Mission Hills Early Learning Center

Center · Littleton · 620 Southpark Dr

What kind of place is this?

Size 163 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver programs, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 1982
Approach play-based, creative-curriculum

In the program’s own words

“MHELC Curriculum is a blend of play-based learning and creative curriculum philosophies.” preschool.missionhills.org, July 2026
“MHELC Curriculum is a blend of play-based learning and creative curriculum philosophies.” preschool.missionhills.org, July 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served 2 to 5 years (Pre-K)
Hours 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Schedule Half-day (9:00 AM–1:00 PM), offered as a 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day, or 5-Day program
Holiday closures Closed for Teacher Workday (ECCDA Conference), Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break (Dec 18–Jan 5), MLK Day, President's Day, Spring Break, and Easter Monday; last day of school May 27
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Not yet reported: days / week.

What will it cost us?

Monthly tuition $240–$555
Part-time $240–$450/mo
Application fee $165
Sibling discount 15% discount for families with more than one child in the preschool program
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 3
License status Active
Website preschool.missionhills.org
Sources and dates

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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.