Bright Horizons at the Ranch Reserve
A child care center in Westminster, Colorado 80234
11305 Decatur ST, Westminster, Colorado 80234.
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The short answer
Record last released by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Nov 2, 2026.
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
CDEC’s file lists 23 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on May 27, 2026 (Supervisory).
42 citations in all, 10 of them from complaints and Stage II investigations.
Where Colorado posts its reports: Colorado Shines.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
When those citations happened
42 citations in 15 months of the last 46. Last cited May 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each citation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
May 27, 2026: supervisory (case 260613)7 citations
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All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
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If the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree(s) that the center should care for a child in the toddler program who is twelve (12) months old but not walking independently, or is over thirty-six (36) months old, the center must have on file a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
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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.
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
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Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
Jul 22, 2025: renewal-Probationary (case 258182)2 citations
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
May 19, 2025: probationary (case 255654)1 citation
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All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
Apr 21, 2025: probationary (case 254405)2 citations
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At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping;
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Feb 5, 2025: limited Supervisory (case 251005)1 citation
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Feb 5, 2025: complaints (case 251958)1 citation
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Jan 9, 2025: limited Supervisory (case 249991)2 citations
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All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
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Swaddling of infants must only be allowed with a health care plan completed and signed by the child’s health care provider.
Dec 10, 2024: limited Supervisory (case 248118)2 citations
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Oct 18, 2024: limited Supervisory (case 245021)1 citation
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Sep 24, 2024: follow-up (case 243452)6 citations
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Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in child care.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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Evacuation equipment must: Be ready for use; and
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
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All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
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Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.
May 22, 2024: stage II (case 222732)1 citation
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Mar 18, 2024: supervisory (case 199362)5 citations
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Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
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Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
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If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.
Jan 4, 2024: stage II (case 214585)8 citations
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The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:
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Staff must not use marijuana and marijuana infused products, tobacco products of any kind, or alcohol in the presence of children. To prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, child care centers must prohibit the use of tobacco and marijuana products on all center property, both indoors and outdoors. All marijuana and marijuana infused products, vaping and tobacco products, and alcohol must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.
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All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
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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.
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
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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.
Dec 5, 2023: injury (case 213303)1 citation
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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.
Apr 13, 2023: supervisory (case 179452)1 citation
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Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Feb 1, 2023: capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 194691)1 citation
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All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
All 23 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 27, 2026 | Supervisory (case 260613) | 7 citations; cleared Jun 9, 2026. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Renewal-Probationary (case 258182) | 2 citations; cleared Jul 25, 2025. |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Probationary (case 258311) | No citations; cleared Jul 9, 2025. |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Injury (case 259107) | No citations; cleared Jul 9, 2025. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Probationary (case 257016) | No citations; cleared Jun 17, 2025. |
| May 19, 2025 | Probationary (case 255654) | 1 citation; cleared Jun 4, 2025. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Probationary (case 254405) | 2 citations; cleared Apr 21, 2025. |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Probationary (case 253154) | No citations; cleared Mar 24, 2025. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Probationary (case 252314) | No citations; cleared Mar 14, 2025. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Limited Supervisory (case 251005) | 1 citation; cleared Feb 5, 2025. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Complaints (case 251958) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 1 citation; cleared Aug 21, 2025. |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Limited Supervisory (case 249991) | 2 citations; cleared Jan 27, 2025. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Limited Supervisory (case 248118) | 2 citations; cleared Dec 17, 2024. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Limited Supervisory (case 246676) | No citations; cleared Nov 14, 2024. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Limited Supervisory (case 245021) | 1 citation; cleared Oct 18, 2024. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Follow-up (case 243452) | 6 citations; cleared Mar 25, 2025. |
| May 22, 2024 | Stage II (case 222732) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 1 citation; cleared May 22, 2024. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Supervisory (case 199362) | 5 citations; cleared Apr 18, 2024. |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Stage II (case 214585) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 8 citations; cleared Jan 18, 2024. |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Injury (case 213303) | 1 citation; cleared Feb 20, 2024. |
| May 5, 2023 | Injury (case 200964) | No citations; cleared Jun 20, 2023. |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Supervisory (case 179452) | 1 citation; cleared Jun 20, 2023. |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 194691) | 1 citation; cleared Mar 27, 2023. |
Is it licensed?
- Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Licensed for 108 children: 10 infants, 34 toddlers, 64 preschool and school-age children.
- Colorado’s licence number: 1531928.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
What did complaints and investigations find?
- CDEC’s file lists 3 complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded (2), Founded (1).
- Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
| Received | Case and outcome, in CDEC’s words | In CDEC’s file |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Jan 29, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Feb 5, 2025; 1 citation; cleared Aug 21, 2025; case 251958. |
| May 10, 2024 | Stage II: Unfounded | Received May 10, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider May 22, 2024; 1 citation; cleared May 22, 2024; case 222732. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Stage II: Founded | Received Dec 15, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Jan 4, 2024; 8 citations; cleared Jan 18, 2024; case 214585. |
Who does the caring?
- Colorado doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs in this dataset.
Who owns it?
- Colorado’s dataset lists its governing body as Bright Horizons.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How is it rated?
- Colorado Shines: Level 1 of five, as Colorado rates it.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How does it compare nearby?
- Programs aren’t compared with each other here: CDEC’s file doesn’t grade its citations by how serious they are.
| Place | |
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| Bright Horizons at the Ranch Reserve This child care provider | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Inspections, investigations and complaints are from the file CDEC sent for a data request, from Jan 1, 2023, and the file it sends each month since. CDEC says its file may miss a program licensed during that time that is no longer licensed, and that its records may change as they are updated or finalized.
- CDEC’s file gives each rule cited, its category, and the days set to correct it and to clear the case, but not what the inspector wrote: Colorado Shines has each monitoring report. CDEC doesn’t grade citations by how serious they are.
- This page is built from the dataset of licensed child care facilities CDEC publishes monthly on data.colorado.gov, so a program licensed or closed since may be missing or still shown. It leaves out 24-hour licence types and care that is exempt from licensing.
- Colorado’s roster carries no enforcement actions, hours or staffing levels.
Sources
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report (data.colorado.gov, a9rr-k8mu).
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). data.colorado.gov’s terms ask for this disclaimer: “The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the State of Colorado. THE STATE OF COLORADO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY AS TO THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR CONTENT OF ANY DATA MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS SITE. THE STATE OF COLORADO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The data is subject to change as modifications and updates are complete. It is understood that the information contained in the Web feed is being used at one’s own risk.” Facts are extracted; monitoring reports are not republished.
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023.
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 29, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it. No licence stated: CDEC sent this file for a data request that said it would be shown on a free public website. Its disclaimer says the data “is now subject to open records law”. Shown free, never sold.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Colorado’s own record is on coloradoshines.com. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
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Paid listing
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