Early Childhood Center

Montrose County School District Re-1J
900 COLORADO AVENUE
MONTROSE, CO 81401
176 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Montrose Early Childhood Center, located at 18265 Highway 550 in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a dedicated hub for the youngest learners in the community. As part of the Montrose County School District RE-1J, this facility focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. By offering early education programs, the center aims to establish a strong foundational base for students, emphasizing social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and essential school-readiness skills before they transition into primary education.

Beyond academics, the center plays a vital role in supporting local families by providing high-quality early intervention and educational support. The facility’s curriculum is typically designed to encourage curiosity and active play, ensuring that children develop both the confidence and the basic literacy and numeracy skills necessary for future success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the community, the Early Childhood Center serves as a critical stepping stone in the educational journey of Montrose’s youth.
176
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
28.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    104 (59.1 %)
  • White
    67 (38.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone: (970)249-5858
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 176
Gender Ratio