“Learn as We Grow ® uses hands-on, play-based, and inquiry-driven experiences that cultivate children’s future-ready skills.” lapetite.com, July 2026
La Petite Academy runs 11 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 5 of the 15 visits below. Across Denver centers it cites something at about 55% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Denver with Denver and never with another state.
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Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood lists each program’s complaints on its Colorado Shines page, with the department’s verdict on each and a report behind it, going back about three years. Older complaints are released only on request. The department does not rank complaints by severity in either place.
Complaint · August 27, 2026
Founded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Probationary visit · January 9, 2026
2.237.B · Correction due January 9, 2026
At the time of visit, observed throughout the building to have paint chipping and minor cracks on the walls accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately 1/8/2025, buildings must kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/09/2026
2.229.C · Correction due January 9, 2026
At the time of visit, observed in the twos classroom in a broken unocked cabinet to have soap labeled "keep out of reach".
Required correction: Immediately 1/9/2025, items labeled "keep out of reach" must bed inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/30/2025. Correct by 01/09/2026
Probationary visit · November 19, 2025
2.237.D · Correction due November 19, 2025
At the time of visit, observed in the twos room to have soft furnishings peeling up and a mouse trap. In the toddler one classroom a fraying rug. In the school-age classroom, a broken table and a minor hole in the floor by the wall.
Required correction: Immediately 11/19/2025, all hazardous items must kept out of reach of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
2.237.B · Correction due November 19, 2025
At the time of visit, observed paint chipping throughout the classroom in the two's, toddler one, EPS and PreK.
Required correction: Immediately 11/19/2025, the building must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 11/26/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
At the time of visit, observed the PreK playground to be lacking resilient surfacing around climbing equipment at least 18 inches or higher.
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due November 19, 2025
At the time of visit, observed in the two bathrooms diaper changing supplies accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately 11/19/2025, all diaper changing supplies must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director removed the supplies. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 11/26/2025. Correct by 11/19/2025
Probationary visit · October 2, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due October 2, 2025
At the time of visit, observed on the EPS playground to have holes and large burrows caused by a wild animal.
Required correction: Immediately 10/2/2025, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 10/16/2025. Correct by 10/02/2025
Complaint · July 7, 2025
Founded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Complaint · July 7, 2025
Unfounded
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record and publishes an investigation report for it. Shortlist has not read that report, so this row includes no citation detail.
Supervisory visit · November 20, 2024
2.216.C.2 · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Emily C, Shaunna B. and Alondra C. to be lacking documentation of eight hours of orientation at the toddler program.
Required correction: Immediately (11/20/2024), Review all staff files. All staff members working under the supervision of the toddler early childhood teacher must complete 8 hours of toddler orientation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.213.C
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Destiny B., Brianna W., Tiana B., Emily C., and Alondra C. to be lacking an updated Department-approved safe sleep training.
2.223.A.2 · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed in the Two's classroom, that 14 children were in the classroom but only 13 children were signed in on the written attendance verification log.
Required correction: Immediately (11/20/2024), The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.230.C.6 · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed on the preschool playground that 4 slides had separated from the platform, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Required correction: Immediately (11/20/2024), all pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.229.C
At the time of the visit, observed in the Pre-K classroom in an unlocked cabinet, foam soap and peroxide labeled keep out of reach of children to be accessible to children.
2.229.H · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, observed adult scissors in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K classroom, accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately (11/20/2024), Sharp tools must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the visit when the Director removed the scissors from the room, making the scissors inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.213.B · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Brianna W., Alondra C., Tiana B. and Emily C., to be lacking an updated Department-approved training in standard precautions.
Required correction: Immediately ( 11/20/2024) Review all staff files. All staff must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.122.A
At the time of the visit, observed the fire inspection to have expired on 7/15/2024 and the health inspection to have expired on 8/18/2023.
2.213.D · Correction due November 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Brianna W. and Alondra C. to be lacking updated Department-approved prevention of shaken baby.
Required correction: Immediately ( 11/20/2024) Review all staff files. All staff working with children less than 3 years of age, must have an updated Department-approved prevention of shaken baby. Submit documenation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 11/20/2024
2.213.F · Correction due December 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Alondra C. and Brianna W. to be lacking an updated Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff not required by rule must complete Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module. Submit documenation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024
2.213.I · Correction due December 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Shaunna B., Brianna W., and Alondra C. to be lacking the Department-approved training on implicit bias.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must complete the Department-approved training on implicit bias. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024
2.213.K · Correction due December 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Monica G. to be lacking documentation of the Department-approved training : Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All directors and assistant directors must complete the the Department-approved training : Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024
2.213.L
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Emily C. and Alondra C. to be lacking an hour of child development training.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must have an hour of child development training.
2.212.G · Correction due December 20, 2024
At the time of the visit, reviewed 10 staff files and observed Joey C., Tiana B., and Lesya R., to be lacking documentation verifying that they are in good mental, physical and emotional health.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must have documentation verifying that they are in good mental, physical and emotional health. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/20/2024
Supervisory visit · January 17, 2024
2.212.G · Correction due February 16, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that Abril J, Emily C, Megan D, and Nada M. were missing documentation of a medical statement.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/16/2024. Correct by 02/16/2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that Alexis M. was missing documentation of a current Standard
2.213.G · Correction due February 16, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed that Alexis M. and Joey C. were missing documentation of a current abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Within 30 days, review all staff files and all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using department-approved training about abuse prevention and must be taken within 30 days of employment and annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 2/16/2024. Correct by 02/16/2024
2.219.B.3
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of a current health statement.
2.230.B · Correction due January 17, 2024
In the 2's Classroom, observed the bathroom to be cluttered with toys and furniture.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024
Complaint · January 11, 2023
Founded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due January 17, 2023
Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children
Required correction: Correct immediately. Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. The infant ratio is 1 staff member to 5 infants. Submit statement of compliance by 1/31/2023.
The Department of Early Childhood keeps about three years of complaints on a program’s public page. Anything older is released only on request, as a single file covering the whole state. Shortlist asked for that file under the Colorado Open Records Act and renews it yearly; it is what this page shows for complaints older than the department’s own window.
The file this page is built from arrived on September 1, 2026 and covers complaints the department publishes today, and complaints back to January 2023 obtained by records request. The next request goes in September 2027.
The department publishes a report for each of these visits. Shortlist has not read those reports yet, so this page shows when the state came and not what it found.
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Not yet reported: children per teacher.
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