EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the KERRVILLE ISD school district, located in KERRVILLE, TX with about 278 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 Kerrville EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (ECC), located at 1011 Third St. in Kerrville, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of a child's development. As part of the Kerrville Independent School District, the center focuses exclusively on early learners—typically Pre-Kindergarten students—providing a nurturing environment specifically designed to meet the unique physical, social, and academic needs of young children.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and essential social-emotional skills such as sharing, cooperation, and self-regulation. By prioritizing play-based learning and developmentally appropriate instruction, the ECC aims to bridge the gap between home and formal schooling, ensuring that students enter elementary school with the confidence and fundamental skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (830) 257-1335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.