Arvada Daycare Owner Faces Court Date: Four Infants in Care Despite Two-Child License

The owner of a home daycare in Arvada is scheduled to appear in court on October 29 regarding a prior child abuse charge, according to state records. This hearing comes as Westminster police conduct a criminal investigation into the condition of an infant who was hospitalized last month.

Hannah Fuller, a parent of two boys enrolled at the facility, described the events that triggered the scrutiny. She received a phone call from the operator's daughter, who acted as an assistant. The caller reported in a frantic voice that an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller said she arrived to find the assistant offering only assurances that everything was fine, despite her intuition suggesting a more severe incident.

A suspension order from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood provides specific details about the child's condition. The document states the infant was taken to the hospital in critical or near-fatal condition. The order also notes that the owner was caring for four infants at the time, even though her license allowed for only two. Fuller’s son and the injured child were among those four infants in the home.

The state citation references a previous misdemeanor child abuse charge against the owner from an incident in February 2026. The injured child’s family requested anonymity but shared an update through Fuller. The boy suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. His family is currently managing a long recovery process, taking small improvements as positive steps while acknowledging he will never be the same.

Westminster police have asked other parents to bring their children for physical exams to check for internal damage. Investigators have not yet told parents their theory of what happened that day. No arrests have been made in the current criminal probe. A police spokesperson noted that investigations involving children’s safety require careful review to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of those involved.

When Denver7 visited the daycare location, a family member was present. The family member declined to comment and referred questions to an attorney, who also did not speak to reporters. Fuller expressed frustration over the lack of immediate accountability. "Why is no one being held accountable? It's really frustrating," she said.