La Petite Academy runs 11 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 16 of the 20 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.
Probationary visit · August 3, 2026
2.224.A.11 · Correction due August 3, 2026
Snack crackers and children's water bottles on the diaper changing table in the One's classroom.
Required correction: A food preparation area separate from the diaper changing table must be available and utilized. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved the food and beverages to the counter, separate from the diaper changing area. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/03/2026
2.230.B · Correction due August 3, 2026
Exposed plastic weed matting in the sand box located on the EPS playground, posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: All outdoor materials and equipment must be safe and free of hazards. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the weed matting from the play area. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/03/2026
Probationary visit · July 10, 2026
2.127.A · Correction due July 10, 2026
No license was posted at the time of inspection.
Required correction: License must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous location which is easily observable when entering the facility. Corrected at the time of inspection, director posted the current probationary license. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/10/2026
2.223.D.5.a · Correction due July 10, 2026
4 children in the PreK classroom were not provided cots during rest time.
Required correction: A cot must be provided for all children in care for longer thatn 5 hours. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff placed cots out for all children. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/10/2026
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due July 10, 2026
2 cots in the EPS classroom less than two feet apart.
Required correction: Cots must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved cots to be more than 2 feet apart. No response is necessary. Correct by 07/10/2026
2.230.B · Correction due July 10, 2026
A gap between the slide and platform of the "Kangaroo climber" located on the toddler playground, posing a hazard.
Required correction: All outdoor equipment must be safe and free from hazards. Correct by 07/10/2026
Limited Supervisory visit · June 1, 2026
2.223.D.4 · Correction due June 1, 2026
Two cots to be spaced less than two feet apart in the Preschool classroom during rest time.
Required correction: All cots must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides during rest time. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved the cots to be 2 feet apart. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/01/2026
2.229.C · Correction due June 1, 2026
A low unlocked cabinet containing Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children", accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom.
Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff locked the cabinet making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 06/01/2026
Limited Supervisory visit · April 2, 2026
2.127.D · Correction due April 2, 2026
Ratio and capacity posting to be missing from the Twos, EPS, PreK. Previously cited 9/30/2025.
Required correction: Licensed capacity and staff-to child ratio must be posted in every licensed room in the facility. Corrected at time of visit, director posted temporary ratio and capacity in each room. Submit written response for plan of ongoing compliance. Correct by 04/02/2026
2.220.K
Reviewed 6 childrens files, observed CH3 and CH5 to be missing topical preperations permission.
Required correction: Obtain permission for topical preparations, retain in children files. Submit written response of compliance to
2.209.A.7 · Correction due April 2, 2026
Reviewed 6 childrens files, observed CH6 to be missing documentation of emergency medical authorization.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of emergency medical authorization, retain in childs file. Submit written response for plan of ongoing compliance. Correct by 04/02/2026
Limited Supervisory visit · March 4, 2026
2.229.L · Correction due March 4, 2026
Multiple puppets labeled for ages 18 months and up in the Toddlers classroom accessible to children under 18 months.
Required correction: Toys and materials accessible to children under the age of three must not be a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the puppets from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/04/2026
Renewal-Probationary visit · December 12, 2025
2.121.J.1
Reviewed 16 staff files, observed SM5 to have lived out of state within the last 5 years and be missing documentation of out of state clearance letter for one state.
2.133.B · Correction due December 12, 2025
Reviewed 16 staff files, observed SM11 to be missing documentation of training in fire safety and use of available fire extinguishers.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of required training in fire safety and use of available fire extinguishers. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.218.C.5 · Correction due December 12, 2025
Two expired health care action plans for emergency medications.
Required correction: Obtain current health care action plans for emergency medications. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.220.J · Correction due December 12, 2025
Epi pen to be expired as on 11/30/2025.
Required correction: Expired medication must be sent home or disposed of properly. Corrected at the time of inspection, medication was sent home with parent. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.229.C · Correction due December 12, 2025
Pink Salve diaper ointment labeled "Keep out of reach of children" left on the diaper changing table in the infant room, accessible to children. A can of aerosol Wizard bathroom spray located on an open shelf in the EPS classroom.
