The Goddard School runs 24 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 8 of the 9 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 18, 2026
2.218.C.5 · Correction due August 18, 2026
Reviewed a child's health plan and it was expired.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all children must have a current health plan. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/17/2026. Correct by 08/18/2026
2.237.B
In the following classrooms 106,110,111, and 112 there was peeling paint and chipped drywall throughout the classroom walls.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Correct immediately and respond
2.230.B · Correction due August 18, 2026
Outside on the toddler playground there is a gap between the pour and play and the divider. The gap is posing a possible tripping hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification by 9/17/2026. Correct by 08/18/2026
2.212.G · Correction due September 17, 2026
Reviewed 24 staff files and staff member 14 and 22 did not have health statements. Staff member 14 and 22 have been working at the facility for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: Review and ensure that all staff members have a health statement signed and dated by a doctor within 30 days. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 9/17/2026. Correct by 09/17/2026
2.213.B · Correction due August 18, 2026
Reviewed 24 staff files and staff member number 5 had an expired Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: All staff member must complete a Standard Precautions and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of complaince by 9/17/2026. Correct by 08/18/2026
Reviewed 24 staff files and staff member number 3 had an expired Child Abuse Prevention Training.
Supervisory visit · October 2, 2025
2.223.A.2
In classroom 121 there were 9 children in care and 1 child was not signed on the attendance sheet. This is a direct violation of Stipulation E. Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file.
2.229.L · Correction due October 2, 2025
In classroom 102, 104, and 110 all had containers of crayons that contained small broken pieces of crayons. The small broken pieces of crayons were accessible to children under 3 years old and was posing a possible choking hazard. This is a direct violation of stipulation L. Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.
Required correction: Ensure all choking items must be inaccessible to children under 3 years olds. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members disposed of all the small broken pieces of crayons on 10/2/2025.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 11/1/2025. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.230.B · Correction due October 2, 2025
In classroom 107 there was a long cord longer than 18 inches long laying on the ground accessible to children. The long cord was posing a possible strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member placed the cord up high in a cabinet making it inaccessible to children on 10/2/2025. No response response required.*** Correct by 10/02/2025
Outside on the preschool playground there were cracks in the pour and play near the playground structure
2.213.B · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed staff files and staff member 2, staff member 3, and staff member 4 all had an expired Standard Precautions training. This a direct violation of stipulation J. All staff must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines prescribed in rule. This may include, but is not limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times.
Required correction: All staff members must complete a Department approved Standard Precautions training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/1/2025. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.217.C.9 · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed staff files and staff member #1 and staff member #2 had an expired Child Abuse Prevention training. This is a direct violation of J. All staff must complete any trainings required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines prescribed in rule. This may include, but is not limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times.
Required correction: All staff members must complete a Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 11/1/2025. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.213.N · Correction due November 1, 2025
Reviewed staff files and staff member 3 who is responsible for children's immunization had an expired immunization training.
Required correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 11/1/2025. Correct by 11/01/2025
2.219.B.4
Reviewed children's files and one child over the age of 2 was lacking a current health statement.
Limited Supervisory visit · July 28, 2025
2.127.D · Correction due July 28, 2025
Classrooms 105,106,107,121,122 were lacking the classroom capacity and staff to child ratio postings.
Required correction: All facilities must post in every room of the child care facility. The license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the facility posted each capacity and staff to child ratio postings for each classroom on 7/28/2025.*** No response required. Correct by 07/28/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · July 1, 2025
2.212.G · Correction due July 31, 2025
Reviewed 5 staff files and two new staff members Ragina M. and Maria D. were lacking a health statement signed and date by a health care provider. The two staff members have been working at the facility for longer than 30 days.
Required correction: All staff members must have a health statement signed and dated by a health care professional with 30 days of employment. Correct and and respond with verification of complaince by 7/31/2025. Correct by 07/31/2025
2.229.C · Correction due July 1, 2025
In classroom 111 there was a container of disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director locked the cabinet.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 7/31/2025. Correct by 07/01/2025
2.229.G · Correction due July 1, 2025
In classroom 111 there were empty plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children.
