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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 · February 26, 2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due March 26, 2025
Reviewed 11 child files. 5 children missing documentation of a current health statement.
Required correction: Review all child files. Each child must submit a statement of health status signed by a healthcare provider within 30 days of admission and within 30 days following the expiration date of the previous statement. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 03/26/2025
2.221.B · Correction due February 26, 2025
At the time of visit, the children were taken outside to the playground and sunscreen was not applied prior to going outside.
Required correction: Immediately, the center must apply sunscreen prior to the children going outside. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/26/2025
2.229.C · Correction due February 26, 2025
At the time of visit, in Pre-K A, batteries and bottles of soap labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher moved the items to a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/26/2025
2.229.H · Correction due February 26, 2025
At the time of visit, in Pre-K B, three pairs of adult scissors were in different pencil containers on low shelving and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher moved the scissors to a high cabinet making them inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 02/26/2025
2.230.B
At the time of visit, in Pre-K B, an electrical cord was loose in the cozy cube and accessible to children. Electrical cords by the TV were loose and accessible to children.
Supervisory visit · April 5, 2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 6 staff files. Identified Amber missing documentation of a current TRAILS background check clearance letter and working unsupervised with children.
Required correction: Immediately, all employees with unsupervised access to children must have documentation of a current TRAILS background check. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Amber has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Amber and a
2.229.C · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, the storage cabinet was unlocked and three cans of shaving cream labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director placed the shaving cream on a high shelf making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.212.G · Correction due May 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Dawn & Sarah missing documentation of a medical statement.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff members must submit a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider within 30 calendar days after the first date of employment. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 05/05/2024
2.213.B · Correction due April 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sarah missing documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.213.G · Correction due April 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sarah missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention with the first 30 calendar days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.213.H · Correction due May 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sarah missing documentation of the Early Intervention training.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a department-approved training Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs within 90 days of the first day of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 05/05/2024
2.213.I
Reviewed 6 staff files. Sarah missing documentation of the Recognizing the Impact of Bias training.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a department-approved training Recognizing the
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, the center director stated there were 20 children in care, the assistant part-time teacher stated there were 19 children in care, and the lead teacher stated there were 18 children in care. The classroom is not using an attendance tracker and there were 18 children in care.
Required correction: Immediately, staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.120.A · Correction due April 5, 2024
Reviewed 6 staff files. Amber missing documentation of a current TRAILS background check.
Required correction: Immediately, all employees must have documentation of a current TRAILS background check. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that staff member Amber has reviewed the video within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff member Amber and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.229.G
At the time of visit, in the Preschool classroom, the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and rolls of loose plastic bags were accessible to children.
2.230.B · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, chairs were stacked on top of the tables while children were actively playing in the classroom and completing art projects on the tables, and charging cords near the dry erase board were on the floor creating a safety hazard for children.
Required correction: Immediately, chairs must be stacked low and off tables, cords must be inaccessible to children, and other indoor equipment and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards at all times. Partially corrected at time of visit, the director placed the chairs on the floor removing the hazard. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.232.A.5 · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, on the Preschool playground, the playground is lacking 150 sq ft of shade in the fenced play area.
Required correction: Immediately, fenced play areas must have a minimum of 150 sq ft of shade at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, the mulch on the Pre-K playground measured 4 inches deep.
Required correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have a resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, observed the mulch on the playground was compacted and deteriorating and measured 4 inches deep.
Required correction: Immediately, loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain resiliency. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.237.B · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, there were paint chips on the wall with the dry erase board.
Required correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.237.E · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and a bottle of bleach and a bottle of dish soap were accessible to children. In the Preschool classroom, the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and two bottles of dish soap were accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, cleaning compounds must be stored in areas that are inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
2.237.K · Correction due April 5, 2024
At the time of visit, the door to the kitchen was unlocked and the kitchen was accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, the kitchen must be inaccessible to children at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/5/2024. Correct by 04/05/2024
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