Required correction: Items labeled "Keep out of reach" must be inaccessible to children, Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved ointment to a locked drawer inaccessible to children. Director removed the can of aerosol Wizard bathroom spray from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due December 12, 2025
Reviewed all name to face attendance records, observed one staff member to be signed in to the Twos classroom and present in the Infant Classroom and observed incorrect number of children accounted for in the EPS classroom at 10am, staff recorded 7 children, 8 children were signed into the classroom and counted by licensing specialist. Previously cited.
Required correction: Attendance must be recorded and verified accurately throughout the day. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.230.B · Correction due December 12, 2025
Observed two children in the Two's classroom playing with a loose light table electrical cord, posing a strangulation hazard.
Required correction: All materials accessible to children must be safe and free from hazards. Corrected at time of inspection, staff secured the cord with tape. No response is necessary. Correct by 12/12/2025
2.122.A
Currenting health inspection to be non compliant.
Probationary visit · November 18, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due November 18, 2025
A container of playdough with a large amount of mold growing inside the container on a low shelf accessible to children in the EPS classroom.
Required correction: All materials accessible to children must be safe and free from hazards. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed all items from the classroom No response is necessary. Correct by 11/18/2025
2.230.C.8
A large black toy container with cracks around the edges posing a pinch hazard and a large broken waffle block toy with sharp edges on the infant/toddler playground, posing a safety hazard to children.
2.237.B · Correction due November 18, 2025
Two missing/broken ceiling tiles in the PreK/Preschool bathroom exposing pink insullation which was blown around when the light/fan switch was turned on.
Required correction: Buildings must be kept in good repair and safe condition. Correct by 11/18/2025
Probationary visit · September 30, 2025
2.127.D · Correction due September 30, 2025
The Two's classroom to be missng the posted classroom capacity and staff to child ratio.
Required correction: Every room in the facility must post the licensed capacity of the room and the staff-to child ratio required by regulation. Corrected at the time of inspection, director posted the capacity and ratio for the Twos classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 09/30/2025
2.229.L · Correction due September 30, 2025
Small halloween stickers on the bulletin board in the infant classroom, posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Any material accessible to children under three years of age must not be a choking hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the stickers from the bulletin board. No response is necessary. Correct by 09/30/2025
Complaint · September 5, 2025
Reviewed documentation, observed no documentation of the parent receiving a copy of the center's policies and procedures.
Complaint · September 5, 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.
Probationary visit · August 7, 2025
2.121.J.1 · Correction due August 7, 2025
Reviewed 5 staff files, observed SM2 to be missing documentation of out of state background clearance letter for AZ.
Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that SM2 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check, Out of State Clearance Letters for SM2 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 08/07/2025
Probationary visit · July 11, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due July 18, 2025
An exposed jagged broken fence post remnant protruding from the ground on the south side of the preschool playground, a broken metal full sized basketball hoop laying on the ground near the west side of the fence on the preschool playground, and a broken white rain gutter with sharp edges attached to the bottom of the fence on the EPS playground all posing safety hazards.
Required correction: All equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards. Correct by 07/18/2025
2.230.C.3.a · Correction due July 11, 2025
Two toddler slides to be positioned facing toward each other with less than two feet of use zone from the exit of each slide, posing a safety hazard.
Required correction: Toddler slides require a six foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide. Corrected at the time of inspection. Director moved slide. Correct by 07/11/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · June 17, 2025
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due June 17, 2025
Several cots in the Twos classroom to be less than two feet feet apart during nap time while children were sleeping.
Required correction: Cots must be spaced at least two feet apart on all sides during rest time. Correct by 06/17/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · April 4, 2025
2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 4, 2025
18 children signed into the Preschool classroom on the name to face attendance sheet and 19 children were counted in the classroom.
Required correction: Staff must completed written verification throughout the day, including during transition, verification must be accurate. Correct by 04/04/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · March 6, 2025
2.229.K · Correction due March 6, 2025
Two toy bars stored under the evacuation crib in the infant classroom.
