Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Denver home daycares it cites something at about 57% 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 6, 2025
2.320.A.9 · Correction due August 6, 2025
Reviewed one child's record and observed the record to be missing documentation of the required field trip authorization. Identified thorugh the provider's statemnt that they take walking field trips.
Required correction: Obtain field trip authorization for all children's records as required. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.336.C.2
Electrical outlets throughout the home to be uncovered and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written
2.321.A.3 · Correction due September 6, 2025
Reviewed one child's record and observed one child's record to be missing documentation of the current health statement.
Required correction: Obtain current health statements for all children's records. Correct by 9.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 09/06/2025
2.321.B.8 · Correction due August 6, 2025
Medications, prescriptions and over the counter, in a pill box next to the bed, assorted pills on a TV tray, medications in the primary bathroom, and dog medication on the counter next to the outside door. Observed medications accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: All medications must be locked and inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
Reviewed one child's record and observed one record to be missing documentation of the required sunscreen authorizations, posing a potential safety hazard.
2.335.X · Correction due August 6, 2025
Two sets of hand held weights (3 lbs and 5 lbs) on the fireplace mantel accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.320.A.10 · Correction due August 6, 2025
Reviewed one child's record and observed the record to be missing documentation of the required media authorization.
Required correction: Obtain current media authorization for all children's records as required. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.336.B.1 · Correction due August 6, 2025
Rings on the dresser in the primary bedroom, accessible to children under the age of three, and posing a potential choke hazard.
Required correction: Items that pose a choke hazard must be inaccessible to children under the age of three. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.337.D.4 · Correction due August 6, 2025
The gas grill to have a propane tank attached and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety knob. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.336.C.1 · Correction due August 6, 2025
Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" placed throughout the home including lysol in the front room, bug spray and fabreeze on the counter near the back door, grill lighters on the counter in the kitchen, and cleaning supplies, soap, tilex, and draino in the primary bathroom placed on the floor. Observed diaper creams under the changing table. Observed all items accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
A second means of escape to be missing from the upper level of the home, posing a potential safety hazard.
2.324.A.2 · Correction due August 6, 2025
The provider change a child's diaper and observed the provider did not wash the child's hands, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Children's hands must be washed after diapering and toileting. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
2.324.B.3.e · Correction due August 6, 2025
The provider change a child's diaper without the use of gloves, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Gloves must be worn to change children's diapers. Correct immediately by 8.6.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 9.6.2025. Correct by 08/06/2025
Supervisory visit · September 13, 2024
2.312.D · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required CPR and First Aid certification posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required CPR and First Aid certification for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.312.J
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required immunization training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required immunization training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024,
2.312.F · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required building and physical premises training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required building and physical premises training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.312.G · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required Shaken Baby/abusive head trauma training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required shaken baby abusive head trauma training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024 Correct by 09/13/2024
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing
2.312.I · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required safe sleep training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required safe sleep training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024 Correct by 09/13/2024
2.312.R.1 · Correction due October 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of completing any required annual training, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required annual training for all staff members as required. Correct by 10.13.2024 and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist. Correct by 10/13/2024
2.321.B.7 · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required Medication Administration training, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required Medication Administration training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024 and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.324.B.3.e · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Primary Provider change a child's diaper and did not use gloves posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Gloves must be used when changing children's diapers. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist buy 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.337.D.3 · Correction due September 13, 2024
A lawn mower in the backyard accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Outdoor spaces must be safe and free from hazards. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
A gas grill on the patio with a propane attached accessible to children, and posing a potential safety hazard.
2.133.A · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed the Provider and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required Emergency and disaster preparedness training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required emergency preparedness training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.312.C · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider's training records and observed both the Provider's and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required Standard Precautions training posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required Standard Precautions training for all staff members as required. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of the training to the Specialist by 10.13.2024 Correct by 09/13/2024
The Provider's training records and observed the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required
2.311.A.13.a · Correction due October 13, 2024
The Provider's records and observed both the Provider's and the 2nd applicant to be missing documentation of the required medical statement.
Required correction: Obtain the required medical statement for all staff members as required. Correct by 10.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 10/13/2024
2.121.D.5 · Correction due September 13, 2024
The Provider and all contacts living in the home to be missing current background checks. Observed the most recent checks to be completed in 2010, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Background checks must be completed every five years. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.316.A
Reviewed two children's records and observed one child to be missing documentation of the required signed guardian statement that they have received the policies and procedures.
2.320.A.7 · Correction due September 13, 2024
Reviewed two children's records and observed one child to be missing documentation of the required and current emergency medical authorization posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Obtain the required emergency medical authorizations for all children. Correct immediately by 9.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 10.13.2024. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.320.A.9.a
Reviewed two children's records and observed one child to be missing documentation of the required field trip authorization, posing a potential safety hazard.
2.321.A.3 · Correction due October 13, 2024
Reveiwed two children's records and observed two children to be missing documentation of the required health statement.
Required correction: Obtain health statements for all children as required. Correct by 10.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 10/13/2024
2.326.F · Correction due September 13, 2024
The provider offer an infant over six months old a bottle to hold on their own while laying flat, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Infants over six months must not lay flat while holding a bottle. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Provider propped the child on a pillow. No response required. Correct by 09/13/2024
2.335.N
A pet dog, Shadow, in the home, identified through the Provider's statement that the vaccination records could not be located, posing a potential safety hazard.
Supervisory visit · October 9, 2023
7.707.71.A.1.c · Correction due October 9, 2023
Reviewed 3 childrens files and all files were missing immunization approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health. (enrolled 5/23)
Required correction: Obtain current immunization approved by th Colorado Deparment of Public Health and maintain in children file. Correct immediately. Correct by 10/09/2023
7.707.71.A.2
Reviewed 3 children files and all 3 files were missing current health statement. ( DOB 7/19, 5/21. and 12/22) Enrolled 5/23.
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.
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