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Red Hawk Ridge Preschool

A child care center in Centennial, Colorado 80016

16251 E Geddes, Centennial, Colorado 80016.

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The short answer

Record last released by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 33 citations in 8 months of the last 46. Last cited Mar 2026. Every month

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 10 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Mar 2, 2026 (Supervisory).

33 citations in all.

Where Colorado posts its reports: Colorado Shines.

Source:

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

33 citations in 8 months of the last 46. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

33 citations by month over the last 4 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Mar 2, 2026: supervisory (case 253922)4 citations
  • The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

    Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026.

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

    Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026.

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

    Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026.

  • Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

    Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026.

Mar 12, 2025: supervisory (case 221220)1 citation
  • The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

    Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

May 21, 2024: injury (case 222728)2 citations
  • An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

    Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2025.

  • Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

    Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2025.

Apr 15, 2024: supervisory (case 201505)17 citations
  • The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following:

    Rule 2.120.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

    Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

    Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

    Rule 2.206.A. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

    Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

    Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

    Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

    Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

    Rule 2.220.K. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

    Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

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

    Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

    Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

  • In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

    Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

Dec 4, 2023: follow-up (case 212808)1 citation
  • Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

    Rule 7.702.81.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

Nov 7, 2023: follow-up (case 212471)2 citations
  • Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

    Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 8, 2023.

  • 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.

    Rule 7.702.91.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 8, 2023.

Sep 19, 2023: follow-up (case 209366)2 citations
  • All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Rule 7.702.41.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

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

    Rule 7.702.62.A.3. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025.

May 11, 2023: supervisory (case 174317)4 citations
  • Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

    Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

  • Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

    Rule 7.702.71.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

  • Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

    Rule 7.702.72.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

  • 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.

    Rule 7.702.91.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

All 10 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 2, 2026Supervisory (case 253922)4 citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Mar 12, 2025Supervisory (case 221220)1 citation; cleared Apr 4, 2025.
May 21, 2024Injury (case 222728)2 citations; cleared Jan 9, 2025.
Apr 15, 2024Supervisory (case 201505)17 citations; cleared Apr 4, 2025.
Dec 22, 2023Follow-up (case 214791)No citations; cleared Dec 22, 2023.
Dec 4, 2023Follow-up (case 212808)1 citation; cleared Apr 4, 2025.
Nov 7, 2023Follow-up (case 212471)2 citations; cleared Nov 8, 2023.
Sep 19, 2023Follow-up (case 209366)2 citations; cleared Apr 4, 2025.
Sep 19, 2023Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 209667)No citations; cleared Sep 19, 2023.
May 11, 2023Supervisory (case 174317)4 citations; cleared Jun 9, 2023.

Is it licensed?

  • Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
  • Licensed for 100 children: 100 preschoolers.
  • Colorado’s licence number: 1536320.
Source:

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 no complaints or Stage II investigations for this program from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
  • Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Source:

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.

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 NA.
Source:

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 4 of five, as Colorado rates it (awarded Feb 28, 2020, with an expiration date of Feb 28, 2023, which has passed; the dataset doesn’t say whether it was renewed).
Source:

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.
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Red Hawk Ridge Preschool This child care providerNot 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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