Primrose Schools runs 25 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 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 · May 20, 2026
2.218.C.5 · Correction due May 20, 2026
A health care plan for a child to be expired, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Health care plans must be up to date. Correct immediately by 5.20.2026, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.27.2026. Correct by 05/20/2026
2.229.L
Artwork hanging on the hallway next to the infant classrooms to have small pom poms, and cotton balls hanging on a wall in the same hallway. Observed these items in common areas where children under the age of three may walk, posing a potential safety hazard.
Supervisory visit · July 1, 2025
2.223.C.17 · Correction due July 1, 2025
At the time of the visit, observed a sound machine in the Young Infant classroom to be placed less than 3 feet away from a sleeping infant.
Required correction: Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the item. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/1/2025 Correct by 07/01/2025
2.238.C
At the time of the visit observed a child sleeping in front of the Exit door in the Older Infant classroom. Also observed a child sleeping in front of the Exit door in the Early Preschool1 classroom.
2.229.L · Correction due July 1, 2025
At the time of the visit observed several small pompoms in an unlocked drawer can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years, accessible to children in the Early Preschool2 classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (7/1/2025) any materials accessible to children under than 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 8/1/2025 Correct by 07/01/2025
2.213.B · Correction due July 1, 2025
Reviewed 28 staff members' file, two files (Emmanuel M. and Allison S.) are lacking updated documentation of the Department approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately (7/1/2025) review all staff members' files, all files must have updated documentation of the Department approved Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 8/1/2025 Correct by 07/01/2025
Reviewed 28 staff members' file, two files (Emmanuel M. and Allison S.) are lacking updated documentation of the Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training.
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due July 1, 2025
Reviewed 28 staff members' file, one file (Amy L.) is lacking documentation of the CBI and FBI clearance letters. Amy's hire date is 11/15/2024.
Required correction: Immediately (7/1/2025) review all staff files. All staff must have updated FBI and CBI clearance letters on file and available for review at all times. 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 the FBI and CBI background check with a written statement of compliance by 8/1/2025. Correct by 07/01/2025
2.229.G · Correction due July 1, 2025
At the time of the visit observed a roll of trash bags in an unlocked drawer in the Preschool Pathways classroom. Also observed sevaral rolls of trash bags in an unlocked storage room by the PreK1 classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (7/1/2025) loose plastick bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The violation was corrected in the Preschool Pathways classroom. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/1/2025 Correct by 07/01/2025
2.213.F · Correction due August 1, 2025
Reviewed 28 staff members' file, two files (Arleni P. and Allison S.) are lacking updated documentation of the Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: Review all staff members' files, all files must have updated documentation of the Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by Correct by 08/01/2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due July 1, 2025
Reviewed 10 childrens' files three children are lacking updated documentation of a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardians
Required correction: Immediately (7/1/2025) review all childrens' files, all files must have updated documentation of emergency medical authorization. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/1/2025 Correct by 07/01/2025
Supervisory visit · July 12, 2024
2.229.G · Correction due July 12, 2024
In the bathroom shared by the Early Preschool 1 classroom and Young Toddler classroom, loose plastic bags were in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director locked the drawer, making the loose plastic bags inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.222.A.1.b
In the bathroom shared by the Early Preschool 1 classroom and Young Toddler classroom; diapers, wipes and gloves were in an unlocked drawer and on a low shelf, accessible to children. In the Preschool Pathways and Early Preschool 2 classroom, gloves were on a low shelf in the bathroom, accessible to children.
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due July 12, 2024
In the Older Infant, Early Preschool 1 and Early Preschool 2 classrooms, the cots were spaced less than 2' apart.
Required correction: Immediately, cots must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart during rest time. Submit a written statement of compliance by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.230.B · Correction due July 12, 2024
In the Early Preschool 1, Preschool Pathways, Preschool 1 and Pre-K 2 classrooms, the chairs were stacked 3-4 chairs high, causing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor furnishings must be safe of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, the teachers and directors unstacked the chairs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.229.H · Correction due July 12, 2024
In the Preschool Pathways classroom, sharp scissors were on a teacher table, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director placed the scissors in a drawer, inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.221.C
In the Pre-K 1 classroom, sunscreen was lacking the child's last name.
2.220.D · Correction due July 12, 2024
Identified 4 children with over-the-counter medication lacking their first and last name.
Required correction: Immediately, over-the-counter medication must be labeled with the child's first and last name. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director labeled the medication with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.121.D.5 · Correction due July 12, 2024
Reviewed 14 staff files. Observed Blanca L. with FBI and CBI clearance letter over 5 years. Blanca L. was not alone with children at the time of visit.
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 Blanca L. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI and FBI Clearance Letters for staff member Blanca L. with written response to Specialist by 7/19/2024. Correct by 07/12/2024
2.120.I
Reviewed 14 staff files. Observed Blanca L. and Delise E. with a TRAILS clearance letter over 5 years. Blanca L. and Delise E. were not alone with children at the time of visit.
Supervisory visit · September 18, 2023
7.702.71.C · Correction due September 18, 2023
In Rooms Early Preschool 1 and Pre K, sunscreen was in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teachers moved the sunscreen to a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.46.A.15
Identified Early Preschool 1 and Early Preschool 2 exceeded the maxiumum group size with children 18 months-24 months.
7.702.71.G · Correction due September 18, 2023
In the Toddler, Pathways A, and Preschool 1 room, loose bags were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom. In the Early Preschool 2, loose bags were on the back of the bathroom door, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, teachers moved the loose plastic bags to a shelf inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due September 18, 2023
Identified at the time of visit, the teacher in the Young Infant room did not know the accurate amount of children they had. In the Preschool 2 room, the teachers did not have the correct amount of children signed in. There were 17 signed in but 19 in attendance.
Required correction: Immedately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Corrected at time of visit, the teachers signed the children in. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.46.A.15.d · Correction due September 18, 2023
Identified at the time of visit Early Preschool 2 exceeded the licensed room capacity.
Required correction: Immediately, the licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time. Submit a written statement of compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.61.A.1.b · Correction due September 18, 2023
Observed diapers, wipes and diaper creams accessible to children in the following rooms: Toddler, Early Preschool 2, Preschool 2, Preschool Pathways A, Preschool 1. The diaper supplies were in an unlocked drawer in the bathrooms.
Required correction: Immediately, all diaper change supplies must be inaccesible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, teachers moved the supplies to a high shelf inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due September 18, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files. Identified Jaxyn T., Luke W., Skylar R., Grace P., and Katie J. missing documentation of a current Department-approved training about child abuse prevention.
Required correction: Within 30 calendar days of employment, all employees must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.42.B · Correction due September 18, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files. Identified Luke W. and Skylar R. missing documentation of a current Department-approved Standard Precautions.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
7.702.42.F · Correction due September 18, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files. Identified Domini L., Skylar R., Jessica A., Amanda C., and Katie J. missing documentation of a current First Aid and CPR.
Required correction: Immediately, all employees caring for children, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
Correction due September 18, 2023
Reviewed 20 staff files. Identified Luke W., Diamond R., and Jaxyn T. missing documentation of a current State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
Required correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster prepardness. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/2/2023. Correct by 09/18/2023
Reviewed 20 staff files. Identified Kayleigha R. missing documentation of a TRAILS background check.
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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