La Petite Academy runs 11 licensed locations in Denver.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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 · March 11, 2026
2.212.A · Correction due March 11, 2026
Confirmed through staff member statements that a child sustained an injury on the playground, but the facility failed to report the incident for several hours.
Required correction: Immediately, (3/11/2026), all staff must demonstrate the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/18/2026. Correct by 03/11/2026
Complaint · March 11, 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.
Supervisory visit · February 9, 2026
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due February 9, 2026
At the time of the visit, on the Pre-K playground, there was not 6" of resilient surfacing under the climbing bar.
Required correction: Immediately, ( 2/9/2026), resilient surfacing must be raked regularly to retain it's resiliency. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the Director raked the wood chips to a 6" depth. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/16/2026. Correct by 02/09/2026
2.209.A.7
Reviewed 5 children's files and observed 4 files to be lacking documentation of an updated emergency medical authorization.
Complaint · May 21, 2025
2.223.B.4.a · Correction due May 21, 2025
Confirmed through staff statements that a staff member doesn't immediately allow children to get off their nap mat's after waking up.
Required correction: Immediately ( 5/21/2025) Children must be allowed to leave their sleeping area immediately upon waking. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/28/2025. Correct by 05/21/2025
2.212.A
Confirmed through staff statements that a staff member will hold a child on their napping mat, rather than allow the child to get off of the mat, when the child wakes up.
Complaint · May 21, 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 · March 31, 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 · March 18, 2025
2.230.C.6 · Correction due March 18, 2025
At the time of the visit, on the preschool playground, the slide had separated from the platform, leaving a gap that poses a strangulation hazard.
Required correction: Immediately ( 3/18/2025), All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/25/2025. Correct by 03/18/2025
At the time of the visit, the playground fencing had loose wooden fence planks on all playgrounds. On all playgrounds, several wooden fence planks had holes with sharp edges. On the Pre-K playground, two fence planks were
2.209.A.7 · Correction due March 18, 2025
Reviewed 7 child files and observed two files to be lacking an updated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated annually by the parent or guardian.
Required correction: Immediately ( 3/18/2025), Review all children's files. All children's files must have an updated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated annually by the parent or guardian. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/25/2025. Correct by 03/18/2025
Supervisory visit · May 8, 2024
2.121.D.5 · Correction due May 8, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files. Brittany & Arqueda missing documentation of a current FBI background check clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must renew the FBI background check every 5 years. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Brittany & Arqueda have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the FBI clearance letters with a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
At the time of visit, in the Twos classroom, a sharpie, a bottle of Dermasil, a bottle of sunscreen, a bottle of hand lotion, and bandaids were labeled 'keep out of reach of children' and were in an unlocked drawer that was accessible
2.127.B · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, the facility did not have posted the most recent report of inspection or a notice as to where the report could be reviewed.
Required correction: Immediately, the facility must have the most recent ROI posted or a notice of where the report can be reviewed in a prominent location at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.127.D · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, the classroom postings were missing the ages of children cared for in the room.
Required correction: Immediately, all classrooms must post the age of children cared for in the room at all times. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.209.A.7
Reviewed 12 child files. 6 child files missing updated parent/guardian authorizations for emergency medical care.
2.212.G · Correction due June 8, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files. Kahlda, Jarmila, Malika, Jesinia, and Paula missing updated self-reported health histories. Zanae missing a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider.
Required correction: Review all staff files. All staff must have a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, and/or a subsequent health history submitted annually. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 06/08/2024
2.213.A · Correction due May 8, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files. K.P., P.A., M.H., Z.I., Melissa, and Paula missing documentation of a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children.
Required correction: Immediately review all staff files. All staff must complete a building and physical premise safety training prior to working with children. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.120.I · Correction due May 8, 2024
Reviewed 18 staff files. Jarmila missing documentation of a current TRAILS background check clearance letter in the last 5 years.
Required correction: Immediately, all staff must update the TRAILS background check every 5 years.. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Jarmila has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the TRAILS background check clearance letter for staff member Jarmila with a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.229.L · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Twos classroom, hair ties, barrettes, a penny, a small wooden ball, and caramel popcorn were in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children and are choking hazards.
Required correction: Immediately, any materials accessible to children under three years old must not be a choke hazard at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the director moved the items to a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.230.B
At the time of visit, in the Toddler classroom, chairs were stacked 5-6 chairs high posing a safety hazard to children.
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, on the Preschool playground, the mulch at the bottom of the slide measured less than 1 inch deep.
Required correction: Immediately, all climbing equipment and slides 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.230.C.1.c · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, the resilient surface measured 6 inches in most areas, however the mulch was compacted and had not been raked regularly to retain resiliency.
Required correction: Immediately, loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain resiliency at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.237.B · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Pre-K classroom, the toilet in the bathroom was broken and there was a hole with sharp edges in the door to the bathroom. In the Preschool classroom, the door frame around the storage closet had chipped and missing paint.
Required correction: Immediately, buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. Submit photo documentation and a written statement of compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
2.237.D · Correction due May 8, 2024
At the time of visit, in the Twos classroom, batteries were in an unlocked drawer and were accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, batteries and other hazardous items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the director moved the batteries to a locked drawer making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 6/8/2024. Correct by 05/08/2024
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Complaint · August 9, 2023
Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due August 29, 2023
All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure that all children's heads are not covered with blankets during naptime. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/5/2023.
Complaint · June 29, 2023
Unfounded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due July 18, 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: Ensure that all classrooms are in ratio at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 8/1/2023.
Unfounded · 7.702.62.D.5.a.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due July 18, 2023
Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
Required correction: Ensure that all cots are spaced at least 2 feet apart. Submit a written statement of complaince by 8/1/2023.
Unfounded · 7.702.61.A.1.b · Correction due July 18, 2023
All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.
Required correction: Immediately, ensure diaper changing supplies are placed in an area inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of complaince by 8/1/2023.
Unfounded · 7.702.71.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due July 18, 2023
Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit, the director placed the disinfectant on the top shelf of the cubby making it inaccessible to children. No response is needed.
Unfounded · 7.702.71.H · Equipment/Materials · Correction due July 18, 2023
Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately ensure all sharp tools and instruments are inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the director placed the nail clippers in a locked drawer. No response is needed.
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.
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