Little People's Landing

Center · Highlands Ranch · 122 Plaza Drive

What kind of place is this?

Size 91 children licensed In the middle half for Denver centers, where the middle half licenses 40–113. Measured across 1,156 Denver centers, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 2
License status Active

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Last visit
May 7, 2026
On file
3 visits since April 2024 · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was March 17, 2026. Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

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.

May 2026 Complaint

Complaint · May 7, 2026

Identified through staff statements SM1 did harshly approach CH1 in an incident physically and verbally.

State records file

May 2026 Complaint Founded

Complaint · May 7, 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.

State records file

Feb 2026 Supervisory visit 9 findings

Supervisory visit · February 17, 2026

2.229.C · Correction due February 17, 2026

At the time of inspection the specialist observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to children in the Preschool Classroom. In the Preschool Bathroom also observed wipes labeled "keep out of reach" were also observed on top of the toilet, accessible to children. Also in the Preschool Bathroom, several diaper creams, Aquaphor, and boogie spray in a plastic drawer in the bathroom labled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. On the West side of the building were the Preschool and Prek aged children walk through the specialist observed potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.

Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessibe to children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 02/17/2026

At the time of inspection the specialist observed insect repellent in a sink in the Preschool Bathroom causing a potental hazard to children. Also in the same Preschool Bathroom the specialist observed a drain on the floor without a cover or mesh across the whole causing a potental hazard to children. Outside on the Preschool Playground the specialist observed trash and debri on the ground of the playground, causing a potenal hazard to children. The specialist also observed a box-cutting knife in the sink in the Preschool classroom, along with some other items, causing a potential

Correction due February 17, 2026

The specialist reveiwed 8 staff files and observed SM1 missing current documentation of Safe Sleep training.

Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Safe Sleep training. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist and documentation of completed training to the specialist. Correct by 02/17/2026

Correction due February 17, 2026

The specialist reveiwed 8 staff files and observed SM1 missing current documentation of Child Abuse Prevention training.

Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Child Abuse Prevention training. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist and documentation of completed training to the specialist. Correct by 02/17/2026

2.138.A

At the time of inspection, the specialist reviewed the documentation of drill logs. After reviewing the written documentation the specialist observed no written documentation of Fire Drills being completed for the months of December, Janruary and February. Also missing written documentation of Tornado Drills being completed on March and October. In addition, missing two lockdowns for 2025

2.121.J.1 · Correction due February 17, 2026

Reviewed 8 staff files observed SM2 missing current documentation of Out of State Clearance letter. SM2 indicated on checklist that SM2 has lived out of the state of Colorado in the last 5 years. 2.120.

Required correction: Obtain Out of State clearance letter for SM2. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 2 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letter for staff member 2 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 02/17/2026

2.120.C.1.a.1

At the time of inspection the specialist observed SM2 alone in the Pre K classroom supervising 4 children ages 4 years to 5 years of age. The specialist reviewed SM2 staff file and observed no documentation of a Out of State Clearance letter for staff member.

2.209.A.7 · Correction due February 17, 2026

The specialist reviewed 3 child files and observed 2 children missing current documentation of Emergency Medical Authorization.

Required correction: Obtain current documentation of Emergency Medical Authorization for both children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 02/17/2026

2.209.B.4 · Correction due March 17, 2026

The specialist reviewed 3 child files and observed 1 child with an expired health statement.

Required correction: Obtain a current health statement for the one child. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/17/2026

State records file

Mar 2025 Supervisory visit 10 findings

Supervisory visit · March 18, 2025

2.212.G · Correction due April 18, 2025

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed McKenzie to be missing a current medical statement signed and dated by a physican.

Required correction: Obtain a current health statement for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 04/18/2025

2.213.B · Correction due March 18, 2025

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Tiffany to be missing a current Standard Precautions training.

Required correction: Obtain a current Standard Precautions training for the staff member. Submit a written response to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.213.C · Correction due March 18, 2025

Identified through staff statement, Tiffany does spend time in the infant room. Specialist reviewed Tiffany file and observed Tiffany to be missing current documentation of Safe Sleep training.

