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EVCCA’s Miller Ranch Child Care Center

A child care center in Edwards, Colorado 81632

25 Mill Loft St Unit 100, Edwards, Colorado 81632.

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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 136 citations in 20 months of the last 46. Last cited Oct 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 26 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Oct 21, 2026 (Follow-up).

136 citations in all, 20 of them from complaints and Stage II investigations.

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

136 citations in 20 months of the last 46. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

136 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.

Oct 21, 2026: follow-up (case 280913)8 citations
  • The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained by the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a licensing specialist.

    Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access or the potentail to have unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

    Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition;

    Rule 2.206.B.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.217.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

    Rule 2.217.A.9. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

  • 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 2.233.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 21, 2026.

Mar 31, 2026: renewal-Probationary (case 271829)4 citations
  • Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

    Rule 2.122.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 4, 2026.

  • 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: Apr 30, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 4, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 4, 2026.

  • 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: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 4, 2026.

Mar 2, 2026: probationary (case 269421)9 citations
  • Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

    Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

    Rule 2.213.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • 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: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • 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: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (February 2025) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

    Rule 2.219.B.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams, or as required by the child’s health care provider.

    Rule 2.219.B.4. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 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. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

Feb 6, 2026: probationary (case 268141)3 citations
  • 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: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026.

  • 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: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026.

Jan 13, 2026: probationary (case 267511)2 citations
  • 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: Jan 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 21, 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: Jan 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 21, 2026.

Dec 17, 2025: probationary (case 266471)1 citation
  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 29, 2025.

Nov 21, 2025: probationary (case 265178)5 citations
  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 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: Nov 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2025.

  • There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

    Rule 2.216.B.1.e. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2025.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2025.

Oct 1, 2025: limited Supervisory (case 262588)7 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: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

  • Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

    Rule 2.219.B.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

  • Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

    Rule 2.219.B.4. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 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: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

Sep 4, 2025: limited Supervisory (case 261074)3 citations
  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 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: Sep 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025: limited Supervisory (case 259980)4 citations
  • Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

    Rule 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 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: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

  • Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools and medications must be inaccessible to children.

    Rule 2.615.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025: injury (case 260508)1 citation
  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

Jul 10, 2025: follow-up (case 259156)9 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: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

    Rule 2.209.A.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Written authorization from a parent/guardian for media release.

    Rule 2.209.A.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2025.

  • Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

    Rule 2.219.B.4. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2025.

  • 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: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 16, 2025: follow-up (case 257820)4 citations
  • All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

    Rule 2.213.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 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: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2025.

  • 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: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2025.

May 20, 2025: stage II (case 256439)20 citations
  • Violation of any provision of the Child Care Licensing Act or intentional false statements or reports made to the Department or to any agency lawfully delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection may result in fines assessed of not more than $250 a day the first day, $500 for the second day, and $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days, to a maximum of $10,000:

    Rule 2.113.A. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

    Rule 2.124.A.1.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

    Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • An agency or facility must not interfere or refuse to cooperate with a child protection investigation.

    Rule 2.126.D.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Rule 2.212.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Staff must not consume or be under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to care for children.

    Rule 2.212.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.212.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

    Rule 2.212.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

    Rule 2.212.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2022. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Persons may be denied an original or renewal of a director letter; a director letter may be revoked if substantial evidence has been found that the applicant or director is responsible for one or more of the following at any child care facility, including, but not limited to: Committing fraud;

    Rule 2.214.E.1.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child’s attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

    Rule 2.218.B.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.223.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

    Rule 2.223.B.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

    Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

    Rule 2.225.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

    Rule 2.225.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

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

    Rule 2.229.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

    Rule 2.229.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

  • Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

    Rule 2.229.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

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

    Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 3, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: supervisory (case 216919)8 citations
  • Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

    Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

    Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule for routine well child exams.

    Rule 2.219.B.4. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 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: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025.

Dec 20, 2024: injury (case 250371)6 citations
  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

  • 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: Jan 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

  • 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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024.

May 20, 2024: injury (case 222952)5 citations
  • 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.

    Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 29, 2024.

  • Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

    Rule 2.229.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 29, 2024.

  • Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

    Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 29, 2024.

  • 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 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 29, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 29, 2024.

Mar 28, 2024: injury (case 220013)4 citations
  • All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2024.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2024.

  • Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

    Rule 2.230.C.3.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2024.

Feb 7, 2024: supervisory (case 196528)10 citations
  • All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

    Rule 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • 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: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center’s files for three (3) years.

    Rule 2.217.C.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • If music is played in the infant sleep area, the music must not be played at a loud volume that would prevent infants from being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant.

    Rule 2.223.C.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • An individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child’s physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child’s daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff.

