Westminster · Licensed center
The Learning Experience
- Large developmental center, licensed for 150 children.
What the state has found
The state lists 25 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Last visit
- November 4, 2025
- On file
- 25 visits since November 2023 · 6 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was October 21, 2025. 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.
Oct 2025 Probationary visit 3 findings
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
May 2025 Probationary visit 1 finding
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
Apr 2025 Limited Supervisory visit 1 finding
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
Jan 2025 Complaint Unfounded
Complaint · January 14, 2025
Dec 2024 Complaint
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 :
Dec 2024 Complaint Unfounded
Complaint · December 5, 2024
Dec 2024 Complaint Founded
Complaint · December 5, 2024
Nov 2024 Probationary visit 1 finding
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
Oct 2024 Probationary visit 6 findings
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 A.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, A. 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 M.G. and S.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 P.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 H.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 M.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
Sep 2024 Probationary visit 4 findings
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
Aug 2024 Probationary visit 5 findings
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
Apr 2024 Limited Supervisory visit 1 finding
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
Mar 2024 Limited Supervisory visit 1 finding
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.
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 October 9, 2026 and covers complaints the department publishes today, and complaints back to January 2023 obtained by records request. The next request goes in October 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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How they teach
Developmental and play-based
“Both! L.E.A.P.® blends hands-on play with intentional learning.”
Who cares for your child
Lizeth (Lead Teacher) since 2017, Celestina (Assistant Director) six years there, Gary (Assistant Teacher) since 2020, Perla (Lead Teacher) five years there, Alicia (Center Director) four years there and Andrea (Lead Teacher), 27 years in early childhood.
Of 1,717 Denver-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Updates for parents
- Bubbles and Friends parent app (daily reports, photos, updates)
- Closed
- Closed for Teacher In-Service Day (Aug 3) and Labor Day (Mon, Sept 7)
Details
- Website
- thelearningexperience.com
- Address
- 13539 Huron Street
- License
- 1717455, active
- Quality program
- Colorado Shines Level 1
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 6 years
- Chain
- The Learning Experience
- Owner
- The Learning Experience brand is owned by Harvest Partners, a private-equity firm. Most of its schools are owned by franchisees.
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
Who cares for your child
A day here
- Updates for parents, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
Details
- Website — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 data.colorado.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
- Chain — Checked October 2026 thelearningexperience.com
- Owner — Checked October 2026 harvestpartners.com
The private-equity firm Harvest Partners lists The Learning Experience as a current investment, made in July 2025, and describes it as a franchisor and operator of early childhood education schools. So a single center may be run by a franchisee or by the company. harvestpartners.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Denver-area’s 1,147 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 402 children. Small is 10 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.