DPS Early Childhood Center

Danbury School District
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
68 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Danbury Public Schools (DPS) Early Childhood Center, located at 17 Cottage Street in Danbury, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the city’s youngest learners. As part of the broader Danbury Public Schools district, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. Its programming is designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional growth through age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning activities.

By emphasizing inclusivity and school readiness, the center provides essential support for early childhood development within the community. The facility operates under the guidance of the Danbury Public Schools administration, ensuring that its academic goals align with district-wide standards for student success. Families interested in enrollment, specific program offerings, or school calendar information are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us to learn more about the resources available to their children.
68
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    49 (72.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (11.8 %)
  • White
    5 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Danbury School District
Phone: (203)797-4832
Website: http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
DPS Early Childhood Center at Granville
Danbury School District
172 Students
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810 (0.6 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K