    Rule 2.224.B.1. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.

    Rule 2.229.R.3. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Music

    Rule 2.229.S.5. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

    Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

  • 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: Feb 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Dec 20, 2023: injury (case 214350)1 citation
  • 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: Jan 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 27, 2023.

Nov 27, 2023: injury (case 213146)1 citation
  • 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 27, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

Feb 22, 2023: supervisory (case 179405)21 citations
  • Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. All child care providers must have a written plan for evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. All employees of a child care provider must also be trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children.

    Rule 7.701.100.B.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms.

    Rule 7.701.100.F.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children and youth sleep.

    Rule 7.701.100.F.9.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

    Rule 7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

    Rule 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: All information from background checks as required in the General Rules for Child Care Facilities at Section 7.701.32.

    Rule 7.702.35.A.6. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

    Rule 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

    Rule 7.702.42.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

    Rule 7.702.42.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • 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.

    Rule 7.702.42.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.42.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

    Rule 7.702.42.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

    Rule 7.702.42.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • An Assistant Director working under the supervision of a Director must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have at least nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher, and must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Bachelor?s, Master?s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.

    Rule 7.702.43.F.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certificate that includes CPR for all ages of children.

    Rule 7.702.45.C.3. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • 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

    Rule 7.702.46.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.

    Rule 7.702.63.B.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • 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: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

  • A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Books and Pictures.

    Rule 7.702.71.R.3. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 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: Feb 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

All 26 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 21, 2026Follow-up (case 280913)8 citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Mar 31, 2026Probationary (case 270420)No citations; cleared Apr 14, 2026.
Mar 31, 2026Renewal-Probationary (case 271829)4 citations; cleared May 4, 2026.
Mar 2, 2026Probationary (case 269421)9 citations; cleared Mar 23, 2026.
Feb 6, 2026Probationary (case 268141)3 citations; cleared Feb 16, 2026.
Jan 13, 2026Probationary (case 267511)2 citations; cleared Jan 21, 2026.
Dec 17, 2025Probationary (case 266471)1 citation; cleared Dec 29, 2025.
Nov 21, 2025Probationary (case 265178)5 citations; cleared Nov 28, 2025.
Oct 28, 2025Probationary (case 264011)No citations; cleared Nov 5, 2025.
Oct 1, 2025Limited Supervisory (case 262588)7 citations; cleared Oct 8, 2025.
Sep 4, 2025Limited Supervisory (case 261074)3 citations; cleared Sep 5, 2025.
Aug 6, 2025Limited Supervisory (case 259980)4 citations; cleared Aug 8, 2025.
Aug 6, 2025Injury (case 260508)1 citation; cleared Aug 8, 2025.
Jul 10, 2025Follow-up (case 259156)9 citations; cleared Jul 21, 2025.
Jun 16, 2025Follow-up (case 257820)4 citations; cleared Jun 24, 2025.
May 20, 2025Stage II (case 256439)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 20 citations; cleared Jun 3, 2025.
Jan 21, 2025Supervisory (case 216919)8 citations; cleared Feb 10, 2025.
Dec 20, 2024Injury (case 250371)6 citations; cleared Dec 27, 2024.
May 20, 2024Injury (case 222952)5 citations; cleared May 29, 2024.
Mar 28, 2024Injury (case 220013)4 citations; cleared Apr 3, 2024.
Feb 20, 2024Injury (case 217341)No citations; cleared Feb 22, 2024.
Feb 7, 2024Supervisory (case 196528)10 citations; cleared Feb 12, 2024.
Dec 20, 2023Injury (case 214350)1 citation; cleared Dec 27, 2023.
Nov 27, 2023Injury (case 213146)1 citation; cleared Dec 1, 2023.
Mar 28, 2023Follow-up (case 198194)No citations; cleared Mar 31, 2023.
Feb 22, 2023Supervisory (case 179405)21 citations; cleared May 18, 2023.

Is it licensed?

  • Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
  • Licensed for 76 children: 16 infants, 20 toddlers, 40 preschool and school-age children.
  • Colorado’s licence number: 1539057.
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 1 complaint or Stage II investigation from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Founded (1).
  • 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.

Complaints and Stage II investigations, newest first
ReceivedCase and outcome, in CDEC’s wordsIn CDEC’s file
May 7, 2025Stage II: FoundedReceived May 7, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider May 20, 2025; 20 citations; cleared Jun 3, 2025; case 256439.

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 Eagle Valley Child Care Association.
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 Sep 30, 2024, valid until Sep 30, 2027).
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.
1 compared
Place
EVCCA’s Miller Ranch Child Care Center 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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