Required correction: Nothing may be stored under any evacuation equiptment. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the toy bars. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/06/2025
2.217.A.14 · Correction due March 6, 2025
Observed through name to face attendance records the PreK Classroom to be over ratio (1:16) in the morning between 8:10am-9:15am.
Required correction: Maintain required staff ratio at all times. Correct by 03/06/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · February 13, 2025
2.230.C.6 · Correction due February 13, 2025
The Little Tyke play structure on the Preschool/PreK playground to have several gaps around the blue slide posing pinch and strangulation hazard.
Required correction: All pieces of playground equipment must be free from hazards, any openings must be smaller than 3 1/2 inches to prevent entrapment and strangulation. Correct by 02/13/2025
Supervisory visit · December 23, 2024
2.120.I · Correction due December 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Brigette Dupont to have an expired TRAILS (exp: 7/26/2024) background check.
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 Brigette Dupont has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/23/2024
Reviewed current health inspection dated 6/5/2024, observed inspection to be non-compliant. Previously cited on 8/8/2024.
2.229.C · Correction due December 23, 2024
Container of Ice Melt labeled "Keep out of reach of children" located on the floor at the froont entry way of the building, accessible to children, posing a safety hazard.
Required correction: Make all items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of children" inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. Staff moved container to the office. Correct by 12/23/2024
2.230.B · Correction due December 23, 2024
Long orange electrical cord with exposed plug hanging down near the library area accessible to children and a long unplugged Ipad charger cord on a low shelf accessible to children in the early preschool room, posing a safety hazard.
Required correction: Electrical cords must be made inaccessible to children. Correct by 12/23/2024
2.212.G
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Jen Penfield and Allison Bradford to be missing current medical statment.
2.133.A · Correction due December 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Mackenzee S. to be missing training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
Required correction: Obtain required training. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist by 12/20/2024. Correct by 12/23/2024
2.133.B · Correction due December 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Cindy B, Andrya S., and Jennifer P. to be missing documentation of fire safety and fire extinguisher training.
Required correction: Obtain required training. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist by 12/30/2024. Correct by 12/23/2024
2.213.F · Correction due January 22, 2025
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Mackenzee S. to be missing documentation of CPR & First Aid training.
Required correction: Obtain required training. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist by 12/30/2024. Correct by 01/22/2025
2.213.G · Correction due December 23, 2024
Reviewed 13 staff files, observed Mercedee M. to be have an expired Child Abuse Prevention Training. (exp: 12/19/2023)
Required correction: Obtain required training. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist by 12/30/2024. Correct by 12/23/2024
Complaint · August 8, 2024
2.122.B
The most recent health inspection to be non-complaint.
2.217.A.15 · Correction due August 8, 2024
The attendance records and observed the twos classroom to have 11 toddlers (including toddlers under the two) with three staff members. Observed the classroom to be over maximum group size on 7.16.2024.
Required correction: Maximum group size must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately by 8.8.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the by 8.15.2024. Correct by 08/08/2024
Complaint · August 8, 2024
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.
Complaint · July 29, 2024
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 11, 2024
2.217.A.15 · Correction due July 11, 2024
Reviewed the attendance record for 7.10.2024 and observed the ones and twos classroom to be combine. Observed 11 children from 7:49 am until 7:52 am and 12 children from 7:52 am until 7:55 am posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Maximum group size must not be exceeded. Correct immediately by 7.11.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.18.2024. Correct by 07/11/2024
2.113.A · Correction due July 11, 2024
Identified through a staff members statements that they were not over ratio on 7.10.2024. Upon review of the attendance record the Licensing Specialist observed 10 children with one staff member for approximately 15 minutes. The Licensing Specialist showed the staff member the attendance record and the staff member agreed that they were over ratio on 7.10.2024.
Required correction: Intentional false statements shall not be provided to any delegate of the Department. Correct immediately by 7.11.2024 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 7.18.2024. Correct by 07/11/2024
Showing 25 of 29 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.
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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