Auraria Early Learning Center

My son has been enrolled at aelc for over a year. The staff had made his transition between classrooms flawless. My son genuinely likes going to daycare and has friends in multiple classrooms. The staff is attentive and friendly. The teachers are knowledgeable and implement effective play based learning. The facilities are clean and well kept. The outdoor and indoor play areas are spacious and inviting. Shout out to Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Sabrina, Ms Rachel and Ms Emily for their direct guidance. We love the STEAM and kindergarten readiness program. Thanks for making our time at aelc fun and memorable. Thanks, everyone!!

We’ve put our 2 boys through AELC and have had an amazing experience. The staff is so friendly and loving to the kids. Each kid is welcomed each day by name as we walk in and the center promotes a real sense of community. They did a great job preparing my kids for school so I feel AELC helped set them up for educational success. Also, the speech therapy services were free and really helped my younger boy. Couldn’t more highly recommend.

My daughter has been going here for 3 years. The education is way above and beyond. I get a weekly theme, lesson plan, and a meal plan. She loves going to school each day and is so curious about the world around her because of the school. She has made amazing friends and you can tell the staff cares. I can't wait for my son to be old enough to attend school here when he turns one.

We feel so thankful our daughter attends AELC. Her teacher Ms Aimee is wonderful - caring and experienced. Classroom assistants are excellent as well (many take childhood ed classes at the colleges that share their campus with the school.) The administrators are professionals and run a tight ship The space is great - spacious with plenty of sunlight and big outdoor playgrounds where the kids have long recesses twice each day as part of CO Shines 5 Star qualification. Playing is learning! Being part of the college campus means lots of resources - full breakfast and lunch plus snacks, longer school days with reasonable vacations, strong security, etc etc. And I’m guessing it’s this affiliation that also keeps tuition reasonable? Not inexpensive but a lot less than the alternatives we looked at including ones with far less to offer… In general just a wonderful program. We’re so glad to be part of the community!!

We absolutely love AELC! Both of our kids have attended there for the past few years and they have learned and grown so much. The staff and teachers are all so incredible and loving with the kids - my kids run inside at drop off, and usually don't want to leave when we pick them up! Aside from the amazing people, the space is also top notch- ratios are excellent, natural sunlight is in abundance, and they have multiple playgrounds with a big gym area inside. They are great about taking them outside multiple times a day and really get to know each student. We are so lucky and blessed our kids have been able to attend this wonderful daycare and highly recommend to others, really doesn't compare to other schools.