DPS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

DPS Early Childhood Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Danbury School District school district, located in Danbury, CT with about 127 students. With about 5 teachers, DPS Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 Danbury Public Schools (DPS) Early Childhood Center, located at 17 Cottage Street in Danbury, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the city’s youngest learners. As part of the broader Danbury Public Schools district, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. Its programming is designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional growth through age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning activities.

By emphasizing inclusivity and school readiness, the center provides essential support for early childhood development within the community. The facility operates under the guidance of the Danbury Public Schools administration, ensuring that its academic goals align with district-wide standards for student success. Families interested in enrollment, specific program offerings, or school calendar information are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us to learn more about the resources available to their children.

For more information, contact DPS Early Childhood Center at (203) 797-4832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
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DPS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in Danbury, CT with about 127 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
127
Teachers:
5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 127 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.5%
White
33.1%
Black or African American
7.9%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
40.2%
Male
59.8%

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.