Early Childhood Center

Douglas County School District No. Re 1
3950 TRAIL BOSS LANE
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104
119 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center located at 3950 Trail Boss Lane in Castle Rock, CO, serves as a dedicated hub for Douglas County School District’s youngest learners. As a specialized facility, it is designed to provide a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment that focuses on early intervention and school readiness. The center typically offers a variety of preschool programs, including those tailored for children with special needs and those designed for general education, ensuring that students receive a strong academic and social foundation before transitioning to elementary school.

The center emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy, utilizing curricula that align with state standards to prepare children for lifelong learning. By fostering an inclusive atmosphere, the staff works closely with families to address the unique social, emotional, and cognitive milestones of each child. Its location in the Trail Boss neighborhood makes it a central resource for Castle Rock families, providing a structured yet nurturing setting where children can develop essential skills, build confidence, and engage in their first meaningful educational experiences.
119
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
39.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (68.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (16.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (10.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone: (720)433-0025
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 39.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 119
Gender Ratio