Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 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 · August 19, 2026
2.229.L · Correction due August 19, 2026
In Toddler 1C drawer lock broken with glue sticks and markers with lids and miscellaneous washers that are a choke hazard accessible to children.
Required correction: Make all choke hazards inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit Director removed all items from the classroom, no response is necessary. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.213.D
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation of current Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma training for staff members (SM): SM3 ex. 2/28/26, SM 7- missing, SM8-missing, SM 17- ex. 5/19/26.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma training for all staff. Correct by
2.220.D · Correction due August 19, 2026
In room 138 child medication not labeled with CH first and last name.
Required correction: Label all over the counter medications with the child's first and last name and keep in the originally labeled container. Corrected at time of visit, Director labeled medication with CH first and last name. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.216.C.1.a · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed Staff 3 (no qualification in file) and staff 18 (missing documentation of hours) all missing documentation of qualifications to qualify as a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher. Identified by Director all staff work as a toddler early Childhood teacher. Observed Staff 3 working in room 121 and staff 18 working in room 111.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of Toddler Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications for all staff working as a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.120.C.2
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation that TRAILS background check has been submitted for Staff 20 DOH 4/20/26.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's
2.121.D · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation of the results of the CBI check for Staff 11 hired 10/20/2025.
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 11 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI for staff 11 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed staff 1 missing documentation of out of state background checkclearance letter.
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 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of out of state clearance letters for staff member 1 with written response to the specialist. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.212.G · Correction due September 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed Staff,3,5,11,12, 20 missing a health statement and staff 13,15 and 16 with outdated annual health history.
Required correction: Obtain documentation that all staff are in good mental, physical and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired and subsequent health self reported health histories submitted annually. Correct by 09/19/2026
2.213.B · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed standard precaution training to be missing or expired for SM 4 - expired 10/2/25, SM 10- expired 10/21/2025, Staff 13 expired 8/15/25, staff 15-1/8/26, and staff 22- expired 7/22/26.
Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Standard Precautions training for all staff. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.127.C · Correction due August 19, 2026
Observed compliant posting procedures to reflect the incorrect name and address to send a complaint.
Required correction: Post correct instructions on how to file a complaint. Corrected at time of visit, Director posted current compliant filing instructions. No response is needed. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.213.F · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation of First Aid and CPR module for staff 7-missing.
Required correction: Obtain First Aid and CPR module for all staff not required by rule to be certified. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.213.G · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed SM 2-missing, staff 7-missing, staff 10-expired 10/21/25, staff 14 expired- 11/15/25, SM 15- expired 1/9/26, and staff 22 -missing documentation of current Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of Child Abuse Prevention training for all staff. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.213.L · Correction due September 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation of child development training for SM 11 -DOH 10/20/2025.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of child development training for all staff with in 90 days of employment. Correct by 09/19/2026
2.133.A · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed missing documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for SM2, SM7.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for all staff prior to caring for children. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.138.A · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed emergency drill log and observed missing fire drills for the months of April and July, missing tornado drills in March, April, May and July, and the last lock down drill conducted 10/30/25.
Required correction: Conduct and document all required drills as listed above. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.206.A
Reviewed 5 children's files and observed missing documentation that the center has obtain a signed document stating that the parents and guardians have received the policies and procedures and by signing the policies and procedures document agree to follow, accept the conditions of and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures for CH 4 and 5.
2.220.K · Correction due August 19, 2026
Reviewed 5 children's files and observed missing documentation of topical authorization for sunscreen for CH 4 and CH5.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of sunscreen authorization for all children in care. Correct by 08/19/2026
2.230.C.8 · Correction due August 19, 2026
Observed on school age playground 3 hard plastic wading pool with standing water, posing a potential drowning hazard. Identified wading pools are currently not in use.
Required correction: Remove any standing water from playground. Corrected at time of visit, director emptied pools. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/19/2026
Supervisory visit · September 3, 2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to be missing a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). and two (2) files had expired authorizations.
Required correction: Obtain five (5) dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.133.A
Reviewed 21 staff files and found one to be missing the Department-approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training.
2.209.B.4 · Correction due October 3, 2025
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to have expired health statement completed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain three (3) copies of health statement completed by a health care provider, Send verification with written response to the licensing specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
2.122.A · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed the facility's records and observed to have an expired Fire Department inspection and to be missing a Health Department inspection. The date of the last Fire Department inspection was 7/28/2023.
Required correction: Obtain a Fire Department inspection and a Health Department inspection. Correct immediately Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 3 staff files to be missing Trails clearance letters.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found one staff member to be missing an out of state clearance letter with a DOH of 8/1/2022.
Required correction: 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 Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.126.A
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 3 to be missing documentation of a signed statement defining Child Abuse and Neglect.
2.131.A.1 · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 6 to be missing the signed perjury statement with no application printed in the staff files.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a signed perjury statement. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.219.B.1 · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to be missing documentation of immunization or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption.
Required correction: Obitain documentation of immunization or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption for three (3) children. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.133.B · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 7 to be missing documentation of training in fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.212.K · Correction due October 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 2 to be missing documentation that they have read and understand licensing rules and regulations.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation that they have read and understand licensing rules and regulations. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 10/03/2025
2.213.B · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 4 to be missing or expired, and 5 that did not have the second part completed for the Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of the Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 2 to be missing the Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive head trauma.
2.213.G · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 4 to have expired Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.213.L · Correction due September 3, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 1 to be missing a Child Development training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a CHild Development training. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 09/03/2025
2.213.M
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 10 staff members to be missing documentation of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development.
2.229.C · Correction due September 3, 2025
On the school-age playground, a bag of soil labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Required correction: All items labeled "keep of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the bag. No response is necessary. Correct by 09/03/2025
Supervisory visit · December 19, 2023
2.120.C.1.a · Correction due December 19, 2023
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/2023.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
2.120.A · Correction due December 19, 2023
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/202
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
2.121.J.1 · Correction due December 19, 2023
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/2023.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
Identified through director's statement that since she was hired as director no drills have been conducted.
2.213.K · Correction due January 19, 2024
Reviewed twenty-three staff files (23) and observed Perla G. to be missing Department approved Intro to child care health consultation. Director date of Hire 6/28/23.
Required correction: All directors must complete the department approved training: Into to Child Care Health consultation and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
2.213.L · Correction due January 19, 2024
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H. and Miali J. to have no documentation of at least one hour of child development training. Serena H. date of hire 12.19.22 and Miali J date of hire 2.21.23.
Required correction: All staff must have at least one hour of Child development training with in 90 days of employment, add to staff files and send written verification to specialsit with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Perla G. and Brittany T. to have no documenation of
2.219.B.1 · Correction due December 19, 2023
Reviewed sixteen (16) children files and observed one (1) child file to be missing immunization information
Required correction: On the first day of enrollment, immunization information must be obtained and be on an approved form. Correct immediately add to child's file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
2.219.B.2
Reviewed sixteen (16) children ‘s files and observed five (5) files to have an expired health statements and six (6) files to missing the date of next visit.
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