La Petite Academy runs 11 licensed locations in Denver.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · February 11, 2026
2.229.F · Correction due February 11, 2026
In the Toddler room, in unlocked cabinet in a container, a jar of glitter accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Required correction: Glitter must not be used with children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director removed the glitter from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
In the Toddler room, in unlocked cabinet in a container, adult scissors accessible to children.
2.229.L · Correction due February 11, 2026
In the PreK room, latch puzzle and counting puzzle labeled 3+, broken crayons and marker caps, accessible to children under 3 years of age.
Required correction: Choke hazards must be inaccessible to children under 3 years of age. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff removed the choke materials from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
2.230.C.8 · Correction due February 11, 2026
On the Preschool playground, debris spread out such as pieces of styrofoam and pieces of cardboard and paper.
Required correction: Outdoor play area must be kept free of debris. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director picked up the debris. No response required. Correct by 02/11/2026
2.235.D
Identified through staff statement that the school age children use the bathroom in the PreK room. The bathroom has 4 toilets and one partition.
2.238.H · Correction due February 11, 2026
In the Infant room, the exit was not clearly visible.
Required correction: Each path of escape must be clearly marked and exit must be clearly visible. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 02/11/2026
Complaint · February 11, 2026
Unfounded
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Supervisory visit · September 16, 2025
2.127.D · Correction due September 16, 2025
The Infant Room to be missing the capacity and ratio posted.
Required correction: The capacity and ratio must be posted in each room. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director posted the ratio and capacity in the Infant room. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.219.B.3
Reviewed 4 child files and identified one child's health statement to be expired.
2.133.A · Correction due September 16, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM4 to be missing the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training.
Required correction: All staff must complete the training. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.138.A · Correction due September 16, 2025
Facility to be missing documentation of Emergency drills. SM 2 stated that emergency drills were not completed as required since March or 2025.
Required correction: Emergency drills must be completed as required by rules and regulations. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
Identified SM4 to be acting as a Lead Teacher and to be missing documentation of qualifications.
2.216.C.2 · Correction due September 16, 2025
Identified SM10 to be working as Aide in the Toddler room and to be missing the 8 hours of orientation.
Required correction: Aides must complete 8 hours of toddler orientation. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 4 child files and identified one child's immunization record not documented on the approved certificate.
2.121.J.1 · Correction due September 16, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM10 (DOH 5/30/25) to be lived outside of the state in the past 5 years and to be missing Out-of-State Clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out-of-State clearance letter with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.220.D · Correction due September 16, 2025
One child's over the counter medication not labeled with child's name in the Preschool room.
Required correction: Medication must be labeled with child's first and last name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director labeled the medication. No response required. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.229.L
In the Early Preschool room, latch puzzle labeled 3+ accessible to children under 3 years of age. On the Toddler Playground, in unlocked storage cabinet, broken chalk and inflatable water equipment plugs, accessible to children under 3 years of age.
2.230.C.8 · Correction due September 16, 2025
On the Preschool playground, debris such as paper towel pieces, bandaid, foam plate pieces, spread on the ground, posing a potential hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor space must be kept free of debris. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.230.C.1.a · Correction due September 16, 2025
On the Preschool Playground, the resilient surfacing not meeting at least 6 inches in the use zone of the play structure.
Required correction: The rsilient surfacing must meet at least 6 inches in depth. Submit documentation with a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 09/16/2025
2.122.A
Facility to be missing a current Fire Inspection Report.
2.217.C.8 · Correction due September 16, 2025
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified Director with expired immunization training and no other staff with the training.
Required correction: The immunization training must be completed annually. Submit documentation with written statement of compliance to specialsit. Correct by 09/16/2025
Supervisory visit · October 23, 2024
2.213.B · Correction due October 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Melissa V., Dena L., Vanessa S. to be missing the required signature on the Standard Precautions training certificate.
Required correction: The certificate must have a required signature. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Director signed the certificates. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.219.B.1
Reviewed 5 child files and identified one child to be missing immunization statement and one child's immunization recorded on an unapproved form.
2.213.C · Correction due October 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Melissa V. to be missing a current Infant Safe Sleep training.
Required correction: Any staff working with infants must complete the training and update annually. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.213.N · Correction due November 23, 2024
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified the Director with expired immunization training and no other person with training.
Required correction: Staff who is responsible for children's immunization must complete the training. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist. Correct by 11/23/2024
2.216.B.1.a
Nancy R. acts as IPS but she does not have documentation for IPS qualifications. No other teacher IPS qualification was assigned to the Infant Room.
2.212.J.1.a · Correction due October 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files and identified Nancy R., Annie F., and Tia B. to be lived outside of the State of Colorado in the past 5 years and missing the out-of-state clearance letter.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Nancy R., Annie F., and Tia B. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff members with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.219.B.2
Reviewed 5 child files and identified one child to be missing the health statement and one child with expired health statement.
