Founded in 1897, Early Connections Learning Center is recognized as a leader in early childcare and education.
ECLC has the capacity to serve up to 700 children with high quality, comprehensive programs across multiple sites including licensed centers, homes, and schools.
We offer full-time, before/after, and summer care programs for ages 0-14 years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Early Connections Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1897
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
700 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale.
Application URL
School Notes
- Founded in 1897, Early Connections Learning Center is recognized as a leader in early childcare and education.Early Connections has the capacity to serve up to 700 children with high quality, comprehensive programs across multiple sites including licensed centers, homes, and schools.
- Our full-day, full- year, and before and after school programs are available to children ages 0-14.
- Early Connections Learning Center is a non-profit where more than one third of our children participate in the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to families living at or below the poverty level.
- Over 65% of the children we serve are from single parent households, primarily women, who are working or going to school.
- Tuition costs are determined using a sliding scale.
- Our student population spans the socio-economic spectrum and is ethnically diverse.
- At Early Connections we offer an expansive range of services to children and families. Our goals are for children to show greater motivation for learning, to grow in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance, to experience success in life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Early Connections Day Nursery often compared to?
Early Connections Day Nursery is often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Early Connections Day Nursery's ranking?
Early Connections Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Early Connections Day Nursery?
The application deadline for Early Connections Day Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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