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The Gardner School of Denver Tech Center

A child care center in Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

5580 S Park Place, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.

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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 90 citations in 17 months of the last 46. Last cited Feb 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 49 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on May 28, 2026 (Limited Supervisory).

90 citations in all, 26 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

90 citations in 17 months of the last 46. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

90 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.

Feb 10, 2026: follow-up (case 269547)2 citations
  • 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.

    Rule 2.223.D.5.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2026.

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

    Rule 2.229.S.1. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 10, 2026.

Dec 4, 2025: supervisory (case 225155)2 citations
  • All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 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: Dec 4, 2025.

Oct 8, 2025: stage II (case 263399)4 citations
  • 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: Oct 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

  • A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.

    Rule 2.223.D.4.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 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: Oct 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 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: Oct 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Sep 8, 2025: stage II (case 262122)5 citations
  • 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 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: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025.

  • All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

    Rule 2.223.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 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: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025.

Sep 8, 2025: follow-up (case 262786)2 citations
  • All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025.

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

    Rule 2.225.B. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025.

Sep 8, 2025: complaints (case 261558)2 citations
  • The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting.

    Rule 2.206.B.22. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 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: Sep 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025.

Dec 9, 2024: renewal-Probationary (case 246139)1 citation
  • 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: Dec 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

Oct 24, 2024: follow-up (case 247152)1 citation
  • 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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

Sep 25, 2024: probationary (case 238820)6 citations
  • Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

    Rule 2.220.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 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: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 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: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

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

    Rule 2.229.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 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: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

  • Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

    Rule 2.237.E. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

Jul 8, 2024: injury (case 226221)1 citation
  • 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: Jul 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 15, 2024.

May 1, 2024: follow-up (case 222203)4 citations
  • 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: May 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 8, 2024.

  • 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: May 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 8, 2024.

  • All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

    Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 8, 2024.

  • 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: May 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 8, 2024.

Mar 11, 2024: limited Supervisory (case 217405)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: Mar 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

Feb 13, 2024: stage II (case 216379)5 citations
  • The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:Promote responsive and positive child, staff, and family relationships and interactions;

    Rule 2.206.B.8.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 2, 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: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 2, 2025.

  • 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: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 2, 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: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 2, 2025.

  • Any form of restraint is not permitted.

    Rule 2.225.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 2, 2025.

Feb 13, 2024: follow-up (case 217288)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: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2024.

  • 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. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2024.

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

    Rule 2.225.B. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2024.

Jan 25, 2024: limited Supervisory (case 214898)1 citation
  • All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

    Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 2, 2024.

Dec 21, 2023: follow-up (case 212805)2 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 4, 2024.

  • 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. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 4, 2024.

Nov 30, 2023: follow-up (case 212316)3 citations
  • 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: Dec 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 13, 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: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 13, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.91.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 13, 2023.

Nov 7, 2023: follow-up (case 212315)5 citations
  • In the infant program, there must be a qualified Infant Program Supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. An individual qualified as an Infant Early Childhood Teacher must be responsible during the remaining time.

    Rule 7.702.45.B.2.a. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

  • There must be assigned at least one (1) Infant Program Supervisor in the infant program for each twenty (20) or fewer infants in attendance.

    Rule 7.702.45.B.2.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

  • There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

    Rule 7.702.46.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

  • Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

    Rule 7.702.71.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.71.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

Oct 4, 2023: stage II (case 209748)10 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 Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning 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 reporting to a law enforcement, county department of human or social services agency.

    Rule 7.701.52.B.a.d.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • 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.

    Rule 7.702.31.B.7. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

    Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

    Rule 7.702.62.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.71.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.71.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • 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 7.702.71.L. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.72.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Sep 20, 2023: injury (case 209220)6 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 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2023.

  • Staff Aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the Director or a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.

    Rule 7.702.45.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2023.

  • Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 weeks to 18 months: 10 infants 12 months to 36 months: 10 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children 3 years to 4 years: 20 children 4 years to 5 years: 24 children 5 years and older: 30 Children Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 Children

    Rule 7.702.46.A.15. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 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: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 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: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2023.

Sep 6, 2023: injury (case 208640)8 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 7.701.56.D.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping.

    Rule 7.702.46.A.10.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.

    Rule 7.702.62.D.4.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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

    Rule 7.702.71.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Sep 6, 2023: injury (case 208377)5 citations
  • The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child?s health statement completed by a health care provider.

    Rule 7.702.34.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

  • A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.

    Rule 7.702.35.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Jul 10, 2023: supervisory (case 185340)11 citations
  • 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 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: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 2023.

  • Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

    Rule 7.702.91.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 4, 2023.

