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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 · February 5, 2026
2.237.B · Correction due February 5, 2026
At the time of the visit, observed in the Toddler 1 room, peeling paint was next to the electrical outlet closest to the sink. Peeling paint was observed in Preschool 1 on the cabinet under the sink and on the wall closest to the sink.
Required correction: Immediately, ( 2/5/2026), buidings must be kept in good repair. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/12/2026 Correct by 02/05/2026
Supervisory visit · February 24, 2025
2.120.I · Correction due February 24, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Heather B., hired 7/19/2019, Diana C., hired 5/25/2020, Emilee P., hired 8/12/2019, Monica D., hired 11/4/2019, Ashton E, hired 7/22/2019, and Aydan E., hired 6/9/2018 with expired TRAILS clearance letters.
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 Heather B, Diana C, Emilee P, Monica D, Ashton E and Aydan E have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance Letters for staff members Heather B, Diana C, Emilee P, Monica D, Ashton E and Aydan E with written response to Specialist by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.121.D.5 · Correction due February 24, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Heather B., hired 7/19/2019, Emilee P., hired 8/12/2019, Monica D., hired 11/4/2019, and Aydan E., hired 6/9/2018 with expired FBI and CBI clearance letters.
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 Heather B, Emilee P, Monica D and Aydan E. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI and CBI clearance letters for staff members Heather B, Emilee P, Monica D and Aydan E. with written response to Specialist by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.213.B · Correction due February 24, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Thea M., hired 12/24/2024 and Aydan E., hired 6/9/2018 lacking current documentation of a standard precautions training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. Immediately, all staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and must renew annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.213.F
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Angie H., hired 2/17/2018, Diana C., hired 5/25/2020, Marisa D., hired 10/10/2024, and Aydan E., hired 6/9/2018 lacking current documentation of a First Aid and CPR training.
Required correction: Within 30 days of employment, all staff must complete a Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and
2.213.L · Correction due March 26, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Liza H., hired 10/28/2024, Haley L., hired 8/6/2024, Karla I-M, hired 8/9/2024, Xander M., hired 1/11/2023, Tacy M., hired 9/27/2023, Sally N., hired 11/10/2022, Liliano C-F, hired 7/12/2024 and Marisa D., hired 10/10/2024 lacking documentation of a child development training.
Required correction: Within ninety (90) days of employment, all staff must complete one (1) hour of child development training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 03/26/2025
2.213.I · Correction due March 26, 2025
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Marisa D., hired 10/10/2024 and Liza H., hired 10/28/2024 lacking documentation of a Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training.
Required correction: Within ninety (90) days of employment, all staff must complete a Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 03/26/2025
2.213.H
Reviewed 21 staff files. Observed Marisa D., hired on 10/10/2024 lacking documentation of a Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs.
2.229.C · Correction due February 24, 2025
In the Pre-K classroom, deoderant spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked drawer on the teacher's desk, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher removed the spray. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
2.230.B · Correction due February 24, 2025
On the playground, the pour in place and turf has separated, leaving gaps that can cause a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, the outdoor materials must be safe and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/26/2025. Correct by 02/24/2025
Supervisory visit · April 26, 2024
2.120.I
Reviewed 11 staff files. Observed Doreen B., Ayden E., and Aaryn E. having TRAILS clearance letters dated older than 5 years.
Required correction: Review all files. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Doreen B., Ayden E., and Aaryn E. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letters for staff members
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due April 26, 2024
In the Preschool I classroom, a diaper was on a chair in the bathroom, accessible to children. In the Preschool II classroom, gloves were on a low shelf, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, diaper supplies must have an area inaccesible to children for storing. Corrected at the time of visit, the teachers removed the diaper supplies and placed them in a cabinet inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/26/2024. Correct by 04/26/2024
2.229.C · Correction due April 26, 2024
In the Preschool II classroom, Expo spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on a low shelf, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher locked the Expo spray in a cabinet, making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/26/2024. Correct by 04/26/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 26, 2024
In the Pre-K classroom, the teachers were unaware of how many children were in attendance. They counted and stated there were 16 children, however, there were 17 in attendance.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff members must know how many children are in attendance. The time a child arrives and leaves must be recorded. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher rectified the amount of children on the attendance log. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/26/2024. Correct by 04/26/2024
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.
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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