The Summit Early Learning Academy
Licensed for 99 children. Takes CCCAP.
10790 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80232
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
The Summit Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Lakewood, Colorado.
Capacity
99
License & details for The Summit Early Learning Academy
- Facility type
- Child care center
- A licensed center caring for five or more children, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: 8 CCR 1402-1, CO Department of Early Childhood (§2.203 and §2.204) (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Legal entity
- The Summit ELA
- School district
- Jefferson County School District
- County
- Jefferson
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Ages and room sizes at The Summit Early Learning Academy
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Colorado’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants20 seats, state ratio 1:5
- Toddlers18 seats, state ratio 1:5 to 1:8
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
How it compares in Lakewood
| Measure | This center | Typical in Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 99 children | 59 children |
Lakewood has 82 licensed centers. The Summit Early Learning Academy is one of 55 that accept child care subsidy.
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Paying for care in Colorado
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (opens in a new tab) is Colorado’s child care subsidy program. Agency: CDEC, administered by county departments.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for The Summit Early Learning Academy
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Questions parents ask about The Summit Early Learning Academy
Does The Summit Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists The Summit Early Learning Academy as accepting child care subsidy, such as Colorado's child care subsidy program (CCCAP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
How many children is The Summit Early Learning Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 99 children. By age group: 20 infants, 18 toddlers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is The Summit Early Learning Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Colorado record lists The Summit Early Learning Academy's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration public records · Check this license on Colorado Shines search (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the State of Colorado. Full source notice
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