Cec Early Learning Academy

Center · 2650 Eliot St

What kind of place is this?

Size 20 children licensed In the middle half for Denver, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“We believe that play is the primary vehicle for and the best indicator of a child's growth and development.” cecdenver.dpsk12.org, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served Preschoolers ages 3-5
Hours 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Days / week 5
Holiday closures closed during school holidays and snow days
Accepts subsidy Yes
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: schedule.

What will it cost us?

Monthly tuition From $1,475 about $8/hr
Sources and dates

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 5
License status Active
Website cecdenver.dpsk12.org
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

No complaints on record with Colorado Department of Early Childhood among complaints received January 2023 through July 2026. Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.