The Goddard School runs 24 licensed locations in Denver.
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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · June 30, 2026
2.209.A.7 · Correction due June 30, 2026
Reviewed thirteen child files and identified one file missing documentation of a current emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain current emergency medical authorization and ensure this is on file for all children. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 7/7/26. Correct by 06/30/2026
2.220.G.1
Identified some emergency medications were being stored in a central location. Reviewed the CCHC's written storage plan which indicated emergency medications should be stored in the classroom and move with the child.
Supervisory visit · August 5, 2025
2.120.I · Correction due August 5, 2025
Reviewed 25 staff files and identified documentation of SM2's Trails clearance letter to be dated more than five years ago.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 9/5/25. Correct by 08/05/2025
2.213.N
Reviewed 25 staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of a current CDPHE immunization course.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 5, 2025
Reviewed 25 staff files and identified SM15 and SM25's staff files missing documentation of out-of-state clearance letters. SM15 and SM25 have lived out-of-state in the last five years.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that SM1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of out-of-state clearance letters for SM15 and SM25 with written response to Specialist by 9/5/25. Correct by 08/05/2025
Complaint · December 3, 2024
Reviewed three staff files (two newly hired staff and one former staff) and identified SM1's file missing
2.223.D.5.d
In the Butterflies classroom at 2:50pm, observed most of the children awake on their cots. Identified through SM3's statement that children had already been awake for approximately twenty minutes and were to remain on their cots until 3:00pm.
Complaint · December 3, 2024
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 · August 15, 2024
2.127.D · Correction due August 15, 2024
In Infant classroom (110 Ladybugs), missing posting of classroom capacity.
Required correction: At all times the license capacity of the room must be posted. **Corrected at time of visit- Director posted classroom capacity on 8/15/24. No response required. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.229.L
Items small enough to fit inside a choke tube were observed in the following classrooms/areas: - Room 107/ Butterflies: 17 clothespins with hanging art on wall - Room 102/ Dragonflies: 1 basket with a small lacing button in manipulatives bucket - Infant/Toddler Hallway: 6 laminated pictures taped to wall These items were accessible to children, posing a potential choking hazard.
2.229.C · Correction due August 15, 2024
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the following classrooms: - Room 105/ Hummingbirds:1 Oxivir Tb Sanitizer, and 2 bottles of Kleen Line handsoap on shelf in restroom - Room 104/ Bumblebees: 1 bottle of bleach, and a staff purse in unsecured closet These items were accesible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccesible to children. **Corrected at the time of visit- Director made items inaccessible to children on 8/15/24.** No response required. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.138.A · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed program's drill log, and observed tornado drills to be missing for March and April of 2024, and September and October of 2023; Quarterly drills were observed for August of 2024 only.
Required correction: Fire drills must be conducted monthly, tornado drills must be conducted monthly between March-October, and other type drills must be conducted quarterly. Correct immediately, and respond with plan for ongoing compliance by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.237.D · Correction due August 15, 2024
In preschool classroom 105/Hummingbirds, observed a loose cord to an air purifier longer than 18 inches to be accessible to children posing a potential strangulation classroom.
Required correction: Keep all hazardous items inaccesible to children at all times.**Corrected at the time of visit- Director taped lose cord to the wall making it inaccesible to children on 8/15/24.** No response required. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.213.B · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Amanda, Jade, and Jeff's files to be missing documentation of completion of Department approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Standard Precautions training for all staff prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.213.C · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Assistant Director Cassie's, and Infant Program Supervisor Rebecca's (Becky) files to be missing documentation of completion of Department approved Safe Sleep training. Rebecca was observed working with infants at the time of the visit.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Safe Sleep training for all staff prior to working with infants. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Director Cassie's file to be missing documentation of completion of
2.213.G · Correction due September 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Director Cassie, and Karen's files to be missing documentation of completion of Department approved Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandatory Reporting training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of completion of Department approved Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandatory Reporting training within 30 days of date of hire. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/15/24. Correct by 09/15/2024
2.210.A.2 · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Infant Program Supervisor Rebecca's file (Becky) to be missing verification of IPS qualifications.