Required correction: Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time the director locked the cabinet making the plastic bags inaccessible to children. No response needed.*** Correct by 07/01/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · June 4, 2025
2.229.C · Correction due June 11, 2025
In classroom 122 there was an unlocked storage closet that contained a bottle of Dawn dish soap and a container of Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" both items were accessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including a bottle of Dawn dish soap and a container of clorox wipes must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director moved the items to the top shelf of the closet making all items inaccessible to children.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 6/4/2025. Correct by 06/11/2025
2.230.B
In classroom 107 there was a paper laminator that was on and heating up. The paper laminator was posing a possible safety hazard. Outside on the toddler playground there was a large gap between the pour and play and the black plastic divider that was posing a possible tripping hazard. In classroom 121 there was as diaper changing pad that had two large areas that were torn and in disrepair.
Limited Supervisory visit · May 13, 2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due May 13, 2025
In classroom 111 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet and there were only 3 children signed in. There were 5 children present at the time of the visit.
Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Director signed in the 2 children on the attendance sheet on 5/13/2025.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 5/20/2025. Correct by 05/13/2025
2.121.D.4.a
Observed staff member Regina M. supervising 10 children ages 4 to 5 years old alone in classroom 107. After a file review was completed Regina M. was lacking an FBI clearance letter.
Supervisory visit · November 4, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due November 4, 2024
In classroom 111 there was a container of clorox wipes and swifer cloths labeled keep out of reach of children located an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the Director locked the cabinet making items inaccessible to children on 11/4/2024." Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/04/2024
Outside the infant classroom on the window there was a display with small gems posing a possible choking hazard to children less than 3. In classroom 111 there were small paint bottles with very small caps that were sitting on the art shelf accessible to children under the age of 3. In classroom 104 there were foam stickers displayed on the cubbies as well as a box that was accessible to children under the age of 3 that was posing a possible choking hazard. In classroom
2.237.B · Correction due November 4, 2024
In classroom 121 there was orange peeling paintg on the wall near the hand washing sink. Also in classroom 107 there was peeling paint on lower wall.
Required correction: Building must be in good repair including peeling paint. Correct and respond with verifications of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 11/04/2024
2.213.N · Correction due December 4, 2024
Program lacking documentation of the current completed Department approved CDPHE immunization course for all staff who are responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of children's immunization records.
Required correction: All staff members responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of child immunization record must complete the immunization course within 30 days and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/4/2024. Correct by 12/04/2024
Supervisory visit · December 11, 2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due December 11, 2023
In classroom 102 the staff member stated there were 5 children and there were 6 children present. In classroom 107 the staff member stated there were 9 children and only 8 children present.
Required correction: Ensure that all staff members must complete the attendance verification sheet. Ensure that staff members know how many are present at all times. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/11/2023
7.702.71.L
In classroom 122 there was an art project with cotton balls laying on the drying rack accessible to children under 3 years old. In classroom 102 there was small objects including small rocks, shells, pine cones, and small pom poms accessible to children in the sensory table.
7.702.72.A · Correction due December 11, 2023
In the toddler classroom with children under 3 there was Kinetic sand and it was labeled for children 3 and up.
Required correction: Ensure that all materials must be appropriate for the children's age. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/11/2023
7.702.72.C.1.b · Correction due December 11, 2023
On the preschool and toddler playground there were several cracks in the pour and play. There was a large piece of the pour and play missing and posing a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.
Required correction: Ensure that the pour and play must be approved and free of hazards. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/11/2023
7.702.91.B · Correction due December 11, 2023
In classroom 105,106, 110, and 121 had peeling paint in several area of the classrooms.
Required correction: Ensure that the building must be kept in good repair including peeling paint. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 12/18/2023. Correct by 12/11/2023
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 13, 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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