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We've been sending our daughters to the JCC ELS since they were 6 months old and 4 months old respectively. They're now 5 and almost 3, and we can't imagine a more supportive and loving school for our children. The teachers are thoughtful in everything they do, the administration is great at communicating with families, and we love the community this school fosters. Our daughters have learned, had fun, developed their Jewish identities, and created friendships that we are certain will be long-lasting. We can't speak highly enough of our experiences with the ELS, and we're so grateful for the time our family has spent as part of this community.

My children receive experiences at the JCC ELS that I know they would not get at other preschools in Denver, such as swimming classes, exposure to diverse cultures and religions, and the ability to interface with so many friendly teachers and support staff who identify from diverse backgrounds. For instance, as a mother of a son, it is wonderful that he has the opportunity to spend so much quality time with male teachers who are great role models and can teach him about nature, gardening, science, and generally being a kind and thoughtful human being. Of course, we also love all the female teachers, and my son and daughter clearly feel nurtured every day. I can't imagine more loving and caring teachers; the ELS does a wonderful job of hiring amazing teachers.

ELS is a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. The teachers are top-rate and care so deeply for the children. The educational curriculum is incredible, helping our children to learn, grow, and prosper through art, science, math, language, sports, and Jewish learning.

We love the ELS! As a former early-childhood educator, I am very picky about the kind of environment that I want my kids to be in. I love the ELS's pedagogical approach, but most importantly, I love that my kids are in a loving, caring, supportive environment where they are encouraged and nurtured. My kids are thriving here. Thank you for everything!

The JCC has helped our son more than we could ever imagine. He has difficulty with new people and situations and we were terrified having him spend the day away from us for the first time. All the teachers and staff were incredibly supportive and worked through his early challenges with getting used to the new setting and routines. We received valuable feedback and the updates and communication from his teachers put our minds at ease. Seeing him happily interacting with the other kids and looking forward to going to daycare continues to amaze us every day. The best decision we’ve ever made for our son and family was to enroll him at JCC.

We are thankful every day for the ELS teachers, administrators and community. Both of our children had amazing experiences, and they were both fully known, supported, and loved by their teachers. Our children are very different yet they both thrived at the ELS thanks to the attention and care of the staff. We will truly miss the ELS when our daughter leaves for Kindergarten.

The JCC ELS is an incredible program that is excellent at meeting the needs of individual children and families. They provide a safe place to learn, explore the world, and build relationships. Creating access to these spaces for our little learners is an essential way to build a solid foundation for our entire community.

Our family is so grateful to the ELS for providing our child with a safe and intellectually stimulating environment. The teachers and administrative staff have been amazing and we feel lucky to be a part of the ELS community.

We are proud to give back to the JCC because it has given so much to our son. In times like these, we have so appreciated being in an environment of love and support that is different religiously from how we as parents grew up. What a wonderful community for promoting different perspectives, acceptance, empathy, and growth. We are here for it all!

Our daughter loves the JCC ELS, and we are truly lucky to have found such a great program for her these past few years. The teachers and staff do a wonderful job at creating a dynamic learning experience for the kids. Beyond the classroom, many other resources (gym, pool, garden, playground, etc.) really set it apart from other options we considered.