School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 18%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tammy Howe
School Notes
- Quality, affordable childcare serving children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
- Before and after school programs available.
- Tuition is on a sliding scale.
- Quality, affordable childcare serving children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Before and after school programs available. Tuition is on a sliding scale.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dover Children's Center?
The application deadline for Dover Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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