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November 2023 by Tessa Kochery
My niece and nephew had attended la petite academy. As of recently my sister decided to pull them from this facility.Previously to this decision my sister had addressed multiple concerns to the director Chantelle, regarding her son and the way they would try to “discipline” him in their care. She was always told her son had a bad day, or he was misbehaving. When she would ask what happened or what the situation was, nothing was ever verbally communicated. They would end up my sliding her a piece of paper with no explanation.. this is the parent to this child why don’t they get an explanation?My niece, who is 6 years old, would come home telling my sister how they would respond to “bad” behavior, most of the time it was tight grip of the wrist and aggressive language… and that’s NO way to handle a non verbal two year old or any child in the matter of fact.My question is are any of the supervisors certified or licensed in child care and or development? I personally was a summer camp teacher. In order to be fully accept to said job I had to take multiple courses under the Colorado institute of education in order to even be able to be a teacher/supervisor of a class of kids.Do they know they legally CANT be alone with a child? Do they know that parents have a right to cameras, and updated information if needed or asked? Did you know if anything happens to the child even a bowel accident is supposed to be documented and reported on paper?I haven’t seen any of that. It’s very unprofessional and these parents have rights to know anything of their well being.
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September 2023 by Mandy Haynes
My child was only here for a few days before I withdrew him. On the camera live feed, I observed one of my child's teachers putting a blanket over his head to try to get him to go to sleep. He kept pulling it down (probably so he could breathe), but she kept putting it back on. This is not safe! A blanket should never be placed over a child's head, no matter how old they are. Besides this, I found it strange that they keep the light on during nap time in one of the toddler rooms. The director said the state required them to do this because the room was too dark without light. But I have been to many other daycares where dark rooms weren't an issue. How else are they supposed to sleep? There also seemed to be a lot of kids in every room. Way more than any other daycare I have been to. The parking lot is tiny and cramped. Not enough space for the amount of traffic that comes in and out. I would avoid this place.
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September 2023 by Julia santos
Don’t bring your kids here. Went to pick up my nephew and one of the teachers were changing a little girls diaper while she was standing up and teacher was sitting down, in front of everyone. She literally had her privates out in front of the kids. So unprofessional. On top of that has a scratch on his face and they don’t know why
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June 2023 by Sydney
Grateful for the love and care that the teachers have shown my son since his first day. They helped him adjust and ensure his days are full of fun. I can truly drop my son off with peace of mind knowing he is in great hands.
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June 2023 by H
Grateful for the love and care that the teachers have shown my son since his first day. They helped him adjust and ensure his days are full of fun. I can truly drop my son off with peace of mind knowing he is in great hands.
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January 2023 by Andrew H
I am a single dad who needed help after a contentious divorce. The staff at La Petite Academy Illiff have helped me maintain my busy work schedule. In doing so, they've also helped me maintain 50/50 custody of my son.Additionally, the care, curriculum, and nutritional arrangements exceeded my expectations.I am grateful and plan to continue bringing my son for several more years.Thank you so much to all involved.
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December 2022 by Key
Im new to the state and Called and spoke with someone and told me they had openings and scheduled a tour. Few hours later someone from school called and said they didn't. Then 2 days later received a call asking if Im still looking and I told them yes and again told me they had openings. I told them they told me they didnt. Lady said let me check and said they did. Scheduled a tour and got to the school for the front lady not even giving me a chance to speck and can I help you with something. Told her I had an appointment, she goes well we dont have openings and we usually call and let you know but we dont, so have a good day. So disrespectful and dysfunctional facility. Glad im not sending my kids there.
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November 2022 by Vanessa cruz negreiros
HelloI am miss Vanessa, I just want to say thank you for all your positive comments about me.It's my pleasure to be part of your child's life.
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November 2022 by Jesse Miles
We put our son on the waiting list and when they said he could get in, we never heard anything so we called and no answer. Left messages, tried calling the call center where they couldn’t get them to answer. Supper disappointed and not reliable. We were depending on him starting and when we couldn’t start when they said, we we’re scrambling around trying to find a new center with no notice.
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November 2022 by The House Wagner
We were looking for child care for our 2yr old that needed to start the following week. They made us schedule a tour first that they couldn’t schedule until the Friday before we needed care to start but assured us that they had openings available for a 2 yr old. That Friday after work we showed up for our tour and were told by a very rude, unhelpful woman that our tour had been canceled earlier that day and that we needed to call back to reschedule. I checked my voicemail and found that not only did they cancel our tour but that there were no openings available for several more months. We waited all week for a tour that is mandatory before enrollment, being told not to worry because they had spots available and now here we are Friday night the week before we need child care to start not sure what we’re going to do. On top of everything else we received an email from them saying we missed our appointment for the tour but it’s okay they understand life gets busy; implying we were a no show. Although this has caused us so much stress, frustration and now loss of income because one of us will have to take time off of work while we find childcare, we feel like we have dodged a bullet. If this is how they run a business we doubt they are competent enough to care for children properly either.
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November 2021 by Jeanie Sepulveda
My two year old daughter loves this place and so do I! The staff is amazing, always friendly and helpful! Her teacher Mrs. Vanessa is awesome she does such a great job teaching the kids! I also like that you get daily pictures and videos of your child and their activities. I’m so truly happy I found this daycare ❤️
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November 2021 by Tim Stoverink
Our 2-year old has been going for almost a year and we cannot be more happy. She comes home every day with a new song, new toddler "tricks," and all sorts of stories about her day. She loves all of her friends and Ms. Vanessa, Q, and everyone there. We have told multiple other families how great everyone is and how happy we are. Thank you!
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November 2021 by Ida Raljevic
My son goes here. We love Ms. Brittany, Ms Vanessa and Ms Umma. But recently his teacher went to a better job the teacher he loved so much. New teacher came and he cries every morning, she yells screans at tham he is potty training 90% ready every other day she tells us he had an accident. When we ask him if he likes her he tells us NO because she is mean and gets mad at him. If this continues we are going to look into a different la petite. When he was with Ms, Vanessa he never cried at drop of now he cries daily. He is only 3 he cant tell us everything that is going on but him telling us that he doesn't like his teacher is a red flag. We love this school and front staff especially Ms Brittany but our sons happiness is more important. Honestly i would recommend this daycare to my friends in a heart beat exept that one teacher. Our son gets so much love and hugs from Ms, Brittany and Ms, Vanessa that he calls tham his friend.
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November 2021 by Heather H.
My 3 yr old granddaughter WAS there my daughter unenrolled her today. The teachers supposedly cannot keep her in class. Called my daughter away from work on several occasions, stating my granddaughter may have ADHD & needs meds!! Her doctor disagreed!! She is a normal 3 year old!!Heard that one teacher placed her leg on my granddaughters back to keep her down during nap time. So glad my daughter took her out!!!!Beware!
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November 2020 by Dawn Dawnster
I wouldn't recommend bringing your child here! I've been going here for almost 3 yrs & NOW all of a sudden they don't have room? Right?!? Maybe because I actually pay cash and I'm not on CCAP? This place has gone downhill, staff turnover? (YES!) dirty? (YES!) It used to be such a nice place, but now the new "acting manager", "running" the place things aren't as SMOOTH as they would have you believe. So many times I brought in clothes and toys that they gladly accepted without hesitation, but when I need something to be done it's "not allowed" (meaning I can't go on vacation w/ my little one without either paying while not there or THEY UNENROLL THEM) what would corporate say if they knew all the things you have because me?
