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Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 16 of the 19 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 · August 27, 2026
2.213.B · Correction due August 27, 2026
Reviewed 11 staff files. 1 staff file did not have documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current standard precautions training for 1 staff. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/26. Correct by 08/27/2026
2.213.G · Correction due August 27, 2026
Reviewed 11 staff files. 1 staff file did not have documentation of a current child abuse training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current child abuse training for 1 staff. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 9/3/26. Correct by 08/27/2026
The staff member superivsing the Toddler B classroom alone is not a qualified, early childhood teacher.
2.218.C.5 · Correction due August 27, 2026
An individual health care plan with emergency medication for 1 child was expired.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current health care plan for children with special health care needs. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/26. Correct by 08/27/2026
2.220.A · Correction due August 27, 2026
Two medications in the office for two children did not have a written order and consent from a health care provider and parent.
Required correction: Immediately, all medication must only be given with a current written order from a health care provider and written parental consent. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/26. Correct by 08/27/2026
2.230.C.1.c
The wood chips surrounding the climbing equipment over 18 inches on the toddler playground measured 5 inches deep.
Complaint · June 4, 2026
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.
Renewal-Probationary visit · October 27, 2025
2.218.C.5 · Correction due October 27, 2025
Reviewed 3 individual health care plans. 2 children did not have documentation of a current individualized health care plan.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a current individual health care plan for all children with emergency medication. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/3/25. Correct by 10/27/2025
2.220.C · Correction due October 27, 2025
Reviewed all medication. 1 emergency medication was not in the original box and did not have the original pharmacy label.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all medication is in the original labeled container and has the original pharmacy label. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/3/25. Correct by 10/27/2025
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due October 27, 2025
The wood chips surrounding the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured 2-3 inches at the end of the slide and within the 6 food use zone.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure wood chips are raked regularly to retain a depth of at least 6 inches. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/3/25. Correct by 10/27/2025
Probationary visit · October 7, 2025
2.229.L · Correction due October 7, 2025
There were pom poms on an art project on the wall above the chair rail in the toddler A classroom.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The art project with pom poms was removed from the classroom. Correct by 10/07/2025
Probationary visit · September 11, 2025
2.216.B.2.a · Correction due September 11, 2025
The program did not have a qualified infant program supervisor present in the infant classroom on the day of inspection. This is a violation of stipulation F-All staff, including substitutes, shall be qualified for the positions to which they are assigned. This includes both education and experience qualifications. Verification of staff qualifications must be available for review at all times.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present in the infant room 60% of the day. The program placed a qualified infant program supervisor in the infant room. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 9/12/25. Correct by 09/11/2025
Probationary visit · July 18, 2025
2.217.A.15 · Correction due July 18, 2025
The Toddler classrooms were combined on the playground for water day with 19 children and 4 teachers.
Required correction: Immediately, maintain the maximum group size for toddlers at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/25/25. Correct by 07/18/2025
Probationary visit · June 20, 2025
2.224.B.2 · Correction due June 27, 2025
A sleeping infant was laying flat in their crib with a bottle in their mouth.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure bottles are not allowed in a crib with the infant. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 6/27/25.. Correct by 06/27/2025
Probationary visit · May 22, 2025
2.220.G · Correction due May 22, 2025
There was a bottle of children's motrin accessible to children in a child's backpack in the Toddler A classroom. This is a violation of stipulation K: Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times., both indoors and outdoors.
Required correction: Immediately, make all medications inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of inspection. The Director removed the bottle of children's motrin from the classroom. A written response is not required. Correct by 05/22/2025
Supervisory visit · April 2, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due April 2, 2025
There was a first aid kit accessible to children in hallway that contained aspirin, burn cream and alchohol wipes.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The first aid kit containig keep out of reach items was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 04/02/2025
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due April 2, 2025
One crib sheet in an empty crib in the infant room was loose and did not fit the crib properly.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The crib sheet was fitted to the crib properly. A written response is not required. Correct by 04/02/2025
2.219.B.4
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have a current health statement.
