Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center

1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709

www.clecc.org/

251 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center (CLECC), located in Middletown, Delaware, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to providing high-quality early intervention and preschool services. The center focuses on creating a supportive, nurturing environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of young children, particularly those who may require specialized instruction. By fostering a blend of academic preparation and social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong foundation for every student during their most critical formative years.

The center emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, working closely with families and a team of dedicated professionals to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Their curriculum is tailored to encourage exploration, curiosity, and skill-building in a safe setting. By prioritizing individualized learning and inclusivity, Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center serves as a vital resource for the Middletown community, helping young learners transition successfully into their future educational endeavors.

251

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	23
Black	30
Asian	62
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
119 (47.4 %)
Asian
62 (24.7 %)
Black
30 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.2 %)
Two or More
15 (6.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)449-5873
Website:	http://www.clecc.org/
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 251