Trailmark Learning Center

Center · Littleton · 9743 S Carr Way

What kind of place is this?

Size 111 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver programs, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 4
License status Active
Website kindercare.com
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Feb 2025 Complaint Founded

Complaint · February 14, 2025

Founded · 2.225.G · Guidance · Correction due March 5, 2025

Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Required correction: Verbal abuse and derogutory remarks must never be used.

Founded · 2.225.B · Guidance · Correction due March 5, 2025

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Required correction: Children must never be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 5, 2025

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director moved both tubes to a high shelf, inaccessible to children. No response is necessary.

Founded · 2.223.A.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due March 5, 2025

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Required correction: All children must be under direct supervision at all times.

Founded · 2.229.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 5, 2025

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Founded · 2.229.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 5, 2025

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Ensure all materials accessible to children under age 3 years are not a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, teachers removed from the sensory table. No response needed.

State records file

Aug 2023 Complaint Founded

Complaint · August 25, 2023

Founded · 7.701.33.D.4.a. · Correction due August 28, 2023

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Required correction: Criminal background checks must be completed for all individuals caring for children. Correct immediately by 8.28.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.11.2023.

Founded · 7.702.45.B.1.b.1 · Correction due August 28, 2023

An Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher must meet the following requirements: Meet the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher found at Section 7.702.45, A, or be qualified as an Infant Program Supervisor.

Required correction: Infant program early childhood teachers must meet early childhood teacher qualifications. Correct immediately by 8.28.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the qualifications to the Specialist by 9.11.2023.

Founded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 28, 2023

Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children

Required correction: Staff-to-child ratio must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately by 8.28.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.11.2023 Previously cited on 8.23.2023.

Founded · 7.702.51.A.2.b · Child Records · Correction due September 11, 2023

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child?s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child?s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Required correction: Obtain current health statements for all children. Correct by 9.11.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist.

Founded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 28, 2023

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Required correction: Staff members must complete attendance verification throughout the day and know how many children they are caring for. Correct immediately by 8.28.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.11.2023.

Founded · 7.701.100.A. · General Rules · Correction due August 28, 2023

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children's resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

Required correction: Obtain the required emergency and disaster preparedness training. For all staff members prior to working with children. Correct immediately by 8.28.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.11.2023.

State records file

Aug 2023 Complaint Founded

Complaint · August 22, 2023

Founded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 23, 2023

Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children

Required correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. The ratio for infants is 5 infants to 1 staff member. Correct immediately, 8/23/23. Document compliance to the Specialist by 8/30/23.

Founded · 7.701.56.C. · General Rules · Correction due August 23, 2023

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children?s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.

Required correction: At all times, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a compliant. Correct immediately, 8/23/23. ***Corrected at time of visit. No response required.

State records file

May 2023 Complaint Founded

Complaint · May 1, 2023

Founded · 7.702.64.B · Guidance · Correction due May 8, 2023

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Required correction: Children must not be subjected to humiliation. Correct immediately by 5.8.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.15.2023.

Founded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due May 8, 2023

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Required correction: All staff members must know how many children are in their care at all times. Correct imeediately by 5.8.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialst by 5. 15. 2023.

Founded · 7.702.62.A.3 · Personnel · Correction due May 8, 2023

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Required correction: Staff members must be actively supervising children at all times. Correct immediately by 5.8.2023, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.15.2023.

Founded · 7.702.41.E · Personnel · Correction due May 8, 2023

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Required correction: Staff members must refrain from using electronic devices while supervising children. Correct immediately by 5.8.2023 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5. 15. 2023.

State records file

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote. Covers complaints received January 2023 through July 2026; Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.