EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J school district, located in MONTROSE, CO with about 285 students. With about 5 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 57:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Montrose EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, located at 18265 Highway 550 in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a dedicated hub for the youngest learners in the community. As part of the Montrose County School District RE-1J, this facility focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. By offering early education programs, the center aims to establish a strong foundational base for students, emphasizing social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and essential school-readiness skills before they transition into primary education.
Beyond academics, the center plays a vital role in supporting local families by providing high-quality early intervention and educational support. The facility’s curriculum is typically designed to encourage curiosity and active play, ensuring that children develop both the confidence and the basic literacy and numeracy skills necessary for future success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the community, the EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER serves as a critical stepping stone in the educational journey of Montrose’s youth.
For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (970) 249-5858 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MONTROSE, CO 81403-8608
(970) 249-5858
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in MONTROSE, CO with about 285 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montrose County School District Re-1J
- Total Students:
- 285
- Teachers:
- 5.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 285 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.6%
- White
- 42.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.