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Faith-Based Early Education in Arvada

Peace Early Learning Center is committed to partnering with families in building a firm foundation of faith in Jesus, a love for others, and providing developmentally appropriate learning for the children we serve in a caring and nurturing environment.

Weekly Chapel

Our weekly schedule at Peace ELC includes chapel services. These are short and age-appropriate, and include an active musical worship time, as well as a lesson focused on the Bible story of the week. Chapel is held in the main church sanctuary and led by an ELC teacher, a Peace pastor or one of the members of the church staff. We have chapel on both Wednesday and Thursday mornings to accommodate all schedules.

Flexible Days and Times

Flexible days and pick-up times allow you to choose the school schedule that best works for your family. At Peace ELC, your child may attend school two, three or five days a week and can be dropped off at 8:15 a.m. and picked up at 12:30 or 3:00 p.m. Families needing extended care may sign-up for Aftercare from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at an additional cost.

Holistic Education

Our classrooms are stocked for play-based learning through a variety of art supplies, musical instruments, dramatic play, building materials, sensory tables, climbing structures, toys, games, and books. Every class plays outside daily on our age-appropriate playgrounds--even the toddlers get time in the sun.

​Superb Communications

Peace ELC uses the Brightwheel app to facilitate communication with our families. It enhances parent-teacher communication allowing us to partner in the education of our students. Brightwheel also allows for touchless check in, curriculum updates, pictures sent straight to your phone and classroom reminders.

Teachers & Staff

Miss Amy

Assistant Director

Miss Lori

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Miss Coty

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Miss Alma

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Miss Sara

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Miss Lou

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Miss Laura

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Nondiscriminatory Policy

Peace Early Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. Peace ELC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

What other parents are saying

Any Questions? Contact Us!

Please contact us with your questions or to schedule a tour of our school today.

Miss Angelica

Hi everyone! My name is Angelica, and I am so blessed and excited to be serving as the director here at Peace ELC. I have worked in a variety of settings since joining the field of Early Childhood Education in 2010. I was born and raised in Colorado. I have been blessed with two beautiful children, Zane (10) and Delilah (6). I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year and hope you all feel very welcomed and valued here at Peace ELC. My door is always open!

Miss Amy

Hello! I am Miss Amy, the Assistant Director. I have worked at Peace part time off and on for eight years, and this is my third year of working full time as Assistant Director. I have three kids of my own, and we recently added a daughter-in-law to our family! My son, Sam, and his wife, Abby, live in Orlando, and my son, Jacob, is also moving to Florida this fall. My daughter, Zoe, is a junior at Forge Christian High School. My family also includes my husband, Dan, and a very small dog.

Miss Kendra

Hi! My name is Kendra, and I’m so excited to be a teacher at Peace ELC this year! I was born and raised right here in Arvada, Colorado, and Peace Lutheran Church has always held a very special place in my heart. In fact, it’s also where I married my husband! We have two wonderful children, a daughter and a son, who keep our lives full of love and adventure.

My passion is teaching children to know Jesus and helping them experience His love each and every day. I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to help little ones learn, grow, and discover just how loved they are by Him.

When I’m not in the classroom, I love hiking, crafting, and spending time with my family.

Miss Peyton

Hi! My name is Ms. Peyton. I was born and raised in Colorado and grew up right here in Arvada. I have been married to my husband Kirk for 3 years. We have a cat named Nala that we love and spoil. I started teaching here at Peace in 2018 and this will be my 5th year in the Rainforest Room. I absolutely love teaching and inspiring young minds. ! I can’t wait to be a part of your child’s life and help them grow!

Miss Lori

Hello, my name is Ms. Lori, and I am looking forward to helping your child learn and grow and know more about the One who loves them best, Jesus!!! I was born and raised in Colorado. I have a BA in Dance from Regis. I started my career in early childhood at a Montessori school in downtown Denver, before moving to Honolulu to be a live-in nanny. After working for two military families, I had the privilege of teaching for 9 years at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool. I  moved back to Colorado in January 2022.

Miss Coty

My name is Coty Ammon and I will be teaching in the toddler classroom this year. This will be my 6th year teaching at Peace, but I have worked with children most of my life and I absolutely love what I do! I am a very busy wife and mother of 3 beautiful daughters. I love to volunteer at my children’s schools or one of their many activities.

Miss Lachelle

Hi! My name is Lachelle and I have been a preschool teacher for over 6 years now. This is my second year teaching at Peace. I love working with this age because I love watching their minds learn and grow so much. I am a Colorado native that loves the outdoors. My family includes me, my fiancé, my 2 daughters and our dog. We love exploring places around Colorado and other states as well. 

Miss Alma

Hello! My name is Alma, and I have been in the childcare field for over four years now. This year I will be assisting Miss Lachelle in the Sunshine Room. We’re looking forward to a fun school year!

Miss Sara

Hi, my name is Sara, and I have been a Pre-K teacher at ELC for the past five years. I have loved being part of the ELC family since joining the team! I am a proud mother of four amazing children—two boys and two girls. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, painting, reading, learning new things, and sharing the love of Jesus with others. I am passionate about helping young children grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

Miss Monique

My name is Monique.  I am super excited to be teaching Pre-k at Peace Lutheran ELC. This is my 20th year of teaching and 6th year at Peace. I love helping all children develop their brains and grow in God’s love.  I have 3 daughters and a wonderful husband.  When I am not teaching, I love to run, swim, read, and hang with my family.

Miss Angela

Hello! I’m Angela, and I’m so excited to be here! All three of our children have enjoyed attending Peace ELC, and last year I had the opportunity to begin working here as well. This school has truly been such a blessing to our family, and I’m so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. I’m looking forward to another great year at Peace ELC! 

Miss Lou

Hello, my name is Ms. Lou! I am working as a float teacher this school year, primarily helping in the toddler classrooms. I love working with kids. I have 2 daughters, 4 grandkids and 2 great grandkids.  I’m a Denver Native.  I love the Broncos. I’ve been a member of Peace Lutheran Church for 55 years and love it here.  I’m looking forward to a wonderful year of school.

Miss Laura

My name is Laura Gueldner, and I grew up in Texas!  My two boys and I moved from Germany to Colorado in 2014 and have happily made Arvada our new home.  We have a dog named River. This is my second year at Peace ELC, and I will be floating from class to class helping where needed.  I am looking forward to getting to know everyone this year!  Have a beautiful year!