Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Children First Learning Center, Inc.
About the School
- Children First Learning Center, Inc. in Crown Point, IN offers early childhood education for preschool through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 2004, the school serves a total enrollment of 26 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
- The co–ed, nonsectarian early learning program reflects 50% student diversity within its small enrollment size.
- The school employs 2 teachers to support instruction for grades PK and K in a suburban, large locale.
- As a nonsectarian day care and early learning center, provides local families with early childhood education options in Crown Point.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children First Learning Center, Inc.?
The application deadline for Children First Learning Center, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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