Limited Supervisory visit · March 12, 2025
2.217.A.14 · Correction due March 12, 2025
The infant room had 8 infants ages 5 months to 19 months old with 1 teacher at 8:15am. The preschool A classroom had 21 children ages 2 years old to 5 years old at 8:15am.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure staff-to-child ratio's are maintained at all times. Staff arrived at 8:19 am and brought classrooms into appropriate staff to child ratio's. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 3/26/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
2.217.A.15
The preschool A classroom was over the maximum group size for ages of children in the room. There were 21 children ages 2 years old to 5 years old with 2 teachers.
2.233.A.3 · Correction due March 12, 2025
There were 2 toddlers ages 19 months old in the infant classroom licensed for infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months old. There were 6 toddlers ages 2 years old to 2 1/2 years old in the preschool A classroom, licensed for children ages 2 1/2 years old to 6 years old.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure that rooms licensed for specific ages of children are not used for other ages of children without prior written approval of the licensing authority. Staff arrived at the facility at 8:19 am and took children to their assigned classrooms. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 3/26/25. Correct by 03/12/2025
2.217.C.7 · Correction due March 26, 2025
The CCHC, Amy S. completed a CCHC introductory training in 2020.
Required correction: Obtain a current CCHC introductory completed within the last 3 years for Amy S. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/26/25. Correct by 03/26/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · February 13, 2025
2.229.L · Correction due February 13, 2025
There was an alphabet puzzile in the Toddler C with small letters that pose a choking hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, make all areas accessible to children than 3 years old free of any choke or inhalation hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection. The puzzle was removed from the classroom. A written response is not required. Correct by 02/13/2025
2.218.E
A child over 36 months was being cared for in the Toddler C classroom licensed for children 12 months-36 months old,
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for a child less than 36 months is appropriate in the toddler program. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/27/25.
2.218.C.1 · Correction due February 13, 2025
Identified through staff statement that there is a child enrolled in a toddler room at the facility with "special needs". Reviewed the child's file and observed no documentation this information in their admission records and no documentation showing how this child's needs are being accommodated.
Required correction: Immediately, the admission of children who have special health care needs, disabilities or developmental delays must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to integrate with other children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/27/25. Correct by 02/13/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · January 14, 2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 6 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current health statement. This was previously cited on 8/18/21, 7/13/22, 6/6/23, 4/17/24, 6/27/24, and 10/9/24.
Required correction: Obtain a health statement, signed by a healthcare provider for all children within 30 days of admission and within 30 days of expiration of the previous health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/14/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
Reviewed 2 staff files. The child development training certificate for Madison W did not contain the competency domains of the training.
2.213.M.4.c · Correction due February 14, 2025
Reviewed 2 staff files. The child development training certificate for Madison W did not contain the clock hours of the training.
Required correction: Training certificates for professional development must have documentation that includes the clock hours of the training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/14/25. Correct by 02/14/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · December 19, 2024
2.217.A.12 · Correction due December 19, 2024
A staff members eleven (11) year old and seven (7) year old children were unsupervised in a classroom that is not currently licensed.
Required correction: Immediately, children of the director or staff members who attend the center for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 1/2/25. Correct by 12/19/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · November 20, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due November 20, 2024
There was antibacterial soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler B, Toddler C, Preschool and Preschool B classrooms. This was previously cited on 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 8/6/20. 3/26/21, 7/13/22, 4/17/24, 7/22/24 and 8/15/24.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The antibacterial soap in all classrooms was placed on a shelf, inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.229.L · Correction due November 20, 2024
There were in ink stamper lids, marker lids and glue stick lids that pose a choking hazard accessible to children in the Two B classroom. Previously cited on 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 8/6/20, 4/18/24, 6/27/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The container with the ink stampers, markers and glue sticks was placed on a shelf. A written response is not required. A written response is not required. Correct by 11/20/2024
Complaint · October 30, 2024
2.212.M
It was determined through documentation from RP and statement by Sangeeta G that a letter verifying experience has not been provided to a previous employee after requests for verification were made.
Required correction: Ensure that a letter verifying experience at the center is provided to staff members within 30 days of the last day of employment and upon request. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 11/29/24. Correct by
Complaint · October 30, 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.
