WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC)

17 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The **Western Nebraska Child Development Center (WNCDC)**, located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, serves as a specialized educational and developmental hub for young children in the region. As part of a broader network often associated with Head Start and early childhood intervention programs, the center is dedicated to providing comprehensive support that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. It focuses on fostering the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children during their most formative years, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition into elementary school.

The center emphasizes an inclusive environment, frequently offering resources that cater to both typically developing children and those with specific developmental or educational needs. By integrating family engagement with early childhood education, WNCDC aims to support the overall well-being of the local community. Their approach typically combines play-based learning, structured curriculum, and essential support services to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC)
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	13

Hispanic
13 (76.5 %)
White
4 (23.5 %)

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:	EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13
Phone:	(308)635-3231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
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 17