Arvada Daycare: Criminal Probe Opens After Infant Critical

Westminster police opened a criminal investigation into an Arvada home daycare following an incident that left an infant in critical condition. The probe began after the Colorado Department of Early Childhood issued a license suspension order in September 2026. No arrests have been made as of late October 2026.

Hannah Fuller, a parent of two boys enrolled at the facility, described receiving a frantic call from an assistant to the operator. The assistant, identified as the operator's daughter, stated an infant had choked and required CPR. Fuller arrived at the location but received minimal details beyond assurances that the children were safe. She noted a disconnect between the calm tone of the staff and her intuition that a severe event had occurred.

The state suspension order detailed the severity of the medical response. It recorded that the child was transported to a hospital in critical or near fatal condition. The document also revealed administrative violations. The owner was caring for four infants despite holding a license that permitted only two. The injured boy and one of Fuller's sons were among the four children present that day.

The suspension order cited a prior misdemeanor child abuse charge connected to an incident in February 2026. Fuller's sons were part of the group of children in the facility when the choking incident occurred. The injured child's family requested anonymity but allowed Fuller to share updates on his recovery. The boy suffered a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. His family expects a long recovery period and acknowledges he will not be the same child he was before the incident.

Police requested physical exams for other children who attended the daycare to check for internal damage. Investigators have not yet shared their findings regarding the specific events of the day with the parents. A family member at the daycare declined to comment on the visit by Denver7 and referred questions to an attorney, who also declined to comment.

A police spokesperson said the department understands the concern among families. The spokesperson noted that investigations involving children require careful review to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of those involved. Information will be shared when legally permissible. The daycare owner is scheduled to appear in court on October 29, 2026, regarding the earlier child abuse charge.