Limited Supervisory visit · October 9, 2024
2.219.B.3 · Correction due November 8, 2024
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current health statement that has been updated per health care provider and AAP guidelines.
Required correction: Review child files and obtain a current health statement per health care provider for all children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/8/24. Correct by 11/08/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · August 15, 2024
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due August 15, 2024
5 nap mats in the PreK classroom were spaced less than two (2) feet apart.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The teacher moved the nap mats and esnured they were all spaced two (2) feet apart. A written response is not required. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.212.A · Correction due August 15, 2024
Madison did not know how many children she was supervising in the Toddler B classroom and had to ask the other teacher. Previously cited on 7/22/24.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must know how many children are under their care at all times. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/22/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.217.A.7 · Correction due August 15, 2024
Licensing Specialist observed Wilma C outside picking a child up off of the bus and Sameet who is qualified as an aide was left alone supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom. This was previously cited on 6/28/24.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be at least 1 ECT qualified teacher supervising the infant classroom at all times. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 8/22/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.229.C · Correction due August 15, 2024
There were diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler C changing table. Previously cited on 4/17/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Immediately, make all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/22/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
Supervisory visit · April 17, 2024
2.127.D · Correction due April 17, 2024
The Two B and Two C classroom did not have the ratio and capacity posted. The Preschool A and Preschool B classroom had the incorrect capacity posted.
Required correction: Immediately, post the correct license capcity and the staff-to-child ratio for each room. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
Reviewed 10 child files. 3 child files did not have documentation of a health statement and 1 child file had an
2.217.A.15.d · Correction due April 17, 2024
The Toddler B classroom had 9 children in the classroom exceeding the licensed capacity of 8 children. The Toddler C classroom had 8 children in the classroom exceeding the licensed capacity of 7 children. The Preschool B classroom had 22 children in the classroom exceeding the licensed capacity of 20 children.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure the licensed capacity of each classroom is not exceeded at any time. Submit a written plan and statement of compliance by 4/18/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.C.6 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have documentation of a biography for a Child Care Health Consultant.
Required correction: Immediately, the center must maintain documentation of a brief biography of the Child Care Health Consultant. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.C.7 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have documentation of the Child Care Health Consultants introductory training course.
Required correction: Immediately, the center must maintain proof of the Child Care Health Consultant's CCHC introductory course. completion. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.C.8 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have documentation of the Child Care Health Consultants immunization training.
Required correction: Immediately, the center must maintain proof of the Child Care Health Consultant's annual immunization training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.C.9 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have documentation of the Child Care Health Consultant's child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately, the Child Care Health Consultant must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
The center did not have documentation of visitor records prior to January 2024.
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due April 17, 2024
A bouncy horse used for children in the hallway measures 30 inches high and is sitting on the laminate flooring. The loft in the Preschool B classroom measures 26 inches high and the ladder leading into the loft does not have a barrier and is sitting on laminate flooring. The wood chips under the preschool playground climbing equipment measures less than 1 inch at the base of the slide and 2-3 inches in the use zone surrounding climbing equipment. The resilient surfacing under the toddler playground climbing equipment is in disrepair, not visible in most areas and covered with less than 1 inch of wood chips.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all climbing equipment 18 inches or higher has resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.230.C.3.a · Correction due April 17, 2024
The two pieces of large toddler climbing equipment and toddler slide were positioned 1 foot apart from each other.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The director moved the large toddler climbing equipment away from the other making a use zone of 3 foot surrounding the equipment and 6 foot use zone for the slide. A written statement of compliance is not required. Correct by 04/17/2024
The facility did not have documentation of monthly consultation with a Child Care Health Consultant.
2.229.K · Correction due April 17, 2024
There were 3 bumbo infant seats stored under the two evacuation cribs in the infant A classroom.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The infant teacher removed the bumbo seats from under the evacuation cribs. A written response is not required. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.A.9 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have a staff member on duty with a current delegation for medication administration.
