Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Denver home daycares it cites something at about 57% 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.
Original Change of Location/Type visit · August 6, 2026
2.312.H
Reviewed the provider's file and it was lacking a current Child Abuse Prevention training.
2.336.C.1 · Correction due September 5, 2026
At the time of the visit, the licensing specialist observed the following items to be accessible to children: thumb tacks, a small nails, three kitchen knives, and several cleaning products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children." All items were located in the kitchen.
Required correction: All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.” ***Corrected at the time of the visit the provider removed all items from the drawers and locked up the cleaning products. No response required.*** Correct by 09/05/2026
2.338.D.10 · Correction due September 5, 2026
At the time of the visit licensing specialist observed the provider's van seats to be removed from the van.
Required correction: The seats of the vehicle must be constructed and installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Correct and respond with verification (Photos) of compliance by 9/5/2026. Correct by 09/05/2026
Supervisory visit · January 23, 2026
2.336.C.1 · Correction due January 23, 2026
Several bottles of air freshener on the toilet in the bathroom labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, one cigarette butt in the ashtray on the front patio accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/23/2026
2.334.C
Court television program on TV with 4 children in care.
Required correction: All media that children are exposed to must be developmentally appropriate and not contain explicit topis. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - provider changed channel to a children's cartoon. No response required.
2.335.I · Correction due January 23, 2026
Two children under the age of two years walk to the top of the stairs in the kitchen alone with no gate installed to prevent children from accessing the steps.
Required correction: Stairs that are accessible to children under the age of 2 years must have gates preventing access to the stairs. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - provider put gate up at the top of the stairs. No response required. Correct by 01/23/2026
2.321.A.3 · Correction due February 22, 2026
Reviewed 8 child files and observed no documentation of health statement for 4 children.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statements for all enrolled children. Correct by 02/22/2026
Identified that provider currently has 8 children enrolled but did not have current, complete admission records for 3 children.
2.320.A.7 · Correction due January 23, 2026
Reviewed 8 child files and observed no current documentation of current emergency medical authorization for 3 children.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 01/23/2026
2.318.C.3 · Correction due January 23, 2026
No documentation of smoke alarm testing.
Required correction: Provider must conduct and maintain record of monthly smoke alarm testing. Correct by 01/23/2026
2.335.Y · Correction due January 23, 2026
Several bars of rebar sticking up out of the ground in the backyard accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. Correct by 01/23/2026
Supervisory visit · February 25, 2025
2.312.H · Correction due February 25, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of current Abuse Prevention training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.336.C.10 · Correction due February 25, 2025
Kitchen stove with two knobs not covered by safety guard and accessible to children posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make stove controls inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - provider removed knobs making them unusable. No response required. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.312.I · Correction due February 25, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of current Infant Safe Sleep training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Infant Safe Sleep training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.312.J · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of current Immunization training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Immunization training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.312.K · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Playground Safety for Homes training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Playground Safety for Homes training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Early Intervention training for Provider Paulette.
2.312.N · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.312.P · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Injury Prevention for Homes training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Injury Prevention for Homes training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health
2.312.R.1 · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of 15 hours of ongoing professional development training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of 15 hours of ongoing professional development training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.312.C · Correction due February 25, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of current Standard Precautions training for Provider Paulette.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 02/25/2025
Two children awake and under the age of 1 year in cribs preparing for nap time with boppy pillows, blankets,
2.329.E · Correction due February 25, 2025
Two preschool aged children sleeping on mats during nap time with no sheet.
Required correction: Children must have a clean, washable shee and blanket or other suitable covering for their nap mats. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.321.A.3
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 3 children to have no documentation of health statement.
2.321.A.2.c · Correction due February 25, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 1 child to have no documentation of immunization records and 2 children to have immunization records on non-state approved forms.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records on state approved forms. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.320.A.10
Reviewed 7 child files and observed no documentation of current signed policies for 6 children.
2.311.A.13 · Correction due March 27, 2025
Reviewed provider's file and observed no documentation of current health statement.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement. Correct by 03/27/2025
2.317.E.1 · Correction due February 25, 2025
Provider's adult daughter visiting the home during the inspection and identified through provider's statement that her daughter visits daily. Reviewed visitor's log and observed no documentation of provider's daughter having signed in as a visitor.
Required correction: Visitors must be signed in/out n the visitor log including name, date, and arrival and departure time. Correct by 02/25/2025
2.337.D.2 · Correction due February 25, 2025
Three broken plastic toys in the backyard with sharp edges and several exploded cans of soda with exposed sharp edges in an open cooler all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - provider put all hazardous items in the trash, making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 02/25/2025
Reviewed 7 child files and observed no documentation of current emergency medical authorization for 4 children.
Supervisory visit · April 2, 2024
2.337.A.13 · Correction due April 2, 2024
Two small trampolines in the backyard accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make trampolines inaccessible to children and provide written statement verifying that children in care do not use trampolines. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.338.H
No documentation of transportation agreement for children provider transports to/from school.
2.336.C.1 · Correction due April 2, 2024
Round up weed killer in the backyard, body soap in the bathroom on the bathrub edge both accessible to children, labeled 'keep out of reach of children', and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - body soap moved to a locked cabinet. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.321.B.8 · Correction due April 2, 2024
Container of pills in a weekly pill organizer, allergy pills on the desk in the living room, and an unlocked cabinet with several medications and vitamins in the kitchen all unlocked.
Required correction: All medications, except emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - provider locked kitchen cabinet and moved all medications to locked cabinet. No response required. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.320.A.9.a
Identified through provider's statement that no documentation of field trip permission forms for each individual field trip is made.
2.338.C · Correction due April 2, 2024
Identified one child in care is under 20 pounds and 2 years old and the car seat assigned to the child states it is for children 20+ pounds.
Required correction: Obtain appropriate restrain system for all enrolled children prior to transporting children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.337.C.1 · Correction due April 2, 2024
Identified through provider's statement that she does not regularly take children outside to play.
Required correction: The FCCH must include outdoor play for all ages each day except when the severity of weather makes it a hazard or otherwise indicated by a child's phsyician. Submit plan of action with written response to specialist. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.328.E · Correction due April 2, 2024
Provider lift a young child up by holding their hand only to take the child down several stairs and again when going back up the stairs.
Required correction: Provider must pick up children appropriately around their upper chest and under their arms, and based on the developmental needs of the child. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.325.C · Correction due April 2, 2024
Identified through provider's statement that she does not create a menu for parents/guardians.
Required correction: All parents musy have access to menus and be notified of meals being served. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.320.A.7 · Correction due April 2, 2024
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 5 children to have expired emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Correct by 04/02/2024
2.321.A.3
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement.
2.321.A.2.c · Correction due May 2, 2024
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 3 children to have immunization records on non-state approved forms.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of immunization records on state approved forms. Correct by 05/02/2024
2.316.B · Correction due May 2, 2024
Reviewed facility's policies and observed incomplete policies including missing policies for items 2.316: B.3, B.7, B.9, B.10, B.11, B.12, B.13, B.13.a, B13.b, B.13.c, B.14, B.15, B.16, B.18.a, B.18.b, B.18.c, B.18.d, B.19, B.19.a, B.21, B.26, B.30, B.31, B.33, B.34, B.35.
Required correction: Update policies for all items listed found in section 2.316.B and submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 05/02/2024
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 13, 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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