Arvada Daycare Crisis: License Suspended After Infant Left Near-Death

Four infants were in the care of a single Arvada daycare operator, double the number her license allowed, according to a state suspension order issued this week. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood revoked the facility's license following a review of an incident that left a baby in critical condition last month.

Westminster police have opened a criminal investigation into the event. Officials said no arrests have been made as detectives review the circumstances. The suspension order noted the child was transported to a hospital in a critical or near-fatal state. The daycare's owner is scheduled to appear in court on October 29 for a separate, earlier misdemeanor child abuse charge from February 2026.

Hannah Fuller, whose two sons attended the center, described receiving a frantic call from the operator's daughter, who serves as an assistant. The assistant reported that an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller said she was given few details upon arrival, only repeated assurances that everything was fine. She expressed frustration at the lack of transparency during the initial days following the incident.

"Why is no one being held accountable? It's really frustrating," Fuller said. The injured child's family, who requested anonymity, shared an update through Fuller. The boy suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. His family is focused on small improvements while preparing for a long recovery. Fuller noted the child will never be the same as before the accident.

Police have requested that parents bring their children for physical examinations to check for internal damage. Investigators have not yet disclosed to the parents what they believe happened inside the daycare that day. The state's order cited the previous abuse charge and the over-capacity issue as part of its decision to suspend the license.

A family member present at the daycare location declined to comment when visited by reporters, directing questions to an attorney. The attorney also declined to make a statement. A police spokesperson said in a statement that the department understands the concern of the families. Officials emphasized that investigations involving children require careful review to protect the integrity of the process and the privacy of those involved.

The department encouraged parents with questions to contact police directly. The owner's court appearance on October 29 addresses the February charge, while the current criminal probe into the recent injury remains active.