Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 4 of the 8 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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 · January 23, 2026
2.229.C · Correction due January 23, 2026
At the time of the visit observed several sunscreen tubes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a low shelf in the Blue Room.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the inspection. A staff member removed all items and locked them in a cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/23/2026 Correct by 01/23/2026
At the time of the visit observed several thumb tacks on a bulletin board accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Yellow Classroom.
2.229.L · Correction due January 23, 2026
At the time of the visit observed a broken cryon and a small stamper can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years accessible to children under 3 years in the Yellow Room.
Required correction: Toys and toy parts accessible to children under than 3 years of age must not be a choking hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/23/2026 Correct by 01/23/2026
2.231.A.3 · Correction due January 23, 2026
At the time of the visit observed the following items accessible to children in the playground area: - A lawn mower - A snow blower - 5 chairs stacked together - 3 snow shovles - 3 three wheels pushcarts and 2 broken tricycles.
Required correction: Adequate storage spece must be provided for indoor and outdoor equipment and supplies. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/23/2026 Correct by 01/23/2026
2.237.B · Correction due January 23, 2026
At the time of the visit observed peeling paint on the wall by the circle time area in the Yellow Room, and peeling paint on the brown wooden piece in the Dramatic area in the Green classroom. Also observed a broken cabinet door in the Science area in the Blue Room.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/23/2026 Correct by 01/23/2026
2.237.H · Correction due January 23, 2026
At the time of the visit observed an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children in the Blue Room.
Required correction: All electrical outlets must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member covered the electrical outlet and made it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 2/23/2026 Correct by 01/23/2026
Limited Supervisory visit · April 11, 2025
2.229.G · Correction due April 11, 2025
At the time of the visit in The Green Room there was a loose plastic bag on the floor, and a loose plastic bag on the table accessible to children.
Required correction: Correct immediately at all times loose plastic bags must be stored in areas and accessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit teacher moved the plastic bags and put them in an area inaccessible to children. No response needed Correct by 04/11/2025
Complaint · December 9, 2024
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.
Limited Supervisory visit · November 19, 2024
2.217.A.14 · Correction due November 19, 2024
In the Orange room, 21 children ages 3 years to 4 years, were in attendance with 2 staff members.
Required correction: Immediately, children ages 3 years to 4 years must have 1 staff member to 10 children. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director removed the child until the 3rd staff member arrived. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024
2.229.G
In the Blue room, in an unlocked teacher cabinet, gallon sized Ziplock bags were accessible to children.
2.229.H · Correction due November 19, 2024
In the Blue room, sharp teacher scissors were on the teacher counter, accessible to children. Pumpkin carving tools were on the shelf, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, sharp tools must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher placed the sharp tools in a locked cabinet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024
2.230.B · Correction due November 19, 2024
In the Blue room, chairs were stacked 3 high causing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor furnishings must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director unstacked the chairs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024
2.237.H · Correction due November 19, 2024
In the Green room, an outlet was uncovered behind the teacher table next to the air purifier.
Required correction: Immediately, all electrical outlets must have a protective cover. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher put a cover on the outlet. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2024. Correct by 11/19/2024
Complaint · June 18, 2024
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 11, 2024
2.138.A
Reviewed the facility's emergency drill log. Observed missing lockdown drill for the last two quarters of 2023. The last lockdown drill was completed in May 2023.
Required correction: Lockdown drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill
2.213.L · Correction due April 11, 2024
Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Sue C., Hamza E., Justice P., Tiffany P., Kayla V., Elizabeth E., Jenny F., Erica J., Sydney M. and Morgan N. missing at least one (1) hour of child development training.
Required correction: All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 4/11/2024. Correct by 04/11/2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due March 11, 2024
In the Green classroom, staff members were unaware of how many children they had signed into the class.
Required correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded and staff must know how many children are in attendance at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Cecelia G., Justice P., Tiffany P., and Kayla V. missing current TRAILS clearance letters. Staff member Cecelia G. works in the kitchen. Staff members Justice P., Tiffany P. and Kayla V. were working with children, but not left alone with the children.
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due March 11, 2024
Reviewed 19 staff files. Observed Tiffany P. missing current FBI clearance letter. Tiffany P. works with the children, but was not left alone with the children.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Tiffany P. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members Tiffany P. with written response to Specialist by 4/11/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024
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.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
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