Required correction: Obtain verification of qualifications for all staff for the position in which they function. Correct immediatly and respond by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.120.I · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Kylie and Jeff files to be missing current TRAILS background clearance letter, expired as of 8/9/23 for both.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Kylie and Jeff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for Kylie and Jeff with written response to Specialist by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 15, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Reilly's file (DOH 6/12/23), to be missing out of state background check clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Reilly has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of out of state clearance letter for Reilly with written response to Specialist by 9/15/24. Correct by 08/15/2024
Complaint · March 13, 2024
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.
Supervisory visit · September 19, 2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due September 19, 2023
In the Butterflies classroom, observed a child-sized blue couch with a large rip in the middle of the seat exposing foam, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Becca and Kathleen's files lacking documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
7.702.35.A.2 · Correction due October 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Jazmin, Denae, Sophie, Abigail, Payton, and Catie's files all lacking verification of qualifications. Identified through Director's statement that Jazmin, Denae, Sophie, Abigail, Catie, and Payton are all designated as early childhood teachers.
Required correction: Obtain verification of qualifications for Jazmin, Denae, Sophie, Abigail, Payton and Catie and ensure verification of qualifications are on file for all staff. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
7.702.42.B · Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Kylee, Abigail, Karen, Kathleen, Payton, Jeff, and Cheyenne's files lacking documentation of current Department-approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Obtain verification of a Department-approved Standard Precautions training for Kylee, Abigail, Karen, Kathleen, Payton, Jeff and Cheyenne and ensure all staff complete this training prior to working with children and the training is renewed annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Director Cassie's file lacking documentation of a current CDPHE
Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Denae's (DOH: 10/31/22), Cydney's (DOH: 10/17/22), and Heidi's (DOH: 3/27/23) files lacking documentation of FBI clearance letters.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Denae, Cydney, and Heidi have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of FBI clearance letter for Denae, Cydney, and Heidi with written response to Specialist by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
7.702.41.G
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Sophie's file (DOH: 12/16/22) lacking documentation of a medical statement.
7.702.51.B.1 · Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 3 health care plans and identified one health care plan not signed by the parents/guardians.
Required correction: Obtain written parental consent to administer any medication. Correct immediately and respond with statement of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Kylee, Abigail, and Payton's files lacking documentation of current Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. K.A., and Payton have been employed at the facility for more than 30 days.
Required correction: Obtain verification of Department-approved training about child abuse prevention for Kylee, Abigail, and Payton and ensure all staff complete this training within 30 days of employment and the training is renewed annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Director Kylee's file (DOH: 6/29/20) lacking documentation of the
7.702.42.H · Correction due October 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Director Kylee's file (DOH: 6/29/20) lacking documentation of the Department-approved Intro to Early Intervention training.
Required correction: Obtain verification of the Department-approved Intro to Early Intervention training for Kylee and ensure all staff complete this training within 90 days of employment. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 10/19/2023
7.702.42.I
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Director Kylee's file (DOH: 6/29/20) lacking documentation of the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias training.
Required correction: Obtain verification of the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias training for Kylee and ensure
7.702.42.C · Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Director Kylee's file (DOH: 6/29/20) lacking documentation of the Department-approved Safe Sleep training.
Required correction: Obtain verification of the Department-approved safe sleep training for Kylee and ensure all staff working with infants complete this training prior to working with infants and the training is renewed annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Correction due September 19, 2023
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified Karen (DOH: 10/4/21), Elizabeth (DOH: 9/12/22), and Cheyenne's (DOH: 9/12/22) files lacking documentation of TRAILS clearance letters. LS verified the TRAILS requests have been submitted.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review 'Navigating the Background Check', the Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification (via email) that Karen, Elizabeth and Cheyenne have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letters for Karen, Elizabeth, and Cheyenne with written response to Specialist by 10/19/23. Correct by 09/19/2023
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
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.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
The department will also review one program’s complete file on request, which is more than either source above contains. Leave your email and Shortlist will ask for The Goddard School’s file specifically, instead of waiting for the next one.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask which of these findings were serious, and what changed.Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes a correction deadline, never whether the work was done or how serious it was.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Do you run The Goddard School? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.