The Auraria Early Learning Center (AELC), a 5-star Colorado Shines-rated center, provides full-time programs for children 12 months to 5 years old and summer camp for children through age 8. The center serves the students, faculty, and staff of the Auraria Campus. On a space-available basis, the center also serves the Denver community. All of the center’s programs are fully licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services. The educational community consistently recognizes the Auraria Early Learning Center as a high-quality, early childhood care and education program. All of the center’s programs are fully licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services.