Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 9 of the 13 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
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 · February 9, 2026
2.216.A.1.a.1 · Correction due February 9, 2026
Reviewed 17 staff files and found one to have the job title of ECT, but no qualifications to show they are an ECT.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of ECT qualifications. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/09/2026
Probationary visit · December 3, 2024
2.230.B · Correction due December 3, 2024
On the back fence near the wire fence there was a nail exposed at eye level and one exposed lower near the ground, both were potential hazards. Previously cited on 8/20/2024.
Required correction: All outdoor and indoor equipment and materials must be free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 12/03/2024
2.230.C.6 · Correction due December 3, 2024
On the upper playground, there is a gap of 5 to 5 1/2, between the wooden fence and wire fence, posing a potential entrapment.
Required correction: All openings must be smaller than 3 1/2 or greater than 9 inches. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 12/03/2024
Probationary visit · November 4, 2024
2.120.C.1.a · Correction due November 4, 2024
Reviewed 2 staff files, identified Rocio P. and Maddi V. to be missing the TRAILS clearance letters. Both employees were alone with 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 TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2024
2.217.A.14 · Correction due November 4, 2024
In the 1's classroom, observed Maddi alone with 6 infants, in the Wabblers room, observed Rocio alone with 9 infants. This is a direct violation of stipulation C on the probationary license.
Required correction: Staff to child ratio's must be maintained at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: Taylor joined the 1's classroom and Shani joined the Wabblers room. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 11/04/2024
Probationary visit · October 10, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due October 10, 2024
In the ones room, the attendance log reflected 6 children in attendance and 7 children were in the room. In the wabblers room, the attendance log reflected 6 in attendance, and 5 were in the room. Previously cited on 9/17/2024
Required correction: Attendance logs must reflect the number of children in attendance. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly adjusted attendance logs correctly. No written response needed. Correct by 10/10/2024
2.229.L
In the 3's classroom, broken crayons were accessible to children, causing a potential choke hazard. This is a direct violation of stipulation L on the probationary license.
Required correction: All materials must be free of choking hazards. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed the broken crayons to a locked cabinet.
Probationary visit · September 17, 2024
2.237.H · Correction due September 17, 2024
In the school-age classroom, observed an outlet on the extension cord without a protective cover.
Required correction: All electrical outlets must have protective covers. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly placed a protective cover in the exposed outlet. No written response needed Correct by 09/17/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due September 17, 2024
The Wabbler and One's room did not have separate transition / attendance logs. They had one sheet, combining rooms, making the attendance logs inaccurate.
Required correction: Attendance / verification logs must completed for each room daily. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 09/17/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · August 20, 2024
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due August 20, 2024
In the boys bathroom, there were diapers and wipes on the paper towel holder, items were accessible to children. Previously cited on 7/24/2024
Required correction: All diaper supplies must be stored and inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed items to a locked cabinet. Correct by 08/20/2024
2.230.B · Correction due August 20, 2024
In the 3's room, observed a large carpet with the corner rolled, with a potential tripping hazard. On the Preschool playground, observed a green outdoor carpet rolled and with holes exposing a concrete block. On the back fence there were nails exposed at eye level, all were potential hazards. On the toddler playground, observed on the plastic house structure, the rubber protective cover torn exposing the metal underneath, the side window was missing 4 screws causing the plastic window to push out at eye level, both a potential hazard.
Required correction: All outdoor and indoor equipment and materials must be free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due August 20, 2024
On the preschool playground, observed both slides with less than 2 inches of resilient surface under the slide.
Required correction: There must be at least six (6) inches of resilient surfacing around the base of the slides over 18 inches. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 08/20/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · July 24, 2024
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due July 24, 2024
In the boys bathroom, there were diapers and wipes on the paper towel holder. In the girls bathroom there was a package of diaper wipes on the paper towel holder. All items were accessible to children.
Required correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed items to a locked cabinet. Correct by 07/24/2024
2.229.C · Correction due July 24, 2024
In the boys bathroom, hanging on the stall wall, there were two (2) bottles of Oxivar disinfectant with a manufacture label of 'keep out of reach of children', and both were within reach of children.
Required correction: All items with a manufacture label of 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed bottles to a locked cabinet. Correct by 07/24/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · June 28, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due June 28, 2024
Per staff statements and observations, staff members were not utilizing the paper transition logs (previously cited on 4/3/24) as stated in the response from the 4/3/24 inspection.
