Four Infants in Care: Key Figure in Arvada Daycare Suspension

A home daycare in Arvada is under criminal investigation after regulators suspended its license this week. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood issued the order following an incident last month in which an infant was hospitalized in critical condition. The suspension document also noted that the facility was caring for four infants at the time, double the number permitted by the operator's license.

Hannah Fuller, a parent of two boys enrolled at the center, said she received a frantic phone call from an assistant to the operator. The assistant, who is the operator's daughter, reported that an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller stated she arrived at the facility and was told everything would be fine, though she felt the situation was more serious. "My gut was like I think something worse is going on, but you don't want to think it, because then you feel guilty that you put your kids in that situation that could have been them," Fuller said.

The state's order describes the child as being taken to a hospital in critical or near fatal condition. Westminster police have classified the matter as a criminal investigation, though no arrests have been made. Fuller expressed frustration with the lack of immediate accountability. The suspension order also cited a previous misdemeanor child abuse charge from February 2026. The injured child and one of Fuller's sons were among the four babies under the owner's care.

The family of the injured boy has requested anonymity. Through Fuller, they shared that the child suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. "They're just taking little improvements as wins, and just hoping for the best," Fuller said. "But they don't quite know what it will look like. They do know he will never be the same."

Police have requested that other parents bring their children for physical exams to check for internal damage. Investigators have not yet disclosed their findings regarding the specific events of the day to the parents. A family member of the owner, who answered the door during a Denver7 visit, declined to comment and referred questions to an attorney. The attorney also declined to comment.

A police spokesperson said in a statement that the department understands the concern for families. The spokesperson noted that investigations involving children's safety take time and require careful review to protect integrity and privacy. The department will share information when legally able and encouraged parents with questions to contact the department directly.

The daycare owner is scheduled to appear in court on October 29 regarding the earlier child abuse charge.