Washington Park Early Learning Center

Experience-based Preschool in Denver, CO

Welcome to Our School

WPELC is a play-based preschool in the Platt Park neighborhood, located within the building shared by both the Hope and Bloom Churches. Our program is independently operated, with a focus on child-led, developmentally grounded learning.

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About Us

Our parent co-operative preschool, serving ages 18 months to five years, is built on research-based early childhood practice. Founded in 1973 in Washington Park, we have been located in the Platt Park neighborhood since January 2025. Learn more here.

We’re located inside Hope/Bloom Church on Colorado Ave. and Logan St. in the Platt Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Read more FAQs here.

NAEYC Accreditation

WPELC is proudly accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), the world’s leading organization advocating for the well-being and education of young children. A NAEYC accreditation is a mark of excellence, recognized as the highest standard in early childhood education. Fewer than 10% of child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationwide earn this recognition, demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional, research-driven education for young learners.

Experience-Based Education

Curiosity, kindness, play, and community guide the classroom experience at Washington Park Early Learning Center. As you explore our cooperative preschool, you’ll see that these values drive our community and shape our young learners.

Curiosity

We believe in providing opportunities for children to explore, create, ask questions, and take risks.

Kindness 

We believe in modeling empathy and kindness to others.

Play

We believe in celebrating the joy of learning through creative play in an intentional environment.

Community 

We believe in modeling an engaged, collaborative community.

Diversity

We believe in modeling the appreciation of diversity and humanity.

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