Required correction: Immediately, the center must have at least 1 staff member with current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation on duty at all times. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.216.C.3
There were 27 toddlers in the toddler program and only 1 staff member working in the toddler rooms is certified in First Aid and CPR.
Required correction: Immediately, there must be at least 1 staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current
2.229.C · Correction due April 17, 2024
There was diaper cream accessible to children in the Toddler B classroom, diaper creams, lotions, diaper wipes, air freshner and a staff purse were accessible to children in the Preschool A classroom. Locks on the classroom cupboards in the Toddler B, Toddler C, Hallway and Preschool A classroom were too small and do not latch making cleaning supplies and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, make all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.217.C.4 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The facility did not have record of CCHC consultations over the last three years.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure the date and content of each consultation is recorded and maintained at the center for 3 years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.209.A.7
Reviewed 10 child files. 2 child files did not have written authorization for emergency medical care and 2 child files did not have a current authorization for emergency medical care that has been updated annually.
Required correction: Immediately, review child files and ensure all files have documentation of a dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent or guardian. Submit a written statement of compliance
2.219.B.1 · Correction due April 17, 2024
Reviewed 10 child files. 2 child files did not have documentation of immunization status.
Required correction: Immediately, review child files and ensure that each child has documentation of immunization status at the time of admission. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.138.A
The center did not have documentation of a fire drill for the month of March and completed lockdown drills quarterly.
Required correction: Immediately, complete fire drills monthly, tornado drills monthly March to October and emergency, lockdown
2.122.A · Correction due April 17, 2024
The center did not have documentation of a fire inspection completed within the last 2 years.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain an approving fire inspection and ensure that the center obtains approving fire and health inspections at least every two years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.233.A.3 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The director stated that they use the Schoolage classroom at the end of the day to combine toddler and preschool classrooms. The Schoolage room is only licensed for schoolaged children ages 5-12 years old and is listed as temporarily not in use.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure rooms licensed for specific ages of children are not used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.229.G
There were loose plastic bags accessible to children on a changing table shelf in the Preschool A classroom.
2.133.A · Correction due April 17, 2024
Reviewed 16 staff files. Kathy V did not have documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a Department-approved emergency disaster preparedness training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.223.D.4 · Correction due April 17, 2024
The nap mats in the Toddler B and Toddler C classroom were spaced less than 2 feet apart.
Required correction: Immediately, make all nap mats spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides during rest time. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.120.J
Reviewed 16 staff files. Wilma C, Sini S, Kathy V, Shivani K, Jana R and Priya S did not have documentation of the Trails clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, review staff files and ensure that the abuse and neglect inquiry is maintained at the center and
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due April 17, 2024
Reviewed 16 staff files. Kathy V, Jana R, Jessica V and Priya S did not have documentation of the CBI clearance letter. Jessica V did not have documentation of the FBI clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, review staff files and ensure that all staff successfully complete the criminal background check request prior to caring for children 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 Kathy V, Jana R, Jessica V and Priya S have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI clearance letters for Kathy V, Jana R, Jessica V and Priya S and the FBI clearance letter for Jessica V with a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 04/17/2024
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 16 staff files. Kathy V has lived out-of-state within the last 5 years and did not have documentation of the State-based clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff that have resided in another state within the past 5 years submits and successfully
2.212.G · Correction due May 16, 2024
Reviewed 16 staff files. 5 staff files did not have documentation of a heath statement signed by a health care provider or the self-reported annual health history.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure that all staff submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or health care provider within 30 days of employment and subsequent self-reported health histories are submitted annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 05/16/2024
2.213.G
Reviewed 16 staff files. Mani B did not have documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Review staff files and ensure that all staff complete update the Department-approved child abuse prevention
2.213.J · Correction due May 16, 2024
Reviewed 16 staff files. Wilma C did not have documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.
Required correction: Review staff files. Ensure all directors complete the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 05/16/2024
2.213.I · Correction due May 16, 2024
Reviewed 16 staff files. Kathy V did not have documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias in Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Review staff files. Ensure all staff complete the Recognizing the Impact of Bias in Early Childhood Professionals training within 90 days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/16/24. Correct by 05/16/2024
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