EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

CLARK CO. R-I
566 E Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
108 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Based on its classification as an Early Childhood Center located in Kahoka, Missouri, here is a summary of the school:

The Early Childhood Center in Kahoka, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. Typically, institutions of this nature focus on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and basic cognitive skills. By offering specialized instruction during these critical formative years, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school, fostering curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning in a structured, age-appropriate setting.

Beyond academic preparation, the center serves as a vital resource for families in the Clark County area. These programs often prioritize play-based learning, which helps children build essential life skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, and communication. By maintaining a focus on small-group interactions and individualized attention, the Early Childhood Center provides a stable, supportive framework that helps young children establish the confidence and behavioral foundations necessary for their long-term educational journey.
108
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (93.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (3.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.8 %)
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: CLARK CO. R-I
Phone: (660)727-3327
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 108
Gender Ratio