Required correction: Written attendance verification must be used per response submitted on 4/24/24. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 06/28/2024
2.229.C · Correction due June 28, 2024
In the preschool room, in an unlocked cabinet by the cubbies, observed wite out and a bottle labeled 'bleach water' in an unlocked art cabinet within reach of children.
Required correction: All items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed all items to a high shelf. No written response needed. Correct by 06/28/2024
In the preschool room, in an unlocked cabinet by the cubbies, loose grocery bags and an open box of
2.229.H · Correction due June 28, 2024
In the preschool room, in an unlocked, open cabinet door, by the cubbies, adult scissors were accessible to children.
Required correction: Sharp tools must be stored inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed the scissors to a high shelf. No written response needed. Correct by 06/28/2024
Supervisory visit · April 3, 2024
2.229.G · Correction due April 3, 2024
On the toddler playground, a role of black trash bags on the ground by the trash can. These were accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: Fida removed bags to the trash area that is secured. No written response needed. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.223.A.1 · Correction due April 3, 2024
Specialst walked into the preschool room and observed a child alone laying down in the cozy corner. Staff and students were in the restroom area down the hall outside of the classroom.
Required correction: All children must be directly supervised. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.229.L · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the toddler room and outside on the toddler playground there were several balls with a label of 3+, all balls were accessible to children under the age of 3. In toddler 1, small magnets on the white board.
Required correction: All items with a label of 3+ must be inaccessible to children under the age of 3. Corrected at the time of visit: Fida and Kelly removed all balls to the preschool rooms or playground. Kelly removed the magnets from the classroom. No written response needed. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.229.M · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the Pre-K room, observed 5 glass or ceramic pots with plants on a counter accessible to children.
Required correction: All easily breakable glass /ceramic are not permitted in classrooms with children under the age of 5. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed all items to the staff lounge. No written response needed. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.230.B
On the playground , black fencing going up the ramp was broken, and in the toddler playground there was a white broken container. In preschool room at the top of the ramp there was a pink big wheel, red big wheel and glider bike all with broken wheels. All pose a potential hazard.
Required correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment must be safe and free of hazards.
2.218.C.3 · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the infant room, identified a health care plan to be missing for an epi pen.
Required correction: Obtain current health care plan. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the 2nd bathroom, an open container with diapers, wipes and creams were accessible to children.
Required correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to all children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 3, 2024
Staff members did not complete attendance verification prior to transition or upon reaching the destination to the restrooms.
Required correction: Attendance verification must be completed during transitions. Submit a statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 04/03/2024
2.223.D.2 · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the Toddler 2 room, lights were off and window was covered making the room too dark for supervision.
Required correction: Lighting must be bright enough for supervision. Corrected at the time of visit: Jenna removed cover over window to show light. No written response needed. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.237.B · Correction due April 3, 2024
In the toddler 2 room the back door has a large gap at the top and bottom.
Required correction: Buildings must be in good repair. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.120.C.1.a · Correction due April 3, 2024
Reviewed 15 staff files, identified Shania O. to be missing the Trails 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 staff members have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance for staff members with written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
2.219.B.2
Reviewed 9 children files, identified 2 children to be missing current health evaluations.
2.209.A.7 · Correction due April 3, 2024
Reviewed 9 children files, identified 1 child with expired date/ signature regarding emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain current signatures and dates for childrens the emergency medical authorization. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/03/2024
Complaint · November 1, 2023
7.702.91.H · Correction due November 1, 2023
In the Toddler room an extension cord was hanging over a rail without protective covers, in the infant room, an extension cord was behind the bouncy without protective covers.
Required correction: Immediately on 11/1/2023, all electric outlets must be inaccessible and have protective covers. Corrected at the time of visit: Kelly removed all extension cords from rooms. No response needed. Correct by 11/01/2023
Correction due November 1, 2023
Identified through the staff member's statement, the staff member was concerned that ch1 was under the influence of a controlled substance and did not report this to the authorities.
Required correction: Immediately on 11/1/2023, staff members suspecting child abuse or neglect must immediately report
7.702.2.D · Correction due November 1, 2023
Identified through the staff member's statement, the Director was part of the ratio from 1 p.m. to close and could not perform their duties at pick-up time.
Required correction: Immediately on 11/1/2023, the facility must have qualified and adequate staff for the Director to perform their duties. Submit a statement of compliance by 11/10/2023 Correct by 11/01/2023
Complaint · November 1, 2023
Founded
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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.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
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