New Horizon Academy
A child care center in Broomfield, Colorado 80021
555 Zang Street, Broomfield, Colorado 80021.
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The short answer
Record last released by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Nov 2, 2026.
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
CDEC’s file lists 35 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Sep 23, 2026 (Injury).
35 citations in all, 6 of them from complaints and Stage II investigations.
Where Colorado posts its reports: Colorado Shines.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
When those citations happened
35 citations in 14 months of the last 46. Last cited Jan 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each citation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
Jan 16, 2026: supervisory (case 252801)3 citations
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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;
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Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Aug 13, 2025: complaints (case 260788)1 citation
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
Jul 22, 2025: complaints (case 258910)2 citations
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The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children’s illnesses, accidents, and injuries
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
May 8, 2025: injury (case 256020)2 citations
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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.
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All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Apr 29, 2024: complaints (case 221766)1 citation
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Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Apr 11, 2024: injury (case 220848)1 citation
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Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.
Jan 24, 2024: follow-up (case 215462)2 citations
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A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Jan 2, 2024: complaints (case 214615)2 citations
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A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Verification of qualifications and training.
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The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Dec 7, 2023: follow-up (case 213841)8 citations
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At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.
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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.
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Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
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All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
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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.
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Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
Oct 4, 2023: capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 210559)1 citation
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Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Jul 6, 2023: limited Supervisory (case 203270)1 citation
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Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
May 18, 2023: limited Supervisory (case 199608)2 citations
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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 CPR for all ages of children.
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The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Apr 19, 2023: supervisory (case 180300)4 citations
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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.
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
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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 CPR for all ages of children.
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At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child?s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child?s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Mar 20, 2023: follow-up (case 197668)1 citation
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Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Feb 16, 2023: follow-up (case 195640)2 citations
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
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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.
Jan 31, 2023: follow-up (case 194643)2 citations
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All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise
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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.
All 35 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 23, 2026 | Injury (case 279661) | No citations; cleared Oct 5, 2026. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Injury (case 277122) | No citations; cleared Aug 17, 2026. |
| May 12, 2026 | Injury (case 273434) | No citations; cleared May 26, 2026. |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Injury (case 270503) | No citations; cleared Mar 16, 2026. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Supervisory (case 252801) | 3 citations; cleared Jan 28, 2026. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Injury (case 266585) | No citations; cleared Dec 23, 2025. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Injury (case 262336) | No citations; cleared Sep 26, 2025. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Complaints (case 260788) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 1 citation; cleared Aug 27, 2025. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Complaints (case 258910) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 2 citations; cleared Aug 6, 2025. |
| May 8, 2025 | Injury (case 256020) | 2 citations; cleared Jun 10, 2025. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Supervisory (case 220274) | No citations; cleared Apr 14, 2025. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Injury (case 250625) | No citations; cleared Feb 4, 2025. |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Complaints (case 247895) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; no citations; cleared Nov 22, 2024. |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Injury (case 246376) | No citations; cleared Nov 20, 2024. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Complaints (case 221766) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 1 citation; cleared May 15, 2024. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Complaints (case 220372) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; no citations; cleared Apr 11, 2024. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Injury (case 220848) | 1 citation; cleared Apr 11, 2024. |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Supervisory (case 199638) | No citations; cleared Mar 28, 2024. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Follow-up (case 216474) | No citations; cleared Feb 2, 2024. |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Follow-up (case 215462) | 2 citations; cleared Feb 7, 2024. |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Complaints (case 214615) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 2 citations; cleared Jan 11, 2024. |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Follow-up (case 214884) | No citations; cleared Jan 2, 2024. |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Follow-up (case 213841) | 8 citations; cleared Jan 5, 2024. |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 210559) | 1 citation; cleared Oct 4, 2023. |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Limited Supervisory (case 204868) | No citations; cleared Aug 4, 2023. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Limited Supervisory (case 203270) | 1 citation; cleared Jul 6, 2023. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Injury (case 203382) | No citations; cleared Jul 6, 2023. |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Limited Supervisory (case 201805) | No citations; cleared Jun 12, 2023. |
| May 18, 2023 | Limited Supervisory (case 199608) | 2 citations; cleared May 26, 2023. |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Supervisory (case 180300) | 4 citations; cleared Jun 1, 2023. |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Limited Supervisory (case 197750) | No citations; cleared Apr 19, 2023. |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Injury (case 197486) | No citations; cleared Mar 20, 2023. |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Follow-up (case 197668) | 1 citation; cleared Mar 20, 2023. |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Follow-up (case 195640) | 2 citations; cleared Feb 24, 2023. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Follow-up (case 194643) | 2 citations; cleared Feb 14, 2023. |
Is it licensed?
- Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Licensed for 186 children: 20 infants, 48 toddlers, 118 preschool and school-age children.
- Colorado’s licence number: 1733483.
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 (3), Unfounded (3).
- Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
| Received | Case and outcome, in CDEC’s words | In CDEC’s file |
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| Aug 1, 2025 | Complaints: Founded | Received Aug 1, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Aug 13, 2025; 1 citation; cleared Aug 27, 2025; case 260788. |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Complaints: Founded | Received Jul 2, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Jul 22, 2025; 2 citations; cleared Aug 6, 2025; case 258910. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Nov 7, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Nov 21, 2024; no citations; cleared Nov 22, 2024; case 247895. |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Apr 22, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Apr 29, 2024; 1 citation; cleared May 15, 2024; case 221766. |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Apr 1, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Apr 11, 2024; no citations; cleared Apr 11, 2024; case 220372. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Complaints: Founded | Received Dec 18, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Jan 2, 2024; 2 citations; cleared Jan 11, 2024; case 214615. |
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.
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 Nov 29, 2021, valid until Sep 30, 2027).
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How does it compare nearby?
- Programs aren’t compared with each other here: CDEC’s file doesn’t grade its citations by how serious they are.
| Place | |
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| New Horizon Academy This child care provider | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Inspections, investigations and complaints are from the file CDEC sent for a data request, from Jan 1, 2023, and the file it sends each month since. CDEC says its file may miss a program licensed during that time that is no longer licensed, and that its records may change as they are updated or finalized.
- CDEC’s file gives each rule cited, its category, and the days set to correct it and to clear the case, but not what the inspector wrote: Colorado Shines has each monitoring report. CDEC doesn’t grade citations by how serious they are.
- This page is built from the dataset of licensed child care facilities CDEC publishes monthly on data.colorado.gov, so a program licensed or closed since may be missing or still shown. It leaves out 24-hour licence types and care that is exempt from licensing.
- Colorado’s roster carries no enforcement actions, hours or staffing levels.
Sources
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report (data.colorado.gov, a9rr-k8mu).
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). data.colorado.gov’s terms ask for this disclaimer: “The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the State of Colorado. THE STATE OF COLORADO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY AS TO THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR CONTENT OF ANY DATA MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS SITE. THE STATE OF COLORADO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The data is subject to change as modifications and updates are complete. It is understood that the information contained in the Web feed is being used at one’s own risk.” Facts are extracted; monitoring reports are not republished.
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023.
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 29, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it. No licence stated: CDEC sent this file for a data request that said it would be shown on a free public website. Its disclaimer says the data “is now subject to open records law”. Shown free, never sold.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Colorado’s own record is on coloradoshines.com. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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