All 49 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
May 28, 2026Limited Supervisory (case 273052)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Apr 30, 2026Limited Supervisory (case 271873)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Mar 31, 2026Limited Supervisory (case 270171)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Mar 31, 2026Injury (case 271675)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Feb 23, 2026Limited Supervisory (case 269204)No citations; cleared Feb 23, 2026.
Feb 10, 2026Follow-up (case 269547)2 citations; cleared Feb 10, 2026.
Dec 4, 2025Supervisory (case 225155)2 citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Dec 4, 2025Follow-up (case 266870)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Oct 8, 2025Stage II (case 263399)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 4 citations; cleared Oct 16, 2025.
Sep 8, 2025Complaints (case 261558)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 2 citations; cleared Sep 15, 2025.
Sep 8, 2025Stage II (case 262122)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 5 citations; cleared Sep 15, 2025.
Sep 8, 2025Follow-up (case 262786)2 citations; cleared Sep 15, 2025.
Jul 10, 2025Injury (case 258161)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Jul 10, 2025Injury (case 258337)No citations; cleared Jul 10, 2025.
Dec 9, 2024Renewal-Probationary (case 246139)1 citation; cleared Jan 8, 2025.
Nov 19, 2024Probationary (case 247160)No citations; cleared Nov 19, 2024.
Oct 24, 2024Probationary (case 245236)No citations; cleared Oct 24, 2024.
Oct 24, 2024Follow-up (case 247152)1 citation; cleared Jan 8, 2025.
Sep 25, 2024Probationary (case 238820)6 citations; cleared Jan 8, 2025.
Sep 25, 2024Injury (case 244728)No citations; cleared Sep 25, 2024.
Aug 27, 2024Probationary (case 236126)No citations; cleared Dec 19, 2024.
Jul 29, 2024Probationary (case 234229)No citations; cleared Jul 29, 2024.
Jul 18, 2024Injury (case 234366)No citations; cleared Jul 18, 2024.
Jul 8, 2024Probationary (case 225154)No citations; cleared Jul 8, 2024.
Jul 8, 2024Injury (case 226221)1 citation; cleared Jul 15, 2024.
Jul 8, 2024Injury (case 233314)No citations; cleared Jul 8, 2024.
Jun 12, 2024Supervisory (case 204980)No citations; cleared Jun 12, 2024.
Jun 12, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 223611)No citations; cleared Jun 12, 2024.
May 28, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 222219)No citations; cleared May 28, 2024.
May 1, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 220576)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
May 1, 2024Follow-up (case 222203)4 citations; cleared May 8, 2024.
Apr 4, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 219150)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Mar 11, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 217405)1 citation; cleared Jan 8, 2025.
Mar 11, 2024Injury (case 218432)No citations; cleared Jan 8, 2025.
Feb 13, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 216199)No citations; cleared Jan 4, 2025.
Feb 13, 2024Stage II (case 216379)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 5 citations; cleared Jan 2, 2025.
Feb 13, 2024Follow-up (case 217288)3 citations; cleared Feb 27, 2024.
Jan 25, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 214898)1 citation; cleared Feb 2, 2024.
Dec 21, 2023Follow-up (case 212805)2 citations; cleared Jan 4, 2024.
Dec 21, 2023Injury (case 213975)No citations; cleared Dec 21, 2023.
Dec 1, 2023Injury (case 213563)No citations; cleared Dec 1, 2023.
Nov 30, 2023Follow-up (case 212316)3 citations; cleared Dec 13, 2023.
Nov 7, 2023Follow-up (case 212315)5 citations; cleared Dec 7, 2023.
Oct 4, 2023Stage II (case 209748)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 10 citations; cleared Oct 11, 2023.
Sep 20, 2023Injury (case 209220)6 citations; cleared Oct 4, 2023.
Sep 6, 2023Injury (case 208377)5 citations; cleared Oct 11, 2023.
Sep 6, 2023Injury (case 208640)8 citations; cleared Oct 11, 2023.
Jul 10, 2023Supervisory (case 185340)11 citations; cleared Aug 4, 2023.
Jul 10, 2023Injury (case 204507)No citations; cleared Jul 10, 2023.

Is it licensed?

  • Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
  • Licensed for 213 children: 24 infants, 49 toddlers, 140 preschool and school-age children.
  • Colorado’s licence number: 1750406.
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 5 complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Founded (5).
  • 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
Sep 19, 2025Stage II: FoundedReceived Sep 19, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Oct 8, 2025; 4 citations; cleared Oct 16, 2025; case 263399.
Aug 14, 2025Complaints: FoundedReceived Aug 14, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Sep 8, 2025; 2 citations; cleared Sep 15, 2025; case 261558.
Aug 27, 2025Stage II: FoundedReceived Aug 27, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Sep 8, 2025; 5 citations; cleared Sep 15, 2025; case 262122.
Jan 30, 2024Stage II: FoundedReceived Jan 30, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Feb 13, 2024; 5 citations; cleared Jan 2, 2025; case 216379.
Sep 19, 2023Stage II: FoundedReceived Sep 19, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Oct 4, 2023; 10 citations; cleared Oct 11, 2023; case 209748.

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 The Gardner School.
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 1 of five, as Colorado rates it.
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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Place
The Gardner School of Denver Tech 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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