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.
Supervisory visit · October 23, 2025
2.121.J.1 · Correction due October 23, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and found one to be missing the Out-Of-State clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of State Clearance Letters for the staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.138.A
Reviewed drill logs and observed no fire or tornado drill in September and no lockdown/active shooter drills documented.
2.212.G · Correction due November 23, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and found 2 to be missing health statements.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain a current health statement for both employees. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 11/23/2025
2.213.B · Correction due October 23, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and found one with an expired Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of the current Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.213.N
Reviewed 15 staff files and found the Department-approved immunization course for the Director and owner to be expired.
2.219.B.1.a.1 · Correction due October 23, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files and found one to have an expired immunization exemption form.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain a current exemption form. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due October 23, 2025
In the Blue Room, wipes and gloves on the floor in front of the changer.
Required correction: Diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director moved the supplies to be inaccessible. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.229.C · Correction due October 23, 2025
In the Orange Room a package of wipes and at the front desk a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the items and made them inaccessible. No repsonse required. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due October 23, 2025
The resilient material on the preschool playground to be about 1-2 inches.
Required correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/23/2025
2.237.B · Correction due October 23, 2025
Cracked floors throughout the whole building, and paint cracking/chipping.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/23/2025
Complaint · May 5, 2025
2.224.B.2 · Correction due May 5, 2025
While completing the safety walk-through, Licensing specialist witnessed a bottle in a crib with a sleeping baby, per staff member, child lays flat while drinking their bottle until they fall asleep.
Required correction: Infants must not lay down in crib while drinking a bottle. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 05/05/2025
Complaint · May 5, 2025
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.
Complaint · February 19, 2025
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 2, 2024
2.209.A.7 · Correction due December 2, 2024
Reviewed 13 children files, identified Ch1, Ch2, and Ch10 with expired emergency medical authorization acknowledgment in their files. Ch3, Ch11 and Ch12 missing their emergency medical authorization acknowledgment form.
Required correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization for all children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 12/02/2024
2.212.G
Reviewed 16 staff files, identified Stephanie and Claudia missing health evaluations in their file.
2.213.F · Correction due January 2, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files, identified Jaden A., Judy P., and Stephanie E. to be missing the CPR and 1st aid module.
Required correction: Obtain the current training. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 13 children files, identified Ch12 to be missing their immunization status.
Required correction: Obtain the current immunization status for child.
2.219.B.3 · Correction due January 2, 2025
Reviewed 13 children files, identified Ch5, ch7, ch8, ch10 with expired health evaluations.
Required correction: Obtain current health evaluations for all children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/02/2025
2.229.C · Correction due December 2, 2024
In Junior 2 classroom in a cubbie, and in Senior classroom on a shelf near a small group table there were baby wipes with a manufacture label of "keep out of reach of children", all were within reach of all children.
Required correction: All items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Daley removed all baby wipes to a high shelf inaccessible to all children. No written respons needed. Correct by 12/02/2024
Complaint · June 13, 2024
2.206.B.22 · Correction due July 13, 2024
Facility did not have diaper logs for children. Licensing Specialist reviewed diaper logs from the RP, verifying the facility is not following their policy. Per facility policy and staff members statement, diapers are to be changed every 2 hours or as needed.
Required correction: Procedure for diaper changing must be followed. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 07/13/2024 Complaint Allegation :
2.217.A.14 · Correction due June 13, 2024
Per classroom attendance log, on several dates from January to March 2024, one staff member was logged into the purple room with over 5 children. For April and May, staff there were no staff members signed in the room.
Required correction: Staff to child ratios must be followed at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 06/13/2024
2.238.C
In freshman 2 infant room, and in toddler junior room gates attached inside door. Preventing free and unobstructed egress.
Required correction: Only single action hardware is permitted on doors.
Complaint · June 13, 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
7.702.71.C · Correction due December 6, 2023
In Seniors room, an unlocked storage cabinet with Members Mark Soap, Bleach, Gental Clean Wipes, Hot Shot Insect Spray and Goo Gone. All with a manufacture label 'keep out of reach of children' and all within reach of children.
Required correction: Immediately, all items with a manufacture label Keep out of reach of children, must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Daley locked the door. No written response needed. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.71.L
In Freshman 1 observed 2 pink balls, and in Freshman 2, 6 multi colored balls, all with a manufacture label of 3+, in the play are with children. All posing a possible choking hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, Toys must be appropriate for ages room is licensed for. Corrected at the time of visit: Daley removed all balls to the correct rooms.
7.702.81.A.3 · Correction due January 6, 2024
Per Denise's statement, Freshman 2 room, which is licensed for 1-3 year olds, is being used as a multi purpose room for children over the age of 3.
Required correction: Immediately, rooms must not be used for ages or capacity that is not within the license. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2024
7.702.41.G · Correction due January 6, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Bridget and Daisy missing health evaluations.
