Denver · Licensed center
Sewall Child Development
- Large play-based center, licensed for 118 children.
What the state has found
The state lists 4 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Last visit
- August 25, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since December 2023
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was November 1, 2025. Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood lists each program’s complaints on its Colorado Shines page, with the department’s verdict on each and a report behind it, going back about three years. Older complaints are released only on request. The department does not rank complaints by severity in either place.
Oct 2025 Supervisory visit 10 findings
Supervisory visit · October 2, 2025
2.229.H · Correction due October 2, 2025
Box cutter on a rolling cart in the main hallway accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director moved box cutter to an upstairs office making it inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.209.A.7 · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed 6 child files and observed no documentation of signed emergency medical authorization for 2 children.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current signatures from parents/guardians for emergency medical authorization. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.219.B.2 · Correction due November 1, 2025
Reviewed 6 child files and observed expired documentation of health statement for 1 child.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of health statement. Correct by 11/01/2025
2.138.A · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed facility's drill logs and observed no documentation of tornado drills or emergency/lockdown drlls conducted in the past 12 months.
Required correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of tornado drill monthly March-October and emergency/lockdown drills quarterly. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.230.C.1.a
Approximately 1-3 inches of resilient material surrounding the play structure on the East playground and approximately 2-3 inches of resilient material surrounding the play structure on the West playground.
2.230.B · Correction due October 2, 2025
Composite walkway on the East playground to have several broken slats creating sharp edges and potential hazards.
Required correction: Immediately make hazardous areas/items inaccessible to children. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.213.D · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed no current documentation of Shaken Baby training for SM#3 who was working with children under the age of 3 years at the time of inspection.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Shaken Baby training for all staff working with children under 3 years old. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.120.I · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails for SM#11.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #11 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff member #11 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.121.D.5 · Correction due October 2, 2025
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed no current documentation of FBI clearance letters for SM#6, SM#11.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members #6, #11 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI clearance letters for staff members #6, #11 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/02/2025
2.229.C · Correction due October 2, 2025
Several batteries in an unlocked drawer in the Hedgehogs room accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director removed batteries from the classroom, making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/02/2025
Oct 2024 Supervisory visit 14 findings
Supervisory visit · October 9, 2024
2.229.L · Correction due October 9, 2024
Several small pom poms on art work in the main hallway and small beads and broken crayon pieces in a basket on a low shelf in the Pandas room accessible to children under the age of 3 years posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - staff member removed small pom poms from artwork and beads and crayons from the classroom making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.229.M
One glass jar in the Pandas room and one ceramic tea pot in the Lion Cubs room all accessible to children under 5 years old and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION -
2.223.A.2 · Correction due October 9, 2024
Mountain Goats transitioning from outside back to their classroom and observed no documentation of written attendance verification taken by staff. Identified through staff member from the Eagles room's statement that they return to the classroom in small groups and the first group takes the attendance tracking document, leaving the remaining groups with no method of written attendance tracking for their transitions.
Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due October 9, 2024
Approximately 4-5 inches of woodchips under the main play equipment measuring at least approximately 2 feet in height throughout the equipment in the back of the building.
Required correction: Maintain at least 6 inches of resilient material under climbing equipment measuring over 18 inches in height. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.230.B · Correction due October 9, 2024
Exposed weed matting throughout the toddler playground posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous areas and items inaccessible to children. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.120.A
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members S. Q.R., J.Q., J.K., J.M.
2.121.D.4.a · Correction due October 9, 2024
Staff member J. M working with the Toddler groups during inspection and staff member J. K working alone with a group of children. Reviewe 21 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI, FBI, Trails clearance for staff member J. M., and no documentation of Trails clearance for staff member J. K.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members J. M., J.K. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members J. M., J.K. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.120.I
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance for staff members K. S., A.W., T.L.
