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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.
Complaint · June 24, 2026
The afternoon snack of yogurt and graham crackers was being served at the time of visit. Identified that the scoop spoon being used for yogurt for portion sizing was under 2oz and children were getting one scoop. The CACFP meal pattern requirement for yogurt for children ages 1-5 years is 2oz. School-age children were being served less than half of the required CACFP meal pattern requirement for yogurt and grains; the requirement for children 6-12 years is 4 oz of yogurt and 1 oz of crackers/grains. Children 6-12 years were being served 2oz of yogurt and 1/2 oz of grains. Identified through staff statements that foods served for snack regularly do not meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Complaint · June 24, 2026
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 · March 4, 2026
2.220.A · Correction due March 4, 2026
Reviewed health care plans and associated medications and identified one indicated emergency medication to be expired.
Required correction: Obtain unexpired medication. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 3/11/26. Correct by 03/04/2026
2.230.C.1.a
On the Aspen playground, observed approximately 3-4 inches of woodchips in the use zone surrounding the blue climber.
Required correction: Ensure all climbing equipment 18 inches or higher has resilient surfacing of at least six inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. **Corrected at the time of visit. The blue climber was removed.** No response required.
2.121.D.5 · Correction due March 4, 2026
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified SM2's file missing documentation of an FBI clearance letter dated within 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 SM2 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of an FBI clearance letter for SM2 with written response to Specialist by 3/11/26. Correct by 03/04/2026
2.121.J.1 · Correction due March 4, 2026
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified SM9's file missing documentation of an out of state clearance letter. SM9 has lived out of state in the last 5 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 SM9 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of out of state clearance letter for SM9 with written response to Specialist by 3/11/26. Correct by 03/04/2026
Complaint · August 7, 2025
2.224.A.10
Reviewed this month's meal menu and identified snacks are not being planned and documented in advance. Identified through staff statements that meals are supplemented with rice chex cereal and this was not observed to be noted on the menu.
2.229.L · Correction due August 7, 2025
In the toddler hallway at child level, observed a large piece of cardboard art with small pieces of cloth and yarn, some of which were not fully adhered to the cardboard, posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Ensure all materials accessible to children under three years of age are not a choke hazard. **Corrected at the time of visit. The cardboard art was removed and disposed of.** No response required. Correct by 08/07/2025
Complaint · August 7, 2025
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 · April 2, 2025
2.218.C.5 · Correction due April 2, 2025
Reviewed seven health care plans and associated medications and identified one health care plan was not signed by the parents.
Required correction: Obtain the parent's/guardian's signature for the health care plan. Correct immediately and respond with a statement of compliance by 4/9/25. Correct by 04/02/2025
2.218.C.3
Reviewed ten child files and identified one file containing documentation on the enrollment paperwork and the health appraisal that the child has a health care condition requiring an individual health care plan. Identified documentation of the individual health care plan and the associated medications to be missing.
2.230.C.2.a · Correction due April 2, 2025
On the toddler Birch playground, the platform attached to the tallest slide on the climbing equipment measured approximately 42 inches.
Required correction: Ensure the maximum height for toddler climbing equipment does not exceed 32 inches. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/9/25. Correct by 04/02/2025
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due April 2, 2025
Reviewed twenty-seven staff files and identified Alexis' file missing documentation of a CBI and FBI letter. Identified through the director's statement that Alexis' criminal background check requests have not yet been submitted. Alexis was observed as the fourth teacher working in the classroom directly with children. Identified Sue's file missing documentation of an FBI 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 Directors Amy and Melissa have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of CBI and FBI clearance letters for Alexis and an FBI clearance letter for Sue with written response to Specialist by 4/9/25. Correct by 04/02/2025
Supervisory visit · April 30, 2024
2.217.A.15 · Correction due April 30, 2024
In the Aspen early preschool classroom, observed 17 children. Identified through staff statement that 7 children were between 2.5-3 years old, exceeding 20% of the total group. The maximum group size for 2.5 year olds is 16 children.
Required correction: Ensure maximum group size is followed at all times unless otherwise stated in rule. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/7/24. Correct by 04/30/2024
2.230.C.1.a
On the Cedar toddler playground, observed a blue slide climber between 24-36 inches high placed on grass. On the Birch playground, observed approximately 4-5 inches of woodchips in front of the beige slide and on the side of the rock climber.
2.220.G.2 · Correction due April 30, 2024
Observed an emergency medication prescribed to a child that was left inside the classroom while the children were playing outside.
Required correction: Ensure staff carry emergency medications when away from the classroom. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/7/24. Correct by 04/30/2024
2.120.I · Correction due April 30, 2024
Reviewed 26 staff files and identified Delani's file missing a TRAILS clearance letter completed within the last 5 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 Director Amy has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of TRAILS clearance letter for Delani with written response to Specialist by 5/7/24. Correct by 04/30/2024
Reviewed 26 staff files and identified Sue's file missing documentation of an FBI clearance letter.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due April 30, 2024
Reviewed 26 staff files and identified Mikaylah's file missing documentation of an out-of-state clearance letter. Mikaylah has lived in Oregon within the last 5 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 Director Amy has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Correct immediately and submit documentation of out-of-state clearance letter for Mikaylah with written response to Specialist by 5/7/24. Correct by 04/30/2024
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 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.
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