Arvada Childcare: Criminal Probe Opens After Infant Critical Condition
State officials suspended a home daycare license after an infant was hospitalized in near-fatal condition, prompting a police investigation.
By Fatou Kim ·
Colorado regulators have suspended the license of an Arvada home daycare following a serious incident that left an infant in critical condition. The action comes as Westminster police launch a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's hospitalization last month.
Hannah Fuller, a parent whose two sons attended the facility, described the day she was summoned to pick up her children. An assistant to the daycare operator, who is also the owner's daughter, called in a panicked state, reporting that an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller stated that upon arrival, she was offered minimal details and repeated assurances that the situation was under control, despite sensing that the emergency was more severe than initially described.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood issued the suspension order, citing the child's transport to a hospital in a critical or near-fatal state. The document also highlighted previous concerns regarding the facility's owner, including a misdemeanor child abuse charge from an incident in February 2026. Additionally, the order noted that the owner was caring for four infants despite holding a license for only two. The injured child and one of Fuller's sons were among the four infants in her care at the time.
Westminster police have confirmed the matter is now a criminal investigation, though no arrests have been made. Fuller expressed frustration over the lack of immediate accountability. The injured child's family has requested privacy but allowed Fuller to share an update on the boy's condition. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging and faces a lengthy recovery. Fuller noted that the family is treating small improvements as victories while acknowledging the child will never be the same.
Investigative procedures have included requests for parents to bring their children for physical examinations to check for internal damage. Fuller said investigators have not yet shared their findings on what specifically occurred at the daycare during the incident. The police department acknowledged the concern among families in a statement, emphasizing that investigations involving children's safety require careful review to protect both the integrity of the case and the privacy of those involved.
During a recent visit to the location, a family member present at the daycare declined to comment and directed questions to an attorney. The attorney also chose not to speak to the media at this time. The department encouraged parents with questions to contact them directly for updates.
The next scheduled step in the legal process involves the daycare owner's court appearance on October 29. This hearing addresses the earlier child abuse charge cited in the suspension order, separate from the current criminal probe regarding the recent incident.
The suspension order marks a significant regulatory action against the facility, reflecting the state's concern over the safety protocols and licensing compliance of the home daycare.
