Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · February 25, 2026
2.312.D · Correction due February 25, 2026
The provider did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
2.312.H · Correction due February 25, 2026
The provider did not have a current child abuse prevention trainings.
Required correction: Immediately, complete a Departement approved child abuse prevention training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
2.312.I · Correction due February 25, 2026
The provider did not have a current infant safe sleep training.
Required correction: Immediately, complete the infant safe sleep training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
2.312.J · Correction due March 24, 2026
The provider did not have a current immunization training.
Required correction: Complete the Department approved Child Care and Preschool Immunization training. Submit documentation and written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 03/24/2026
2.320.A.7 · Correction due February 25, 2026
Reviewed 5 child files. 2 child files did not have documentation of a current written authorization for emergency medical care.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain a current written authorization for emergency medical care for children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
There were diaper wipes, diaper cream, paper clips and a bag with sewing needles in the downstairs play area. There was a can of butane and hand warmers accessible to children in the kitchen. The upstairs bedrooms and
2.337.B.1.a · Correction due February 25, 2026
There were two toddler climbers and a slide on in the backyard sitting on the grass.
Required correction: Immediately, climbing equipment and slides over 18 inches high must have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone under and surrounding equipment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
2.337.D.4 · Correction due February 25, 2026
The propane tank for the fire pit in the backyard is accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, propane tanks must be inaccessible to children or have a safety on/off knob. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/24/26. Correct by 02/25/2026
2.336.C.2
There was an unprotected electrical outlet on the house in the outside play area.
Supervisory visit · March 27, 2025
2.312.K · Correction due April 26, 2025
Patricia S did not have documentation of the playground safety for homes training.
Required correction: Complete the Department-approved playground safety for homes training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.312.M · Correction due April 26, 2025
Patricia S did not have documentation of the Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training.
Required correction: Complete the Department-approved Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.312.N · Correction due April 26, 2025
Patricia S did not have documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professional training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.312.P · Correction due April 26, 2025
Patricia S did not have documentation of the Injury Prevention for Homes training.
Required correction: Complete the Department-approved Injury Prevention for Homes training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.312.Q · Correction due April 26, 2025
Patricia S did not have documentation of the Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training.
Required correction: Complete the Department-approved Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.316.A · Correction due April 26, 2025
Reviewed 4 child files. Two children did not have documentation of a current policies and procedures statement.
Required correction: Obtain documentation that parents have received the policies and procedures after any amendments. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due April 26, 2025
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in a cupboard in the den and upstairs hallway closet. There are vitamins on the counter in the kitchen that are accessible to children. There were scissors accessible to children in the upstairs hallway.
Required correction: Immediately, make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/26/25. Correct by 04/26/2025
2.321.A.3
Reviewed 4 child files. 2 child files had expired health statements and 1 child file did not have a health statement.
Supervisory visit · April 16, 2024
2.138.A · Correction due April 16, 2024
The provider did not have documentation of fire drills for January, February and March, tornado drill completed for March.
Required correction: Immediately, complete a fire drill and tornado drill and ensure that fire drills are completed monthly, tornado drills completed monthly March to October and emergency drills are completed quarterly. Submit documentation of drills and a written statement of compliance by 5/15/24. Correct by 04/16/2024
2.311.A.14
Patricia S did not have documentation of a health statement that has been signed by a health care provider.
2.335.I · Correction due April 16, 2024
The accessible stairs leading to the upper floor has 10 steps and did not have a gate to prevent access for children under 2 years old.
Required correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The provider placed a baby gate on the stairs leading to the upper floor. A written response is not required. Correct by 04/16/2024
2.336.C.1
There were lighters, hot hands packets, disinfectant spray, vitamins and cosmetics accessible to children on the kitchen level of the home, there was diaper creams, diaper wipes, air freshener and paper clips accessible to children in the family room and air freshener accessible to children in the basement where children nap.
Required correction: Immediately, make all hazardous items inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written plan and
2.336.C.2 · Correction due April 16, 2024
There were outlets and a power strip that did not have protective coverings in the basement.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure all electrical outlets and power strips have protective covers. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/15/24. Correct by 04/16/2024
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