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Authentic Life Early Learning Center

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4.7(36)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Colorado.

Pin located from the licensed address with the US Census geocoder. Colorado does not publish coordinates for this provider.

6500 W Coal Mine AVE, Littleton, CO 80123

Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
166 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
1547075
License status
Not listed
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
166 children
Address
6500 W Coal Mine AVE, Littleton, CO 80123
County
Jefferson County
Phone
Not listed
Website
Not listed

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 36 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Let me start by saying I was VERY hesitant to put my kids in daycare. I explored every possible avenue. But when we walked into Authentic Life ELC, we knew it was the right fit, and it has continued to be the best choice for our two kiddos. Our kids love seeing their friends, teachers, and learning new things every day! We are so blessed to have found this place :)

    Hannah HeltApr 10, 2026
  • My 3 children attend daycare here - ranging from 8mo to 3.5 years. We started using this daycare in 2023 when my oldest was 11 months. I have recommended this daycare to numerous friends that now attend as well. My family has experienced numerous life changes over the last 3 years and Authentic Life has always been easy to work with, understanding, and more than accommodating. They love my kids, they adore my family, and I know they truly care about us and our experience. My kids are different from each other and have different needs and the staff has always worked hard to meet them where they are at. I love starting my morning by chatting with Lori, Doreen, and Jaimie. We’ve had wonderful teachers over the years with Jen, Ayla, Rachel, Madison, Caroline, Shelley, Mary, Christina, Airilei, Tracy, Beth, and so many more! They have each made a lasting positive impact on my kids and my family. We’re forever grateful for their love & support. From a practical standpoint - the facility is clean, safe, and well cared for. The kids come home with lots of lovely artwork and they eat good meals and snacks. I also have to say - compared to other daycares, authentic life is MUCH more reliable for a working parent - some daycares have a ridiculous amount of holidays that are not helpful for a parent with a 9-5. The hours of operation (6:30am - 6pm) are also unparalleled. Thank you ALELC - it will be a sad sad day when my kids are too old to attend 🩵

    Maryanne GrantApr 6, 2026
  • We have had out two kids at Authentic Life ELC since August of 2025. We have loved it!! All the teachers are really supportive and kind. I love the creativity that each teacher takes to make their classrooms special. Not only do the kids play, but they have chapel, learn songs, have lessons, and fun activities such as the trash truck and fire fighters come to visit the older classroom. My kids really enjoy going to daycare everyday. My three year old learned how to spell and write his own name. Not only is it daycare, but they are learning so much! Our kids are bi-lingual and the teachers pay attention and try to incorporate our family value of language within their classroom time. Super appreciated! Authentic Life is also super flexible and I feel like the staff try to work with us as parents on scheduling and kids needs. Would highly recommend!

    Haylee JeonApr 6, 2026
  • I was hesitant to another daycare as we had a terrible experience with a different daycare in the area & some abuse going on, but my kids have thrived here! The staff have been very patient with my son since leaving the previous daycare & he has learned a ton here. He's a completely different kid - in the best way! The staff are friendly & helpful whenever you have questions or concerns. Both my son & daughter enjoy it here & I do believe they are safe! There has been some staff turnover, but I think that's fairly common at any learning center.

    Mariah SullingerJan 22, 2025
  • We have enjoyed our kiddos’ time at ALELC - our preschooler was there over the summer and grew so much during his time with Ms. Doreen. Our little has become comfortable with her teachers and we appreciate the attentiveness of her care teams as she has moved up rooms. We are glad to have found this early learning center!

    Mae AdelineNov 1, 2024
  • We have had all three of our children at this daycare since they were 12 weeks old. My children are so excited to go to school everyday and they are met with hugs and smiles. From the moment you walk into ALC everyone is very kind and nice. When I pick my children up at the end of the day the teachers tell me about how all of them did. Every staff member knows each of my kids by name and truly cares about them. ALC is an amazing place to send your children and I couldn’t recommend them enough!

    Sarah LawrenceAug 19, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Authentic Life Early Learning Center

How many infants and toddlers can Authentic Life Early Learning Center take?

Colorado licenses Authentic Life Early Learning Center for 20 infants and 30 toddlers. These are the bands the state publishes separately and they do not add up to the licence total, so treat each as its own ceiling. A licensed place is not the same as an open place, so ask about current availability.

Who can help me find child care near Authentic Life Early Learning Center?

Authentic Life Early Learning Center sits in the area covered by the Gateway Partnership for Early Childhood Council and the referral agency Child Care Innovations. Colorado funds these bodies to help families find and pay for care locally, and they can answer questions about openings and cost that a licence record cannot.

Does Authentic Life Early Learning Center accept CCCAP child care assistance?

Yes. The state record shows Authentic Life Early Learning Center authorised for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. Authorisation means the provider can accept CCCAP families, not that it has a funded place open now, so ask before you apply.