“The Learning Experience Academic Program (L.E.A.P.®) encourages your child to learn their favorite way: by exploring and doing. Every lesson, activity, and interaction is designed to build strong foundations in language, problem-solving, social skills, and emotional growth.” thelearningexperience.com, July 2026
“Both! L.E.A.P.® blends hands-on play with intentional learning.” thelearningexperience.com, July 2026
The Learning Experience runs 10 licensed locations in Denver.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood cited something at 11 of the 25 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 · October 21, 2025
2.223.D.4.b · Correction due October 21, 2025
In Preschool 1, four sleeping mats were torn and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, sleeping cots and mats must be in good repair at all times. Correct by 10/21/2025
2.230.B · Correction due October 21, 2025
In Toddler A, a pillow cover was ripped and was a safety hazard for children.
Required correction: Immediately, indoor materials must be safe and free of hazards at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the pillow was placed on a high shelf making it inaccessible to children. No response needed. Correct by 10/21/2025
2.237.B
In Infant B, paint on the wall behind the rocking chair was peeling and pieces of paint were on the floor and accessible to children.
Required correction: Immediately, buildings must be in good repair and maintained in a safe condition at all times. Correct by
Probationary visit · May 19, 2025
2.237.B · Correction due May 19, 2025
In Preschool 3, the border on the floor to be coming off the wall.
Required correction: Building must be kept in good repair. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, Assistant Director glued the piece back to the wall. No response required. Correct by 05/19/2025
Limited Supervisory visit · April 21, 2025
2.230.B · Correction due April 21, 2025
A football in Toddler B labeled 3+ was accessible to under 3.
Required correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be free from hazard. Correct immediatley. Corrected at the time of inspection. The Director removed the ball. Correct by 04/21/2025
Complaint · January 14, 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.
Complaint · December 5, 2024
2.206.B.22 · Correction due December 5, 2024
Identified through staff statements that staff members are not documenting diaper changes per policy.
Required correction: Policy for diaper changing must be followed, correct immediately 12/5/24. Correct by 12/05/2024 Complaint Allegation : RP stated that CH1 had bite marks, and staff members did not know about them. - UNFOUNDED Complaint Allegation :
Complaint · December 5, 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 · December 5, 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.
Probationary visit · November 7, 2024
2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due November 7, 2024
In the Twaddler Room mats were not at least 2 feet apart.
Required correction: Cots or pads must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on all sides during rest time. Correct immediately 11/7/2024. Corrected at the time of visit, Director moved the pads to be 2 feet apart. No reponse required. Correct by 11/07/2024
Probationary visit · October 10, 2024
2.229.C · Correction due October 10, 2024
In Preschool 1 observed sanitizer on a shelf at children's level. This is in direct violation of stipulation "Q" for the probationary license.
Required correction: All items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible at all times. Correct at the time of visit, Director moved the bottle to a locked cabinet. No response required. Correct by 10/10/2024
2.213.G · Correction due October 10, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Alicia C to have expired department approved child abuse prevention training (10/1/24 expired).
Required correction: Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed annually. Corrected at time of visit, Alicia completed the training. No response required. Correct by 10/10/2024
2.213.B · Correction due October 10, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and found Mercedez G. and Sonia C. department approved Standard Precautions certificate to not have been completed.
Required correction: Staff must complete a Department approved Standard Precautions training to include signatures. Corrected at time of visit, Director completed the certificates. No response required. Correct by 10/10/2024
2.121.J.1 · Correction due October 11, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and found Peyton P (DOH 4/22/24) to need an out of state background check 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 have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (Out of State Clearance Letter) for staff with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 10/11/2024
2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 24 staff members and found Haley S. (DOH10/24/22) to not have Child Abuse and Neglect check (TRAILS).
2.212.G · Correction due November 10, 2024
Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Mercedez G (DOH 5/2/23) to be missing a health statement signed by a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain a health statement for staff, correct by 11/10/24. Correct by 11/10/2024
Probationary visit · September 16, 2024
2.223.A.2 · Correction due September 16, 2024
Upon arrival to the Toddler room, teachers reported 7 children in care, there were 8 children in care. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "F" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Attendance must be verified throughout the day, correct immediately 9/16/24. Correct by 09/16/2024
2.229.L · Correction due September 16, 2024
Small buttons on artwork in Preppers classroom, posing potential choking hazard. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "R" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Materials that could pose a choke hazard must not be in areas for children under 3 years of age, correct immediately 9/16/24. *Corrected at time of inspection, Director taped over the buttons. No response is required. Correct by 09/16/2024
2.230.B · Correction due September 16, 2024
An infant sitting in a high chair with broken straps. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "S" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 9/16/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the high chair from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 09/16/2024
2.219.B.2 · Correction due October 16, 2024
Reviewed 12 child files and observed one child to have an expired health statement.
Required correction: Obtain current health statement for child, correct by 10/16/24. Correct by 10/16/2024
Probationary visit · August 20, 2024
2.223.C.17 · Correction due August 20, 2024
Music equipment to be within 1 foot of a sleeping infant.
Required correction: Music equipment must be at least 3 feet from sleeping infants, correct immediately 8/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director moved the music equipment. No response is required. Correct by 08/20/2024
2.229.L
Paper clips to be hanging from the ceiling in the Infant B room. This is a direct violation of stipulation "R" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Materials that could pose a choking hazard must not be in areas accessible to children under the age of 3 years, correct immediately 8/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the paper clips. No response is
2.230.B · Correction due August 20, 2024
Cords in the PS2 and PS3 rooms to be plugged into outlets and not plugged into any device, posing a potential safety hazard. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "S" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Materials must be safe and free of hazards, correct immediately 8/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director unplugged the cords from the outlets. No response is required. Correct by 08/20/2024
2.222.A.1.b · Correction due August 20, 2024
Diaper supplies on the floor in the PS1 bathroom accessible to children.
Required correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to children, correct immediately 8/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director removed the items from the bathroom. No response is required. Correct by 08/20/2024
2.217.A.15 · Correction due August 20, 2024
Upon arrival to Infant A room there were 11 infants in the room. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "C" on the probationary license.
Required correction: Maximum group size must be maintained at all times, correct immediately 8/20/24. *Corrected at the time of inspection, Director moved an infant to Infant B room. No response is required. Correct by 08/20/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · April 3, 2024
2.229.M · Correction due April 3, 2024
A glass jar with purple plastic flowers accessible to children on a shelf in the Preschool 1 classroom.
Required correction: Ensure that all glass materials are inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. *Corrected at the time of inspection, director moved the jar to a cabinet and made it inaccessible to children. No response needed for this violation. Correct by 04/03/2024
Limited Supervisory visit · March 6, 2024
2.224.A.5 · Correction due March 6, 2024
Cocktail grapes approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch and not cut up, served to children in the Prepper B 2's preschool classroom.
Required correction: Ensure all foods offered are age appropriate and do not pose a choking hazard. Correct immediately and send a statement of compliance to specialist with written response. Correct by 03/06/2024
Showing 25 of 31 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.
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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