DPP School of Early Learning

(517)456-2010

miclintonschools.org/schools/preschool-and-latchkey/

38 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Clinton Community Schools Preschool and Latchkey Center, located at 330 E. Michigan Ave in Clinton, MI, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local district. The facility is designed to support working families by providing essential early childhood education alongside convenient childcare services. By integrating a preschool curriculum with a latchkey program, the center offers a structured, supportive environment that bridges the gap between home and the traditional K-12 academic experience, ensuring that younger students are well-prepared for their transition into elementary school.

Functioning as part of the broader Clinton Community Schools ecosystem, the center prioritizes both academic readiness and reliable supervision. The preschool component focuses on developmental milestones, socialization, and foundational learning, while the latchkey services provide a safe, engaging space for children before and after standard school hours. This dual-purpose facility plays a vital role in the community by offering peace of mind to parents while fostering a nurturing atmosphere where the district's youngest learners can thrive.

Total Students

1.3

Full-Time Teachers

28.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DPP School of Early Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
35 (92.1%)
Hispanic
2 (5.3%)
Two or More
1 (2.6%)

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:	Clinton Community Schools
Phone:	(517)456-2010
Website:	http://miclintonschools.org/schools/preschool-and-latchkey/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 38