correction: When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name. **Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member labeled the sunscreen bottle with the child's first and last name. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 09/12/2023
7.702.46.A.7 · Correction due September 12, 2023
At the time of the visit, observed Ms. Denisse to be the assigned ECT-qualified staff member in the PreK classroom. Ms. Denisse's file is lacking documentation of ECT qualifications.
Required correction: Immediately (9/12/2023) ensure there is a qualified ECT supervising each group of children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, Ms. Anne (director) went to the PreK classroom. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance Correct by 09/12/2023
Complaint · September 12, 2023
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.
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.
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