Arvada Daycare Suspension: Operator Held Four Infants, Double the State Limit

A home daycare in Arvada is no longer operating after state officials suspended its license following a critical incident involving an infant. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood issued the suspension order, which cites a criminal investigation now active in Westminster. Parents of children enrolled at the facility are being asked to take their kids for physical exams to check for internal damage.

Hannah Fuller, whose two sons attended the daycare, described the moment the incident became apparent. An assistant to the operator, who is also the operator's daughter, called Fuller in a frantic state to report that an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller arrived at the facility and received limited details, only repeated assurances that the situation was under control. She later stated that her instinct told her the situation was more serious than indicated, though she resisted the thought because of guilt over her children's safety.

The state suspension order reveals that the facility was caring for four infants at the time of the incident, despite a license permitting only two. The injured child and one of Fuller's sons were among those four. The order also references a prior misdemeanor child abuse charge connected to an incident in February 2026 involving the owner.

Westminster police have confirmed the matter is under criminal investigation but have not made any arrests. The injured child, whose family requested anonymity, suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. Fuller, who shared updates with permission, noted that the family is treating small improvements as victories while facing a long recovery. She said the boy will never be the same.

The daycare owner is scheduled to appear in court on October 29 to address the earlier child abuse charge. Investigators have not yet informed parents what they believe happened at the facility on the day of the injury. A family member of the owner declined to comment during a recent visit, referring questions to an attorney who also did not provide details.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said investigations involving children's safety require careful review to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of those involved. The department advised parents with questions to contact the police directly. The spokesperson noted that information will be shared when legally possible.