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 · July 23, 2026
2.237.B · Correction due July 23, 2026
Chipping paint along the purple wall accessible to children within the Cedars toddler classroom, chipping paint along the green wall accessible to children within the Redwoods I toddler classroom, and a dime sized hole in the wall accessible to children within the Redwoods I toddler classroom, all posing potential hazards to children.
Required correction: Ensure buildings are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Maintenance patched the hole and repainted both areas of chipping paint. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 07/23/2026
Several tubes of sunscreen for individual children within the Redwoods I toddler classroom and the Cottonwoods preschool classroom, lacking a label with the child's first and last name.
2.220.D · Correction due July 23, 2026
Diaper rash creams for individual children lacking the child's first and last names within the Redwoods I toddler classroom.
Required correction: Ensure all over the counter medications for children are labeled with each child's first and last name. ***Corrected at the time of visit. The Director immediately labeled each individual child's diaper cream with each child's first and last name. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 07/23/2026
2.218.C.5.a · Correction due July 23, 2026
Reviewed children's health care plans and medications and observed a child lacking an over the counter medication that is indicated as required on the health care plan by the health care provider. The child's health care plan is also lacking the required parent signature.
Required correction: Ensure all children's health care plans are updated at least every (12) months and as changes occur, include all required information and medications, and are signed by the health care provider and the parent/guardian. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2026
2.213.G · Correction due July 23, 2026
Reviewed (20) staff files and observed Staff Members (17) and (20), who have hire dates of 6/27/2024 and 5/19/2026, respectively, to have child abuse prevention trainings that expired on 6/17/2026 and 4/8/2023, respectively.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention for all staff prior to working with children and annually thereafter, to include the above listed staff. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2026
2.213.B · Correction due July 23, 2026
Reviewed (20) staff files and observed Staff Members (12), (15), and (17), who have hire dates of 2/4/2025, 9/18/1995, and 6/27/2024, respectively, to have Standard Precautions trainings that expired on 1/24/2026, 12/24/2025, and 6/17/2026, respectively.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training for all staff prior to working with children and annually thereafter, to include the above listed staff. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 07/23/2026
2.213.F
Reviewed (20) staff files and observed Staff Member (20), who has a hire date of 5/19/2026 and is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR training, lacking documentation of the the First Aid and CPR Module training.
Supervisory visit · August 20, 2025
2.218.C.5.a · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed children's medication and observed a child with an expired health care plan.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure all individual health care plans for children are updated at least every 12 months or as changes occur. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.216.C.2 · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member working with a group of toddlers and lacking documentation of completion of (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure all toddler staff have completed (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program prior to working with children. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.229.G · Correction due August 20, 2025
A roll of large plastic trash bags in an unlocked cabinet in the staff bathroom located in the infant/toddler hallway, accessible to children.
Required correction: Director immediately (8/20/2025) removed the trash bags and made them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.219.B.1 · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 9 child files and observed 1 file lacking appropriate documentation of school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure all child files contain documentation of school required immunizations on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or an "approved alternate" Certificate of Immunization prior to or on the first day of admission. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due September 19, 2025
Reviewed 9 child files and observed 3 files with expired health statements.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring all child files contain a current health statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Correct by 09/19/2025
2.237.B · Correction due August 20, 2025
A finger sized hole in the wall and chipped paint near the family picture wall in the Aspens infant classroom, a 3" long hole in the wall behind the snack table in the Redwoods I toddler classroom, chipped paint across a large portion of the wall under the cubbies in the Redwoods II toddler classroom, and chipped paint on the green art wall in the Cottonwoods preschool classroom, all within reach of children.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure all areas used for child care are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.212.G · Correction due September 19, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member, who has been employed longer than 30 days, lacking documentation of a current medical statement.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring that within 30 days of employment, all staff files contain documentation of a current medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider per the above guidelines. Subsequent self-reported annual health histories must be submitted annually. Correct by 09/19/2025
2.213.D · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member who was working with children less than (3) years of age, lacking documentation of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abuse head trauma training.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure the program obtains and maintains current documentation of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abuse head trauma training for all staff who work with children less than (3) years of age, prior to working with children. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.213.G · Correction due August 20, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member, who has been employed longer than 30 days, working with children and lacking documentation of a Department-approved child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Immediately (8/20/2025) ensure the program obtains and maintains current documentation of a Department-approved training regarding child abuse prevention for all staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 08/20/2025
2.213.H · Correction due September 19, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member, who has been employed longer than 90 days, lacking documentation of the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring all staff have completed the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs, within 90 days of employment. Correct by 09/19/2025
2.213.I · Correction due September 19, 2025
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed 1 staff member, who has been employed longer than 90 days, lacking documentation of a Department-approved training on implicit bias.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring all staff have completed the
Complaint · June 11, 2025
Unfounded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Complaint · January 14, 2025
2.237.B · Correction due January 14, 2025
Chipped paint along the wall in the dramatic play area accessible to children within the Sequoia's preschool classroom and chipped paint along the wall accessible to children within the Cedars toddler classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (1/14/2025) ensure all areas used for child care are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 01/14/2025
2.229.L · Correction due January 14, 2025
A bulletin board decoration containing parts small enough to fit inside of a choke tube and a small figure with google eyes accessible to children less than 3 years of age in the main entry hallway, posing potential choke hazards.
Required correction: Staff immediately (1/14/2025) removed the decoration and figure from the hallway area, making them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 01/14/2025
2.229.G · Correction due January 14, 2025
A box of large plastic trash bags in the girls bathroom accessible to children within the Sequoia and Evergreen classrooms.
