When reviewing a program's inspection report, remember that some violations are serious. Other violations are much less serious (e.g., an administrative mistake like not having a training certificate in a staff member’s file). If you are looking for care for an infant, make sure the program doesn’t have any violations related to safe sleep. This is one type of serious violation. If you are looking for care for a toddler, adult-child ratios are very important.

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If you need help understanding a program report or have questions, please contact the Department of Early Childhood Public File Review at 1-303-866-6029. If you have concerns about a child care program or would like to report a licensing violation, please call the child care complaint line at 303-866-5958.

Many children have a hard time adjusting when they start a new program or switch programs. Often, children display challenging behavior when their social-emotional needs are not being met or are not understood by the adults around them. Learn more about social-emotional development and how to support children in this area.

If you have concerns that your child is struggling in his or her program, talk to the child care provider right away. Your child’s provider has access to state-approved professionals who can provide more support for children who are having a hard time. Ask your provider about the Early Childhood Mental Health consultant program.

If you are worried that your child may be suspended or expelled from a program, ask to see the program’s policy. Every program has a policy that outlines under what circumstances a child will be suspended or expelled. If you have concerns about a child care program or would like to report a licensing violation, please call the child care complaint line at 303-866-5958.