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Faith-Based Early Education in Arvada

Peace Early Learning Center shares the love of Jesus with your child throughout the school day. In everything, we teach that God is important. Your child will learn Bible stories and Christian values alongside developmental, social, and classroom skills. Each classroom uses a Concordia Publishing House religion curriculum.

Weekly Chapel

With school-wide weekly chapel, your child learns the routine of church attendance and appropriate behavior for church during a child-specific Bible lesson from a Peace Lutheran Church Pastor or a Peace ELC teacher.

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 8:15am and picked up at 11:30am, 12:30pm, or 3:00pm. Families needing extended care may sign-up for aftercare from 3:00 - 4:00pm at an additional cost. We also offer Full day and half day Kindergarten!

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

Brightwheel is an app that both parents and teachers can use. It enhances parent, teacher communication allowing us to partner in children's education. It also allows for touchless check in, curriculum updates, pictures sent straight to your phone, and classroom reminders as well.

Teachers & Staff

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Miss Coty

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Miss Lori

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Mrs. Amy

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Mrs. Tanya

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Miss Emily

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Miss Sara

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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 this year. Last year I worked in the 3-year-old classroom but have worked in a variety of settings since joining the field of Early Childhood Education in 2010. I was born and raised in Colorado. My husband Kyle and I have been blessed with two beautiful children, Zane (7) and Delilah (3). 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!

Mrs. Cody

Hi, my name is Cody Tiner! I was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado. My husband and I have 4 children. I have taught at Peace in the past and am excited to return for the 2023 school year. I love working with young minds. I will be a floating teacher this year which gives me an opportunity to meet and teach every child at Peace.

Miss Carissa

My name is Carissa Barela. I am excited to be joining the Peace Lutheran family this year. I am a Colorado native and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 14 years. We have a 7-year-old daughter and a home filled with two dogs, and two cats. I have been working with children and families since I was 16.

Miss Coty

My name is Coty Ammon and I will be teaching in the toddler classroom this year. This will be my 3rd 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 Monique

My name is Monique. I am super excited to be the kindergarten teacher again at Peace Lutheran ELC. This is my 18th year of teaching and 4th year at Peace. I love teaching kindergarteners how to read and write with the support of 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 Kendra

Hello! My name is Kendra, and I will be teaching Pre-K this year! I was born and raised in Arvada, and I am passionate about teaching young kids about Jesus. My Husband and I are high school sweethearts and have two kids; our daughter is 5 and our son is 4. I look forward to a great year!

Miss Lori

Hello, and welcome to the River Room. 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 just moved back to Colorado in January 2022.

Miss Peyton

Hi! My name is Peyton Manes. I was born and raised in Colorado. I got married this June to my husband Kirk. We have a cat named Nala that we love and spoil. This is my 6th year teaching at Peace. Working with kids has always been my calling! I can’t wait to be a part of your child’s life and watch them grow!

Mrs. Amy

Hello! I am Mrs. Amy. I will be working with the 4-year-old and kindergarten classes on M/W/F afternoons, as well as taking care of the library. In the morning I will be homeschooling my daughter who is in 8th grade. I also have a son who lives in Florida and a son who goes to college in Nashville. My family also includes my husband and a very small dog.

Mrs. Tanya

Hi! I am Tanya Thexton. This will be my 5th year at Peace ELC and I love the families and staff that I get to know. My husband and I celebrated 30 years this summer. We have four children ages 22, 20, 17, 15, and we can’t leave out our German Shepherd Sasha. Thank you for sharing your children with me! I look forward to a GREAT year!

Miss Emily

Hello, my name is Emily Brogan. I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! This is my first-year teaching at Peace Early Learning Center, but I’ve been teaching since 2013. I hope we have a wonderful year together. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Miss Rachel

Hi there! My name is Rachel. I was born and raised in Colorado. I have 2 kids, Orion (6 yrs) and Ophelia (2 yrs). I love spending time with my kids, traveling, and drawing. I have been an early childhood teacher for a little over a year. I am so excited to help nurture young minds and help kids explore and navigate the world around them.

Miss Sara

Bonjour! My name is Sara. I am from California, but I was raised in Colorado. I have 4 kids, 2 boys – Ian 15, Sergio 14, and 2 girls – Isabel 13, and Rosalie 7. I love spending time with my children, traveling, and painting. The is my second year at Peace. I am excited to be a part of your child’s learning experience.