Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 5 of the 17 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.
Renewal-Probationary visit · January 20, 2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due January 20, 2026
Reviewed 8 children's files, one file is lacking documentation of the updated Emergency Medical Authorization.
Required correction: Immediately (1/20/2026) review all children's files, all files must have updated Emergency Medical Authorizations. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/27/2026. Correct by 01/20/2026
2.138.A · Correction due January 20, 2026
It was confirmed that no Tornado drills were held in the past 12 months.
Required correction: Immediately (1/20/2026) Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/27/2026 Correct by 01/20/2026
2.220.A · Correction due January 20, 2026
At the time of the inspection observed a medication written order for one of the children enrolled in the program to be lacking a written parental consent/ signature.
Required correction: Immediately (1/20/2026) any medication must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/27/2026 Correct by 01/20/2026
2.237.B · Correction due January 20, 2026
At the time of the visit observed peeling paint on the wall by the reading area accessible to the children in the Apostles classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (1/20/2026) buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/27/2026 Correct by 01/20/2026
Probationary visit · August 27, 2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due August 27, 2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 children's files and observed 4 files to be lacking documentation of emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/27/2025), review all children's files. Each child must have documentation of emergency medical authorization. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/27/2025
2.209.A.8
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 children's files and observed 4 files to be lacking documentation of field trip authorization.
2.220.K · Correction due August 27, 2025
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 children's files and observed 4 files to be lacking documentation of topical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/27/2025), review all children's files. All files must include documentation of topical authorization. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/27/2025
2.206.A
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 children's files and observed 4 files to be lacking documentation that parents received the facilities policies and procedures.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/27/2025), review all children's files. All files must include documentation that parents received the facilities policies and procedures.
2.229.U · Correction due August 27, 2025
At the time of the visit, in the Saints classroom, two shelves containing play materials were turned toward each other, where the children could not play with those items.
Required correction: Immediately ( 8/27/2025), play materials must be readily assessible to children and must be arranged in a way that children can select, remove and replace the materials independently. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the teacher made the shelves of materials accessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/3/2025. Correct by 08/27/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · December 12, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due December 12, 2024
In the W005 classroom, Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, accessible to children. In the W008A classroom, hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on the sink, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible. Corrected at the time of visit, the director locked the cabinet and removed the hand soap. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/19/2024. Correct by 12/12/2024
2.230.B · Correction due December 12, 2024
In the W008 classroom and Youth Room, chairs were stacked 4-5 high, causing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, class furnishings must be safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, the director unstacked the chairs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/19/2024. Correct by 12/12/2024
Supervisory visit · May 14, 2024
2.229.G · Correction due May 14, 2024
In Room W008, a loose plastic bag was on the counter, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director placed the bag in a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 05/14/2024
2.229.C
In Room W005, Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children.
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due May 14, 2024
In Room W008 and W008A, diapers were in the bathroom, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, diaper supplies must have a place inaccessible to children, for storing. Corrected at the time of visit, the director locked the cabinet and placed the diapers in an area inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 05/14/2024
2.220.J · Correction due May 14, 2024
In Room W002, a child had an epi-pen, expired 5/2023.
Required correction: If a medication is out of date, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 05/14/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due May 14, 2024
On the playground, with equipment over 18", the resilient surface was less than 6".
Required correction: All climbing equipment 18" or higher must have a resilient surfacing of at least 6". Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 05/14/2024
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Agnes W., hired 8/2023, missing documentation of an emergency and
2.212.G · Correction due June 14, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Mary Ann G. and Charleen D. missing a current medical statement from a health care provider.
Required correction: All staff members must self-report their health histories annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 06/14/2024
2.213.D
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Tracy S., working with children less than three (3) years of age, missing current documentation of a shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.
Required correction: Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma and must renew every two (2) years. Submit documentation and a written statement
2.213.G · Correction due June 14, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Charleen D., hired 8/2023, and Taylor O., hired 1/2023, missing current training about child abuse prevention.
Required correction: Within thirty (30) days of employment, all employees must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention and must renew annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 06/14/2024
2.213.H · Correction due June 14, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Agnes W., hired 8/2023, missing documentation of training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs.
Required correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days, all staff must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/14/2024. Correct by 06/14/2024
Supervisory visit · September 13, 2023
7.702.42.F · Correction due September 13, 2023
Reviewed 8 staff files. Observed Amy N-O missing documentation of a current CPR/First Aid.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees caring for children must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR. Submit document and a written statement of compliance by 10/13/2023. Correct by 09/13/2023
7.702.62.A.2
In Preschool Room W002, observed 11 children and 7 children were not signed out.
Required correction: Immediately, staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day. & Heather Wheeler
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.
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