St. Joan of Arc Early Learning Center (ELC) was established to assist parents in the Catholic and developmental education of their children.
The advantage for the child comes in educational opportunity, social skill development and the chance to learn at an early age that there is much more to the world beyond the walls of his/her home.
The staff at St. Joan of Arc Early Learning Center are not baby-sitters.
We are child educators. We take professional pride and responsibility in the loving, competent care of your child.
We are committed to providing the very best opportunity for your child to grow in the knowledge of God and the world He created.
We are committed to enriching and educating the whole person and honoring the dignity of every person as taught by the Roman Catholic Church.
We seek to develop and educate intellect, faith, spirituality, physical, emotional, moral and social aspects of the persons we serve.
We are guided by faculty grounded in Catholic values and educational principles within a wholesome, creative and secure environment.
We are dedicated to serving our community as stewards of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and faithful to the Christ Centered Community of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Archbishop of Denver.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center located?
St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center is located in the Candlelight neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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