Jamaica Child Development Center

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

jamaicacdc.aurorak12.org

140 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Jamaica Child Development Center (JCDC), located in Aurora, Colorado, operates as a specialized early childhood education facility within the Aurora Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality preschool programming designed to build a strong foundational base for young learners before they enter elementary school. By focusing on developmental milestones, social-emotional growth, and early literacy and numeracy, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that children are school-ready in a supportive, structured environment.

The center emphasizes the importance of play-based learning and intentional instruction, tailoring its curriculum to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. Beyond academics, the school fosters a collaborative relationship between educators and families, recognizing that parental involvement is a critical component of early childhood success. Through its commitment to a nurturing atmosphere, the Jamaica Child Development Center plays a vital role in the Aurora community by helping young children develop the confidence and essential skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

140

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamaica Child Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	74
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
74 (52.9 %)
Black
32 (22.9 %)
Asian
14 (10.0 %)
White
10 (7.1 %)
Two or More
7 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)364-8126
Website:	http://jamaicacdc.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 140