Early Childhood Center

Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
600 TEXAS AVENUE
CRAIG, CO 81625
150 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center, located on Yampa Avenue in Craig, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Moffat County School District, the center focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills. By providing a structured yet play-based curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and formal K-12 schooling, ensuring that children develop the confidence and academic readiness necessary for future success.

Beyond its academic programming, the center functions as a vital resource for families in the Craig area, prioritizing inclusive practices and community engagement. The facility is designed to meet the unique requirements of early childhood education, offering a safe space where students can explore their interests and build early friendships. Through its focus on early intervention and developmentally appropriate instruction, the Early Childhood Center plays a key role in fostering a positive long-term trajectory for children in the region.
150
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
150.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (58.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (37.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Phone: (970)824-7457
Website: http://www.moffatsd.org/early-childhood-bee60023
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 150.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 150
Gender Ratio