Required correction: Director immediately (1/14/2025) removed the box of trash bags, making them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 01/14/2025
Complaint · January 14, 2025
Founded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Supervisory visit · September 23, 2024
2.237.B · Correction due September 23, 2024
Chipped paint on the wall near the manipulatives area accessible to children within the Cedars classroom and a large hole in the wall near the rear exit accessible to children within the Evergreens classroom.
Required correction: Partially corrected at time of visit. Director immediately (9/23/2024) moved a table in front of the hole in the wall in the Evergreens classroom, covering the hole. No additional response needed to address the Evergreens classroom. Immediately (9/23/2024) ensure that all areas used for child care are kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition, to include the chipped paint in the Cedars classroom. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 09/23/2024
2.237.H · Correction due September 23, 2024
Several uncovered outlets on a power strip accessible to children within the Evergreens classrooms.
Required correction: Director immediately (9/23/2024) placed safety covers in the uncovered outlets on the power strip. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 09/23/2024
2.212.G · Correction due October 23, 2024
Reviewed 19 staff files and observed Sara G. lacking documentation of a current medical exam that is signed by a Health Care Provider.
Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring Sara G. has obtained a medical statement signed by a health care provider with the above listed information. Correct by 10/23/2024
Supervisory visit · October 23, 2023
7.702.42.B · Correction due October 23, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed the program lacking documentation of a current standard precautions certification for Jamie G., Melissa R., Ronna W., Kaitlyn E., Pawsh S. and Miranda L.
Required correction: Immediately (10/23/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current standard precautions certifications for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/23/2023
Stuffed animal labeled "not for children under age 2" in a basket within the Redwoods toddler classroom #114, serving children ages 12-36 months old.
7.702.42.G · Correction due October 23, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed the program lacking documentation of a current child abuse prevention certification for Jamie G., Melissa R., Ronna W., Kaitlyn E., Pawsh S. and Regan S.
Required correction: Immediately (10/23/2023) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current child abuse prevention certifications for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.702.46.A.15
Identified through staff statement that the Redwoods toddler classrooms #114-1 and #114-2, consisting of 16 total children, combine both classrooms on the outdoor toddler playground, exceeding the maximum group size of 14 children for their age group.
7.702.51.B.4 · Correction due October 23, 2023
Diaper rash creams for individual children lacking the child's first and last names within the infant classroom #113.
Required correction: Immediately (10/23/2023) ensure that all over-the-counter medications are labeled with each child's first and last name. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due October 23, 2023
Identified through staff statement that a child was counted into attendance in the Redwoods toddler classroom #114-2, the child transitioned into the Redwoods toddler classroom #114-1, and the program failed to document the transition. As a result, classroom #114-2 had 9 children documented in attendance and 8 children were observed in care, and classroom #114-1 had 7 children documented in attendance and 8 children were observed in care. Also observed 7 children in care in the preschool classroom #118 and only 6 children were accounted for on the attendance roster.
Required correction: Immediately (10/23/2023) ensure that the program maintains documentation of the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day, as well as written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, to include during transitions. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.702.71.H · Correction due October 23, 2023
An allen wrench in an unlocked cabinet in preschool classroom #118 accessible to children.
Required correction: Director immediately (10/23/2023) removed the allen wrench from the cabinet and made it inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.701.33.D.5 · Correction due October 25, 2023
Program lacking documentation for the request of FBI clearance within the last 5 years for Liz R.
Required correction: Within 24 hours (10/23/2023) provide documentation for the appointment made with the Department's 3rd party fingerprinting vendor for the above listed staff. Also ensure that all staff have reviewed the BIU Colorado Background check powerpoint presentation. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/25/2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due October 23, 2023
Torn netting on the stair stepper at the sink in toddler classroom #106 posing a tripping hazard for children.
Required correction: Director immediately (10/23/2023) removed the netting from the stair stepper and put it in the garbage. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.702.72.C.1.a
A large tire and a plastic slide both measuring over 18" high on the preschool playground lacking resilient surfacing of at least 6" in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
7.702.72.C.3.c · Correction due October 23, 2023
A large tire and a plastic slide both measuring over 18" high on the preschool playground lacking a 6' use zone surrounding the equipment.
Required correction: Director immediately (10/23/2023) removed the plastic slide from the preschool playground. Immediately (10/23/23) ensure all preschool climbing equipment has a 6' use zone surrounding the equipment, and that all climbing equipment lacking a 6' use zoze surrounding the equipment is made inaccessible to children. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/23/2023
7.702.72.C.8 · Correction due October 15, 2023
A large hole in the pour-in surfacing within the tricycle merry-go-round, a hole in the grass near the raised garden bed exposing a drip line, and a large hole in the cement of the preschool playground, all posing tripping hazards to children.
Required correction: Immediately (10/23/2023) ensure the outdoor play areas are free from hazards to children, including identifying high risk areas and making those areas inaccessible to children. Provide a written plan of action along with a statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 10/15/2023
7.702.42.H · Correction due October 23, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed the program lacking documentation of a current Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs certification for Liz R, who has been employed for longer than 90 days.
Required correction: Liz R. completed the Introduction to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs training and provided certification to the Director at the time of the inspection (10/23/2023). NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 10/23/2023
Correction due October 23, 2023
Program lacking documentation of a current fire inspection report form the local fire department.
Required correction: The Lafayette Fire Department conducted an inspection and provided an approved fire inspection report to the director at the time of the licensing visit (10/23/2023). NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 10/23/2023
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.
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