Appoquinimink PreSchool Center

Appoquinimink School District
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
127 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Appoquinimink Preschool Center, located in Middletown, Delaware, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Appoquinimink School District. Dedicated to fostering early childhood development, the center provides a nurturing environment designed to build foundational academic and social skills. Their curriculum is structured to prepare young children for a successful transition into elementary school by emphasizing play-based learning, cognitive development, and the cultivation of essential emotional and social competencies.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive education, offering programs that cater to the diverse needs of the local community. By focusing on individualized attention and professional instruction, the school ensures that each child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and supportive setting. Parents and guardians looking for a district-aligned preschool experience will find that the Appoquinimink Preschool Center acts as a vital bridge between home and formal schooling, establishing a positive trajectory for lifelong learning.
127
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    58 (45.7 %)
  • Black
    38 (29.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (14.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Appoquinimink School District
Phone: (302)376-4400
Website: http://www.appopreschool.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 127
Gender Ratio