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Discovery Kids Childcare at Rockrimmon

A child care center in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919

6835 Delmonico DR, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919.

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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 72 citations in 14 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 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 19 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Jul 23, 2026 (Capacity/Age/Exhibit).

72 citations in all, 27 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

72 citations in 14 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

72 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.

Jul 23, 2026: capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 276833)1 citation
  • 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 23, 2026.

May 22, 2026: stage II (case 273823)5 citations
  • 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: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

    Rule 2.124.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026.

  • Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

    Rule 2.124.A.3.b. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026.

  • 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 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026.

  • Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

    Rule 2.225.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026.

  • Separation, when used for guidance, must not exceed five (5) minutes and must be appropriate for the child’s development. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within sight and hearing of an adult. The child must not be isolated in a locked, closed room, or closet.

    Rule 2.225.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026.

Apr 20, 2026: complaints (case 272016)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 2.233.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 21, 2026.

Feb 11, 2026: stage II (case 269002)3 citations
  • 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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 3, 2026.

  • 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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 3, 2026.

  • 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 2.237.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 3, 2026.

Jan 15, 2026: follow-up (case 268211)3 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: Jan 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2026.

  • 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2026.

Dec 5, 2025: supervisory (case 251284)6 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: Dec 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 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: Dec 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 2025.

  • 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 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 2025.

  • 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 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 2025.

  • All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

    Rule 2.213.L. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 2025.

Oct 1, 2025: injury (case 262937)3 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.

  • 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: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

Jan 15, 2025: supervisory (case 217967)9 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 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2025.

  • 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2025.

  • 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 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2025.

  • 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 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: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 20, 2025.

Feb 22, 2024: supervisory (case 199055)9 citations
  • Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

    Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 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: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

  • 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 2.213.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 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 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

Feb 21, 2024: complaints (case 215782)1 citation
  • The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children’s illnesses, accidents, and injuries

    Rule 2.206.B.10. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 29, 2024.

Dec 20, 2023: injury (case 213925)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: Dec 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 29, 2024.

  • 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: Dec 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 29, 2024.

Nov 30, 2023: complaints (case 212578)6 citations
  • An “infant program” provides care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months.

    Rule 7.702.1.B.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

  • A ?toddler program? provides care for children between the ages of twelve (12) months (when walking independently or with a health care provider?s statement indicating developmental appropriateness of placement in a toddler program) and thirty-six (36) months.

    Rule 7.702.1.B.4. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

  • The records of children and staff must be maintained by the center for at least three (3) years after the last date of attendance or employment with the program.

    Rule 7.702.36.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.61.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.72.C.1.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

  • Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

    Rule 7.702.91.K. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.

Jun 2, 2023: injury (case 202460)4 citations
  • Policies and procedures must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be incorporated and must be communicated to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

    Rule 7.702.31.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.34.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2023.

  • 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 7.702.51.A.2.a. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2023.

  • At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child?s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child?s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

    Rule 7.702.51.A.2.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 2, 2023: injury (case 201541)1 citation
  • 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: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 24, 2023.

Jun 2, 2023: complaints (case 202599)11 citations
  • 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • The Infant Program Supervisor or an Infant Early Childhood Teacher must be assigned to each group of ten (10) or fewer infants in attendance. An Infant Program Staff Aide may be assigned to assist the Infant Program Supervisor or the Infant Early Childhood Teacher when six (6) through ten (10) infants are in care in the group to maintain the staff ratio of one (1) adult for each five (5) infants.

    Rule 7.702.45.B.2.b. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • If the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree(s) that the center should care for a child in the toddler program who is twelve (12) months old but not walking independently, or is over thirty-six (36) months old, the center must have on file a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.

    Rule 7.702.5.E. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

    Rule 7.702.62.C.15. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.72.C.1.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • The maximum height for toddler climbing equipment cannot exceed thirty-two (32) inches.

    Rule 7.702.72.C.2.a. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

  • 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.

Apr 5, 2023: supervisory (case 179086)4 citations
  • Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

    Rule 7.701.100.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.34.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.34.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023.

  • 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

    Rule 7.702.51.A.2.a. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 10, 2023.

Jan 12, 2023: injury (case 192679)3 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: Jan 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.71.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 2023.

All 19 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 23, 2026Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 276833)1 citation; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
May 22, 2026Stage II (case 273823)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 5 citations; cleared Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 20, 2026Complaints (case 272016)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 1 citation; cleared Apr 21, 2026.
Apr 15, 2026Follow-up (case 272328)No citations; cleared Apr 15, 2026.
Feb 11, 2026Stage II (case 269002)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 3 citations; cleared Mar 3, 2026.
Jan 15, 2026Follow-up (case 268211)3 citations; cleared Jan 20, 2026.
Dec 5, 2025Supervisory (case 251284)6 citations; cleared Dec 11, 2025.
Nov 21, 2025Injury (case 266059)No citations; cleared Nov 21, 2025.
Oct 1, 2025Injury (case 262937)3 citations; cleared Oct 8, 2025.
Jan 15, 2025Supervisory (case 217967)9 citations; cleared Jan 20, 2025.
Feb 22, 2024Supervisory (case 199055)9 citations; cleared Feb 29, 2024.
Feb 21, 2024Complaints (case 215782)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 1 citation; cleared Feb 29, 2024.
Dec 20, 2023Injury (case 213925)2 citations; cleared Dec 29, 2024.
Nov 30, 2023Complaints (case 212578)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 6 citations; cleared Dec 5, 2023.
Jun 2, 2023Injury (case 201541)1 citation; cleared Jul 24, 2023.
Jun 2, 2023Injury (case 202460)4 citations; cleared Jun 16, 2023.
Jun 2, 2023Complaints (case 202599)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 11 citations; cleared Sep 22, 2023.
Apr 5, 2023Supervisory (case 179086)4 citations; cleared Apr 10, 2023.
Jan 12, 2023Injury (case 192679)3 citations; cleared Jan 12, 2023.

Is it licensed?

  • Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
  • Licensed for 96 children: 10 infants, 19 toddlers, 67 preschool and school-age children.
  • Colorado’s licence number: 1645225.
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 6 complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Founded (4), Unfounded (2).
  • 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 18, 2026Stage II: FoundedReceived May 18, 2026; CDEC contacted the provider May 22, 2026; 5 citations; cleared Jul 13, 2026; case 273823.
Apr 7, 2026Complaints: FoundedReceived Apr 7, 2026; CDEC contacted the provider Apr 20, 2026; 1 citation; cleared Apr 21, 2026; case 272016.
Jan 30, 2026Stage II: UnfoundedReceived Jan 30, 2026; CDEC contacted the provider Feb 11, 2026; 3 citations; cleared Mar 3, 2026; case 269002.
Jan 18, 2024Complaints: FoundedReceived Jan 18, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Feb 21, 2024; 1 citation; cleared Feb 29, 2024; case 215782.
Nov 9, 2023Complaints: FoundedReceived Nov 9, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Nov 30, 2023; 6 citations; cleared Dec 5, 2023; case 212578.
Jun 1, 2023Complaints: UnfoundedReceived Jun 1, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Jun 2, 2023; 11 citations; cleared Sep 22, 2023; case 202599.

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 3 of five, as Colorado rates it (awarded Jul 31, 2024, valid until Jul 31, 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.
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Discovery Kids Childcare at Rockrimmon 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:

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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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