Required correction: Obtain current health evaluations. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2024
7.702.42.D · Correction due January 6, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Daisy missing the shaken baby training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain the Department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2024
7.702.42.G · Correction due January 6, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Bridget missing the child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately, obtain the Department approved child abuse prevention training. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2024
7.702.42.J · Correction due January 6, 2024
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Daley missing the early childhood mental health consultant training.
Required correction: Obtain the Department approved early childhood mental health consultant training. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2024
Correction due January 6, 2023
Reviewed 9 staff files, identified Denise, Daley, Susan, Bridget and Judy with expired TRAILS clearance letters.
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 members Denise, Daley, Susan, Bridget and Judy have reviewed the PowerPoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of clearance Letters for staff members Denise, Daley, Susan, Bridget and Judy with a written response to the Specialist. Correct by 01/06/2023
Complaint · April 18, 2023
Unfounded · 7.702.81.C.2 · Toddler Program · Correction due May 19, 2023
If the toddler program is combined with a large childcare center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by Section 7.702.74, A, 6 and 8. If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.
Complaint
2.120.C.1
Isaac F. and Kevin U. do not have a TRAILS clearance letter, both have had unsupervised access to children.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F. and Kevin U. do not have CBI or FBI clearance letters, both have had unsupervised access to children.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
2.133.A · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F., and Kevin U. do not have the department approved training on emergency and disaster preparedness training. Both staff members have been in classrooms caring for children.
Required correction: Obtain correct training prior to caring for children, and maintain in staff file. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
In the toddler room (Junior 2), Kirkland baby wipes with a manufacture label of keep out of reach of children, were on a shelf accessible to children. Previously cited 12/2/24.
2.238.C · Correction due February 19, 2025
In the Infant room a gate was attached to the inside of the door. Preventing free and unobstructed egress. Previously cited on 6/13/2025.
Required correction: Only single action hardware is permitted on the doors. Corrected at the time of visit: Hayley removed the gate and put it in a different room. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
2.213.B · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F. (DOH 1/27/25) and Kevin U. (DOH 2/5/25), have not completed the Department approved standard precaution training, prior to caring for children.
Required correction: Prior to caring for children, obtain the current training, and maintain in staff file. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
Isaac F. (DOH 1/27/25) and Kevin (DOH 2/5/25) have not completed the Department approved training on prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trama, prior to working with children under the age of 3.
2.217.A.7 · Correction due February 19, 2025
Per staff members statements, employees who do not have qualifications have been left in classrooms alone with 8-10 children for closing or nap time. On 2/19/25 at 4pm two staff members who are not early childhood qualified were in the infant room alone with 5 infants.
Required correction: Each classroom must have qualified staff for the room they are assigned to. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation for staff qualifications to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025 Complaint Allegation :
2.233.C.2 · Correction due February 19, 2025
Per staff members statements, near closing time, ch1 who was under the age of 2, and assigned to freshman II classroom, was in the preschool room for an undetermined amount of time.
Required correction: Toddlers must be completley seperate from other age groups. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025 Complaint Allegation : RP states there are choking hazards accessible to children under the age of 3 - FOUNDED
2.229.L · Correction due February 19, 2025
In the preschool room, there were small broken chalk pieces, broken crayons, marker lids and several click and spin pieces from a table puzzle accessible to children under the age of 3. Posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Toys, furnishings, equipment and any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 must be free of any hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 02/19/2025 Complaint Allegation : RP states hot items are left out and accessible to children - FOUNDED
Per staff members statements, in the preschool room, for breakfast and lunch, a hot crock pot is being left on the shelf where
2.120.C.2 · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F. (DOH 1/27/25) and Kevin U. (DOH 2/5/25) have not submitted for their TRAILS clearance letters within the required time frame.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
2.120.C.1
Isaac F. and Kevin U. do not have a TRAILS clearance letter, both have had unsupervised access to children.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F. and Kevin U. do not have CBI or FBI clearance letters, both have had unsupervised access to children.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
2.133.A · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F., and Kevin U. do not have the department approved training on emergency and disaster preparedness training. Both staff members have been in classrooms caring for children.
Required correction: Obtain correct training prior to caring for children, and maintain in staff file. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
In the toddler room (Junior 2), Kirkland baby wipes with a manufacture label of keep out of reach of children, were on a shelf accessible to children. Previously cited 12/2/24.
2.238.C · Correction due February 19, 2025
In the Infant room a gate was attached to the inside of the door. Preventing free and unobstructed egress. Previously cited on 6/13/2025.
Required correction: Only single action hardware is permitted on the doors. Corrected at the time of visit: Hayley removed the gate and put it in a different room. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
2.213.B · Correction due February 19, 2025
Isaac F. (DOH 1/27/25) and Kevin U. (DOH 2/5/25), have not completed the Department approved standard precaution training, prior to caring for children.
Required correction: Prior to caring for children, obtain the current training, and maintain in staff file. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specialist. Correct by 02/19/2025
Isaac F. (DOH 1/27/25) and Kevin (DOH 2/5/25) have not completed the Department approved training on prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trama, prior to working with children under the age of 3.
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.
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