“We hope to prepare their hearts with a spiritual foundation that will instill in them a desire to know God.” stmichael-aurora.org, July 2026
“At St. Michael’s Preschool, we offer what is considered a developmentally appropriate curriculum.” stmichael-aurora.org, July 2026
“Based on the theory that children learn through play, classroom routines encourage spontaneity and creativity.” stmichael-aurora.org, July 2026
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 19, 2026
2.213.B · Correction due February 19, 2026
At the time of the visit, reviewed 7 staff files and observed one file to be lacking documentation of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately, (2/19/2026), review all staff files. All staff must have documentation of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/26/2026. Correct by 02/19/2026
Supervisory visit · March 14, 2025
2.213.B · Correction due March 14, 2025
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Dee Anne T., Jenny W., Kellie M. and Angela M. to be lacking an updated Department-approved standard precautions training.
Required correction: Immediately ( 3/14/2025) All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/21/2025. Correct by 03/14/2025
Supervisory visit · May 6, 2024
2.229.M · Correction due May 6, 2024
Observed several glass vases accessible to children, located underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet in classroom #2.
Required correction: Equipment and materials made of breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age. ** Corrected at the time of the visit. Director removed glass vases out of the classroom and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 05/06/2024
At the time of the visit, observed a broken plastic picnic table, posing a safety hazard for children. Accessible
2.220.A · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed a medication lacking a current written order of a health care provider in classroom #1.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), all medications must be administered with a current written order of a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.220.D · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed hand cream tube not to be labeled with child's last name in classroom #1. Also observed an over the counter medication not to be labeled with a child's first and last name in classroom #2.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), all over the counter medications must be labeled with the child's first and last names. Corrected at the time of the visit, Director labeled both items with children's first and last names. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
At the time of the visit, observed medication not to be locked in classroom #1, also observed over the counter medication not to be locked in classroom #2.
2.220.J · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of visit, observed an expired epi-pen in classroom #2.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), if a medication is out of date or left over, the parents are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parents do not respond, the center must dispose of the medication as required by the CDPHE. Corrected at the time of the visit. The Director removed the epi-pen from the classroom. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.220.C · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed 2 epi-pen's lacking the original pharmacy label that indicates the child's first and last name in classroom #2. Also observed an inhaler lacking the original pharmacy label that indicates the child's first and last name in classroom #1.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), ensure all medications are kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed the resilient surface underneath the swing to be one (1) inch in depth.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), ensure that loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.229.C · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed three white out containers and several AA batteries in an unlocked drawer by the sink in Classroom #1. Observed one white out container in an unlocked drawer by the sink in Classroom #3. Also observed a bottler of baby shampoo accessible to children on the sink in the bathroom in Classroom #3. All items are labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and can pose a safety hazard for children.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, staff members removed all items and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.121.A.1.a
Reviewed 7 staff members files, one file (Clara K.) is lacking documentation of FBI clearance letter. And two files (Clara K. and Hannah M.) are lacking documentation of CBI clearance letters. Clara was hired on 8/1/2023 and Hannah was hired on 8/14/2023.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024), all staff must complete a CBI and FBI background check. All individuals requiring a
2.120.I · Correction due May 6, 2024
Reviewed 7 staff members files, three files (Connie B., Jenny W. and Kellie M.) were lacking updated trails clearance letters. Connie's clearance letter was dated 5/23/2012, Jenny's letter was dated 2012 and Kellie's letter was dated 3/23/2017.
Required correction: Correct immediately (5/6/2024). Every 5 years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024 Correct by 05/06/2024
2.214.A · Correction due May 6, 2024
Reviewed the director's file, the file is lacking the current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. The most recent director letter was expired in 2022.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024) the large center director must have the current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
2.212.G
Reviewed 7 staff members files, one file (Angela M.) is lacking a medical statement.
2.213.G · Correction due June 6, 2024
Reviewed 7 staff members files, one file (Dee Ann T.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. And one file (Angels M.) is lacking the updated Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training, Angela's most recent training was completed on 9/16/2021.
Required correction: Review all staff members files, all files must have the updated Department approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance. Correct by 06/06/2024
2.213.I · Correction due June 6, 2024
Reviewed 7 staff members files, one file (Clara K.) is lacking documentation of the Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Clara was hired on 8/1/2023.
Required correction: Review all staff members files, all files must have documentation of the Department approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance Correct by 06/06/2024
2.122.A · Correction due May 6, 2024
At the time of the visit, the facility is lacking documentation of the fire inspection.
Required correction: Immediately (5/6/2024) obtain the current fire inspection report and submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/6/2024. Correct by 05/06/2024
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.
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