Required correction: Obtain a current Safe Sleep training, for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specailist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.213.G · Correction due March 18, 2025

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Tiffany to be missing a current Child Abuse Prevention training.

Required correction: Obtain a current Child Abuse Prevention training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.213.N · Correction due March 18, 2025

Identified through staff statement that Tiffany collects, reviews, and maintains child immunization records at the program. Specialist reviewed Tiffany's file and observed Tiffany to be missing a current Child Immunization training.

Required correction: Obtain a current immunization training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.121.J.1 · Correction due March 18, 2025

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Tiffany with a hire date of 11/13/23 and Faith with a hire date of 8/27/24 to be missing an 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 Tiffany and Faith have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check, for staff members Tiffany and Faith with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.229.C · Correction due March 18, 2025

In the preschool classroom, observed wipes on a low table accessible to children labeled "keep out of reach". In the infant classroom observed wipes labled "keep out of reach" on a countertop near the diaper changing area within arms reach of children. On the west side of the building observed potting soil on the ground labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.

Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.230.B · Correction due March 18, 2025

On the preschool playground observed a torn overhead shaded area, as well as trash and debris on the preschool playground causing a potential hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials and furnishings must be sturdy,safe and free of hazards. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.230.C.1.c · Correction due March 18, 2025

On the preschool playground observed less than 6 inches of resilient material under the swings and the play structure.

Required correction: Loos fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six inches. Submit a written response of compliance to the specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

2.120.C.2 · Correction due March 18, 2025

Reviewed 11 staff files and observed Peyton and Terreance to be missing current documentation of TRAILS 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 Peyton and Terreance have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS, for staff members Terreance and Peyton with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/18/2025

State records file

Jun 2024 Complaint

Complaint · June 24, 2024

2.120.C.2 · Correction due June 24, 2024

Identified through staff statement that Anna Baker was in a classroom prior to submission of TRAILS background check. After reviewing staff file, observed Anna Baker date of hire was 5/31/24 and last day of employment was 6/18/2024. Director stated that submission of TRAILS was not completed while staff member was employed.

Required correction: TRAILS must be submitted within 10 days of the first day of employment. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 06/24/2024

State records file

Jun 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · June 24, 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.

State records file

Apr 2024 Supervisory visit 8 findings

Supervisory visit · April 18, 2024

2.216.C.2 · Correction due April 18, 2024

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Cheyenne H to be missing Infant and Toddler orientation. At the time of inspection Cheyenne H was working in the Toddler Classroom.

Required correction: All staff working with Infant and Toddler Classrooms must have 8 hours of orientation. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/18/2024

2.212.G

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Bethany W, Ashly H, and Cheyenne H to be missing documentation of medical statement signed and dated by a physician.

2.213.B · Correction due April 18, 2024

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Ashly H and Kaitlin B to be missing current documentation of Standard Precautions Training.

Required correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training prior to working with children. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist and documentation of completed training. Correct by 04/18/2024

2.213.C · Correction due April 18, 2024

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Ashly H to be missing a current Safe Sleep training. At the time of inspection Ashly H was working in the Infant classroom.

Required correction: All staff working with infants less than 12 months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants. Obtain current documentation of Safe Sleep training for staff member. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist and documentation of completed training. Correct by 04/18/2024

2.213.G

Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Ashly H and Kaitlin to be missing current documentation of Child Abuse Prevention training.

2.138.A · Correction due April 18, 2024

Reviewed documentation of emergency drills and observed no documentation of drills.

Required correction: Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 04/18/2024

2.209.B.4 · Correction due May 18, 2024

Reviewed 4 child files and observed one child to be missing current documentation of health statement completed by a health care provider.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of current health statement for each child. Submit a written response of compliance to specialist. Correct by 05/18/2024

2.209.A.7

Reviewed 4 child files and observed 1 child files missing current documentation of emergency medical authorization.

State records file

Where this record comes from

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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All checked July 2026.

What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

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