The Downey Christian Early Learning Center is a non-denominational Christian school which offers a challenging Christian academic curriculum designed for children 2 years old to Grade 5.
It is our goal to provide each child with an enduring educational foundation in a caring, Christian environment.
Downey Christian believes in small classroom settings. Each grade level will be closed for enrollment when class sizes reaches no more than 17 students.
At Downey Christian Early Learning Center, we nurture the younger children and also instill in them the beginnings of a formal academic and Christian education.
We set them on a path of learning that will put them in good stead for the rest of their lives in both worldly achievement and joy in the service of God.
Downey Christian Early Learning Center is traditional in its approach to education.
Our Goal is to provide a challenging Christian academic curriculum which promotes intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, physical growth and development.
We believe that God has established the home and family as the primary means of educating a child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: With God All Things Are Possible
- The Downey Christian Early Learning Center is a non-denominational Christian school which offers a challenging Christian academic curriculum designed for children 2 years old to Grade 5. It is our goal to provide each child with an enduring educational foundation in a caring, Christian environment. Downey Christian believes in small classroom settings. Each grade level will be closed for enrollment when class sizes reaches no more than 17 students. At Downey Christian Early Learning Center, we nurture the younger children and also instill in them the beginnings of a formal academic and Christian education. We set them on a path of learning that will put them in good stead for the rest of their lives in both worldly achievement and joy in the service of God. Downey Christian Early Learning Center is traditional in its approach to education. Our Goal is to provide a challenging Christian academic curriculum which promotes intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, physical growth and development. We believe that God has established the home and family as the primary means of educating a child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Downey Christian Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Downey Christian Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/27/2013
Downey Christian is a great school that had a great Early learning program. Both of our children started at age 2 in their 2yr old class and they are very advanced for their age. All of the staff are great with the children and are very warm hearted . I would not go anywhere else.
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