Early Learning Center
Beginning a Lifetime of Learning
Research has shown that the early years of a child's life are a critical period for brain development, laying the foundation for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. As such, we believe every child deserves a strong start in life.
Our ELC provides a nurturing, play-based environment that focuses on the social, emotional, and cognitive development of our youngest students.
Through a stimulating and supportive learning environment, we help our children develop the essential skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in school and beyond.
St. John's ELC is regulated in accordance with Colorado state requirements, ensuring we meet and exceed the high standards set for early childhood education. We are proud to consistently receive high ratings in our evaluations.
Accreditation and Licensing
St. John’s School and ELC are accredited through the National Lutheran School Accreditation. A district visiting team re-accredited our school and ELC in 2022. Re-accreditation is required every five years and each year a cumulative report is submitted for review.
The ELC is licensed by the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, to provide childcare. The permanent child care license is available for viewing in the ELC office. The ELC’s Qualistar rating process and quality improvement plan commenced in 2007.
Colorado Shines assists the ELC in achieving an ongoing quality improvement plan and provides detailed program information for the parents when searching for a quality child care center. This process is renewed every two years.
We are a Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Partner. We also go through CLASS rating with DPP. Our teachers score very high with this assessment tool that measures the language used with children to promote their higher-level thinking in a warm, nurturing environment.