2.121.D.5 · Correction due October 9, 2024
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no current documentation of FBI clearance letters for staff members A. L., J.M.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members A. L., J.M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letters for staff members A. L., J.M. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.133.A · Correction due October 9, 2024
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for staff member Z. H.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for all staff prior to working with children. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff
2.213.D · Correction due October 9, 2024
Staff member E. M. working with children under the age of 3 years. Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no documentation of current Shaken Baby training.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Shaken Baby training for all staff working with children under 3 years. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 10/09/2024
2.213.L · Correction due November 8, 2024
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed no documentation of child development training for staff members S. Q.R., S.M., E.M., C.K., D.O., K.S.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain 1 hour of child development training for allstaff within 90 days of hire. Correct by 11/08/2024
Staff members Z. H. working in Mountain Goats as ECT, K. S. working in Hedgehogs as ECT, S. Q.R working in Pandas as ECT. Reviewed 21 staff files and observed incomplete documentation of ECT qualifications for
Dec 2023 Supervisory visit 11 findings
Supervisory visit · December 4, 2023
7.702.72.B · Correction due December 4, 2023
Broken plastic sink in Lion Cubs, broken handle on a plastic tricycle on the front toddler playground both accessible to children and posing a potential hazard. Several exposed bolts on the back playground fence protruding at least approximately 1/2 inch, a rusted hole with sharp edges on a metal fence post on the back preschool playground, loose wooden handrail on bridge in front playground, and gap between the slide and platform with a protruding screw on the front playground all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make hazardous items and/or areas inaccessible to children. Submit detailed document with written response to specialist. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.46.C.8
Reviewed facility's Child Care Health Consultant's (CCHC) file and observed no documentation of CCHC's Immunization trainings.
7.702.71.G · Correction due December 4, 2023
Loose, empty grocery bags in the main entry way on a low shelf accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director moved bags to a higher shelf making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.71.C · Correction due December 4, 2023
A rolling cart in an open and unlocked office with several containers of disinfecting wipes and two bottles of cleaning solution all labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director closed and locked the office door making hazardous items inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 12/04/2023
Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed facility's emergency drill log and observed no documentation of emergency drills in the past 12 months and no documentation of tornado drills in the past 12 months.
Required correction: Conduct and maintain documentation of tornado drills monthly March - October and emergency drills quarterly. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.71.L · Correction due December 4, 2023
Artwork in the main hallway with small foam stickers accessible to children under the age of 3 years.
Required correction: Immediately make all hazardous items inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - director removed art with small foam stickers from the hallway making them inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.42.A · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no documentation of building and physical premises training for staff members A. W., J.K.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of building and physical premises training for all staff prior to working with children. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.702.42.G
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members R. S., I.A.
Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training. Submit detailed plan of action with
Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members J. K., E.M., S.R.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members J. K., E.M., S.R. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members J. K., E.M., S.R. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/04/2023
Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff members C. K., K.S., A.W., C.B., I.A., M. S.J., T.L.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members C. K., K.S., A.W., C.B., I.A., M. S.J., T.L. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members C. K., K.S., A.W., C.B., I.A., M. S.J., T.L. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/04/2023
7.701.33.D.5 · Correction due December 4, 2023
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no current documentation of FBI clearance letter for staff member A. W.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members A. W. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members A. W. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/04/2023
Where this record comes from
The Department of Early Childhood keeps about three years of complaints on a program’s public page. Anything older is released only on request, as a single file covering the whole state. Shortlist asked for that file under the Colorado Open Records Act and renews it yearly; it is what this page shows for complaints older than the department’s own window.
The file this page is built from arrived on October 10, 2026 and covers complaints the department publishes today, and complaints back to January 2023 obtained by records request. The next request goes in October 2027.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
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How they teach
Play-based
“Child-Focused Play-Based – We use curriculum proven to help children learn best”
A day here
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- sewall.org
- Address
- 940 Fillmore St
- License
- 46085, active
- Quality program
- Colorado Shines Level 4
- Ages they serve
- birth through 6 years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 sewall.org
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 sewall.org
Details
- Website — Checked July 2026 sewall.org
- Address, License — Checked July 2026 data.colorado.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.colorado.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 sewall.org
Large means the biggest quarter of Denver-area’s 1,147 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 402 children. Small is 10 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.