Early Childhood Dev Cntr

www.d131.org

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The **Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)**, located on E. Indian Trail in Aurora, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational years of learning. The center is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children, typically ranging from toddlers to preschoolers. By focusing on age-appropriate curriculum, the center aims to foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth during the most critical period of a child’s brain development.

The center serves as a vital resource for families in the Aurora community, emphasizing a balance between play-based learning and early academic preparation. Its primary goals generally include preparing students for the transition into elementary school by building essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal cooperation. Through its dedicated location, the ECDC creates a safe, stimulating space where children can explore their interests, develop foundational life skills, and build the confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

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Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Aurora East USD 131
Phone:	(630)844-5102
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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.

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