Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education
School Notes Overview:
Lowry is Oakland University's Child Development Laboratory providing high quality early childhood educational programs for children from 18 months up to 5 years 11 months. Lowry offers full and half day programs along with part week and full week schedules. Lowry's full time and substitute teaching staff are required to hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education. Six of twelve full time Lowry teachers hold Master's degrees. Every Lowry classroom is staffed with one Master's level and one Bachelor's level teacher. Lowry offers low teacher to child ratios and a play based curriculum focused on the individual developmental needs and interests of the child. ...
School Overview:
Oakland University's Lowry Center For Early Childhood Education |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Inclusive Setting | |
| Year Founded | 1974 | |
| County | Oakland County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 44 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 130 students | ||
| Pre-K - 44 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (come dressed to play) |
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This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 10 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,970 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on a 39 week five full day (9am to 4pm) per week school year from September to Mid June. Two and three day schedules and half day schedules are also available. Before and after care is also available on an as needed basis from 7:30-9am a | |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |
| Admissions Director | Holly S McFaul | |
School Notes:
- The ONLY Child Development University Based Preschool in Oakland County.
- Bachelor's and Master's Level Teacher in Each Classroom.
- Low Teacher to Child Ratios
- Profile last updated: 01/10/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (48309) | School Zip (48309) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,124 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 57% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $81,444 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (48309) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 86% / 14% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Brookfield Academy - 248 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Havenwyck School - n/a - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- St. John Lutheran School - 206 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- Kindercare Learning Center #852 - 18 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Eagle Creek Academy - 138 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Rochester, Oakland County, Zip 48309
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