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Thrive Littleton

A child care center in Littleton, Colorado 80123

5472 S Federal Cir, Littleton, Colorado 80123.

Colorado’s own record, on coloradoshines.com

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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 14 citations in 4 months of the last 46. Last cited Apr 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 29 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Oct 13, 2026 (Stage II).

14 citations in all, 7 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

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

14 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.

Apr 28, 2026: supervisory (case 256522)3 citations
  • The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following: Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions;

    Rule 2.218.C.5.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2026.

  • In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

    Rule 2.223.C.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2026.

  • Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

    Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2026.

Oct 24, 2025: follow-up (case 263520)2 citations
  • 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: Oct 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 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 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2025.

Jun 24, 2024: stage II (case 225196)7 citations
  • The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

    Rule 2.206.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

  • The center must apply sunscreen, have the parent(s)/guardian(s) apply sunscreen, or use another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection for children prior to children going outside. Sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label.

    Rule 2.221.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

  • 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

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

    Rule 2.229.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

  • If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

    Rule 2.233.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

Jan 8, 2024: capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 215131)2 citations
  • 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: Jan 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 22, 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: Jan 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 22, 2024.

All 29 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 13, 2026Stage II (case 280256)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; no citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Sep 16, 2026Injury (case 278689)No citations; cleared Sep 17, 2026.
Jul 20, 2026Injury (case 275562)No citations; cleared Jul 20, 2026.
Jul 20, 2026Injury (case 275925)No citations; cleared Jul 20, 2026.
Jul 20, 2026Injury (case 276130)No citations; cleared Jul 20, 2026.
Apr 28, 2026Supervisory (case 256522)3 citations; cleared May 11, 2026.
Oct 24, 2025Follow-up (case 263520)2 citations; cleared Oct 29, 2025.
Oct 24, 2025Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 265053)No citations; cleared Oct 24, 2025.
Jul 2, 2025Injury (case 257482)No citations; cleared Jul 2, 2025.
May 8, 2025Supervisory (case 225311)No citations; cleared May 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025Injury (case 255927)No citations; cleared May 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025Follow-up (case 255938)No citations; no clearance date in CDEC’s file.
Nov 12, 2024Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 242369)No citations; cleared Nov 12, 2024.
Nov 12, 2024Follow-up (case 248011)No citations; cleared Nov 12, 2024.
Oct 28, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 245738)No citations; cleared Oct 28, 2024.
Oct 2, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 243403)No citations; cleared Oct 2, 2024.
Sep 10, 2024Limited Supervisory (case 238750)No citations; cleared Sep 10, 2024.
Aug 15, 2024Follow-up (case 235497)No citations; cleared Aug 15, 2024.
Jul 22, 2024Follow-up (case 235498)No citations; cleared Jul 22, 2024.
Jun 24, 2024Stage II (case 225196)Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 7 citations; cleared Jun 27, 2024.
Jun 14, 2024Supervisory (case 207569)No citations; cleared Jun 14, 2024.
May 17, 2024Follow-up (case 223067)No citations; cleared May 17, 2024.
Jan 8, 2024Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 215131)2 citations; cleared Jan 22, 2024.
Oct 27, 2023Injury (case 211727)No citations; cleared Oct 30, 2023.
Aug 17, 2023Supervisory (case 188934)No citations; cleared Aug 17, 2023.
Aug 3, 2023Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 206402)No citations; cleared Aug 3, 2023.
Jul 19, 2023Follow-up (case 205582)No citations; cleared Jul 19, 2023.
Jun 19, 2023Follow-up (case 203668)No citations; cleared Jun 23, 2023.
Jan 18, 2023Follow-up (case 193398)No citations; cleared Jan 18, 2023.

Is it licensed?

  • Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
  • Licensed for 98 children: 20 infants, 34 toddlers, 44 preschoolers.
  • Colorado’s licence number: 1767982.
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 2 complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Founded (1), Unfounded (1).
  • Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Source:

Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.

Complaints and Stage II investigations, newest first
ReceivedCase and outcome, in CDEC’s wordsIn CDEC’s file
Sep 29, 2026Stage II: UnfoundedReceived Sep 29, 2026; CDEC contacted the provider Oct 13, 2026; no citations; case 280256.
Jun 13, 2024Stage II: FoundedReceived Jun 13, 2024; CDEC contacted the provider Jun 24, 2024; 7 citations; cleared Jun 27, 2024; case 225196.

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 Coden Capital LTD.
Source:

Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.

How is it rated?

  • Colorado Shines: Level 4 of five, as Colorado rates it (awarded Jan 31, 2026, valid until Jan 31, 2029).
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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Thrive Littleton 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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