Cresco Early Childhood Development Center

Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
56 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Cresco Early Childhood Development Center, located at 1135 Canterbury Street in Cresco, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Dedicated to the growth and development of the community's youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes early academic preparation, social-emotional learning, and school readiness. By integrating play-based learning with structured curriculum, the center aims to establish a positive educational trajectory for children as they prepare for their transition into primary school.

As a branch of the Howard-Winn school system, the center benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and community partnership. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, offering a supportive setting where early childhood professionals facilitate developmental milestones through collaborative engagement. More information regarding their specific programs, enrollment procedures, and district-wide resources can be found on the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District website at http://www.howard-winn.k12.ia.us.
56
Total Students
3.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (89.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
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: Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
Phone: (563)547-5424
Website: http://www.howard-winn.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 56
Gender Ratio