Primrose Schools runs 25 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 of the 5 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 20, 2025
2.213.C
Reviewed 23 staff file and staff member #3 (4/22/2025) and staff member #7 (6/7/2025) were lacking a current Safe Sleep training.
2.213.D · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff member 13 was lacking a Shaken Baby training and was working with children under the age of 3.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members working with children under 3 must complete a Shaken Baby training every 2 years. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.219.B.3 · Correction due September 20, 2025
Reviewed 11 children's file and 2 children under the age of 2 were lacking a current health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children under the age of two must have an updated health statement. The health statement must be in accordance with AAP health care schedule. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 09/20/2025
Reviewed 11 children's files and 1 child was lacking immunization records prior to or on the first day of
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff members 5,8,12,14,and 19 were all lacking proof of submitting and successfully completing a Out of state clearance check or 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 member 5,8,12,14, and 19 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check and Out of State Clearance Letter for staff members 5,8,12,14,and 19 with written response to the Specialist by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.212.G · Correction due September 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff members 5,6,8,13,and 19 were lacking a health statement from a health care provider or a self-reported health history.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members must obtain or complete a health statement from a health care provider within 30 days of hire or a self-reported health history annually. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 09/20/2025
2.213.B · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff member 6 (11/9/2024), staff member 13, and staff member 20 (4/2/2025) were all lacking a current Standard Precautions Training.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members complete a Standard Precaustions training annually. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.230.B · Correction due August 20, 2025
In classroom 111 there was a long screw sticking out of a riding toy that was posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment including the riding toy must be safe sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director removed the screw and placed on a high self on 8/20/2025.*** No response required. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.237.D · Correction due August 20, 2025
In classroom 105 and 123 there were loose long black cords connected to air purifers that were posing a possible strangulation hazard. Also in 123 there was a staff purse that was sitting on the cots accessible to children. The purse was posing a possible safety hazard.
Required correction: All hazardous items including the long black cords and the staff purse must not be stored accessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director and staff member made the cords and the purse inaccessible to children on 8/20/2025. No response required.*** Correct by 08/20/2025
2.213.G · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff file and staff member 3 (7/10/2024), staff member 6 (6/21/2025), staff member 7 (6/7/2025), staff member 8 (6/10/2025), staff member 10 (6/21/2025), staff member 13, staff member 16 (6/13/2025), staff member 20 (4/17/2025) were all lacking a current Child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members complete a Child Abuse Prevention training annually. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.213.M
Reviewed 23 files and staff members 1,2,7,8,19,20 were lacking 15 hours of ongoing professional develoment hours.
2.133.A · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff member 20 was lacking a training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members complete a training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to working with children. Correct immedaitely and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.210.A.3 · Correction due September 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff members 5 and 6 were lacking a signed immunization statement.
Required correction: Review and esure that all staff must complete a a signed immunization statement. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 09/20/2025
2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 23 staff files and staff member 4 was lacking a CBI clearance letter. Staff member 14 was lacking a CBI and FBI clearance letter.
2.216.B.1.e · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 23 staff files and 2 staff members observed working together in the infant 2 classroom were both a lacking a full CPR and First Aid training.
Required correction: There must be at least 1 staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who hold a current CPR and First Aid training. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a staff member who had a full CPR and First Aid training came into the infant 2 on 8/20/2025.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 9/20/2025. Correct by 08/20/2025
Supervisory visit · October 1, 2024
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 22 staff files and 4 staff members (Anitia B., Desiree M., Salam A., and Gracie F) were all lacking out of state background check.
2.213.B · Correction due October 1, 2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 2 staff member Tanisha and Rebecca M were lacking a current Department approved standard precautions training.
Required correction: Review all staff members files to ensure all staff members have completed a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/01/2024
2.213.N
At the time of the visit there was no one that works on children's immunizations records had a current immunization course. Reviewed 22 staff files and Alicia J., Michael M, Shantelle Q were all lacking a current Immunization Course.
Required correction: Review all staff responsible for collection, review and maintenance of child immunization records must completed an immunization course and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance
2.133.A · Correction due October 1, 2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 1 staff member Gracie F was lacking a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to care for children.
Required correction: Review all staff members files to ensure all staff members have completed a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness prior to care for children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/01/2024
2.212.G · Correction due October 31, 2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 2 staff members Gracie F and Atenas were lacking a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional and worked more than 30 days.
Required correction: All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a health care professional with 30 days after the first day of employment. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/31/2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 2 staff members Aja B. and Kaydence was lacking a current Child Abuse and Prevention training.
2.213.F · Correction due October 31, 2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 2 staff member Laura and Tanisha were lacking a First Aid and CPR module.
Required correction: All staff caring for children not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete a Department approved First Aid and CPR module and renew every 2 years. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/31/2024
2.237.B · Correction due October 1, 2024
In classroom 129 there were small areas of peeling paint on the lower part of the walls. In classroom 131 and 137 there was peeling paint along the green boarder of the classroom.
Required correction: The building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/01/2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 22 staff files and 1 staff member Gracie F was lacking a Trails clearance letter.
2.120.I · Correction due October 1, 2024
Reviewed 22 staff files and 1 staff member Celena R did not have a current 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 member Celena R. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Celena R. with written response to Specialist by 10/31/2024. Correct by 10/01/2024
Supervisory visit · November 6, 2023
7.702.71.H · Correction due November 6, 2023
In the Pre-K 1classroom there was a pair of adult scissors sitting in a container on top of a teacher stand accessible to children.
Required correction: All sharp tools including adult scissors must be stored inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher placed the adult scissors on a high shelf inaccessible to children. No need for written response.*** Correct by 11/06/2023
7.702.5.C.5 · Correction due November 6, 2023
Reviewed children's individual health care plans and there were 6 individual health care plans were expired.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all individual health care plans must be updated at least every 12 months. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 12/6/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023
Reviewed children's medications and there were 3 expired medication for children in care.
Correction due November 6, 2023
Reviewed 21 staff files and 1 staff member Desiree M. was lacking a 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 Desiree M have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member Desiree M with written response to Specialist by 12/6/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023
7.701.33.D.5 · Correction due November 6, 2023
Reviewed 21 staff files and 2 staff members Celina R. and Saadah P. had expired FBI 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 Celina R. and Saadah P have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Celina R. and Saadah P with written response to Specialist by 12/6/2023. Correct by 11/06/2023
7.702.42.F · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 21 staff files and 1 staff member Malina S. was lacking a First Aid and CPR Module.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members not required by rule must complete a First Aid and CPR module with 30 days and renew every 2 years. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/6/2023. Correct by 12/06/2023
7.702.51.A.2.d · Correction due December 6, 2023
Reviewed 14 children's files and 1 child over the age of 2 had an expired health statement.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children over the age of 2 must have a current health statement that is in accordance with the AAP schedule for routine well child exams. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 12/6/2023. Correct by 12/06/2023
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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