Required correction: All children must have a current health statement. Submit a written statement of compliance to specialist.
2.220.D · Correction due October 23, 2024
Seven diaper creams not labeled with child's last name in the Infant room.
Required correction: Diaper creams must be labeled with child's first and last name. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff labeled the diaper creams. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.223.C.2.a · Correction due October 23, 2024
Three cribs had loose sheets on the crib mattress in the Infant room. No children were observed sleeping in the cribs.
Required correction: Mattresses for cribs must have properly fitted sheet. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Assistant Director removed the loose sheets from the mattresses. Submit a written statement of future compliance to specialist. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.237.E · Correction due October 23, 2024
Large bucket with cleaning mop, accessible to children between the Early Preschool and Preschool rooms.
Required correction: Cleaning mops must be inaccessible to children. CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Staff placed the mop to an area inaccessible to children. No response required. Correct by 10/23/2024
2.138.A
Reviewed emergency drill logs and identified that Tornado drills were completed in August.
Supervisory visit · November 27, 2023
7.702.71.L · Correction due November 27, 2023
Observed pompoms and other small objects in three different sensory bins accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Preschool classroom. All objects can pose a potential choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years.
Required correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure that all materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years are not a choking hazard. *Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the items from the classroom and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
Reviewed 11 staff files, observed three files (Tia B., Alexis S., and Mackenzie W.) to be missing the out of state background checks. Tia was observed to be working alone in the Early Preschool classroom. Alexis and Mackenzie were observed to be working alone in the PreK. classroom.
7.702.91.H · Correction due November 27, 2023
At the time of the visit, observed 3 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children in the School Age classroom.
Required correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers. **Corrected at the time of the visit, the director placed protective covers on all outlets and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
7.702.34.A.7 · Correction due November 27, 2023
Reviewed 7 children's files, one file is lacking documentation of the emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) review all children's files, ensure all files have updated documentations of the emergency medical authorizations signed and dated by the child's parent or guardian. Correct by 11/27/2023
7.702.41.G · Correction due December 27, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff members files, three files (Tia B., Alexis S., and Alicia M.) are lacking documentation of the medical statements. Tia was hired on (3/13/2023), Alexis was hired on (10/23/2023), and Alicia was hired on (4/10/2023).
Required correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have updated documentation of the the staff health statement. Correct by 12/27/2023
7.702.42.G · Correction due December 27, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff members files, two files (Melissa V. and Serena M.) are lacking documentation of the department approved child abuse prevention training.
Required correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have documentation of the department approved child abuse prevention training. ** Corrected at the time of the visit for Melissa. Melissa completed the training at the time of the visit. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance for Serena M. Correct by 12/27/2023
7.702.51.A.2.b
Reviewed 7 children's files, two files are lacking documentation of the health statements signed and dated by the health care providers.
7.702.42.B · Correction due November 27, 2023
Reviewed 11 staff members files, one file (Melissa V.) is lacking the department approved Standard Precautions training.
Required correction: Review all staff members files, ensure all files have documentation of the department approved Standard Precautions training. **Corrected at the time of the visit, Melissa completed the missing training at the time of the visit. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due November 27, 2023
Upon entering the Infant room, specialist asked how many infants were in care, one of the teachers reported 7 while only 6 infants were in care.
Required correction: Attendance must be verified throughout the day, correct immediately 11/27/2023. Correct by 11/27/2023
Trails background check requests for Aubriana P. and Alexis S. weren't sent until 11/27/2023. Aubriana P.
Correction due November 27, 2023
It was identified that sometimes Ms. Alexis works alone in the PreK classroom. Ms. Alexis file is lacking documentation of the Trails clearance letter.
Required correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure that criminal background check requests are submitted and successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 11/27/2023
7.702.46.A.7 · Correction due November 27, 2023
It was identified that, sometimes Ms. Mackenzie would be assigned to work alone with children. Ms. Mackenzie's file is lacking documentation of ECT qualification.
Required correction: Immediately (11/27/2023) ensure there is a qualified ECT supervising each group of children at all times. Submit documentation with the written statement of compliance. Correct by 11/27/2023
At the time of the visit observed several torn window screens accessible to children in the Early Preschool/ Preschool playground.
7.702.71.C · Correction due November 27, 2023
Observed a bottle of floor cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked closet in the PreK classroom and a hand sanitizer bottle labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to children in the School Age classroom.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. **Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the hand sanitizer bottle and locked the closet and made both items inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 11/27/2023
7.702.62.C.1 · Correction due December 27, 2023
At the time of the visit observed only 8 cribs in the Infant classroom while the classroom is licensed for 10 children.
Required correction: Each infant up to 18 months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Correct by 12/27/2023
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.
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