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Durango Early Learning Center offers toddler and preschool early childhood development for 70 children in La Plata County.
Our value base derives from a strong respect for childhood and the recognition that children are natural explorers and experimenters, capable of constructing learning and knowledge.
We offer an environment, both within the school and larger community, that affords endless possibilities for creativity, imagination, representation and problem solving.
Our focus is to develop a strong sense of worth in every child that comes through the doors by promoting a belief in themselves as capable learners with valuable opinions and ideas.
"Durango Early Learning Center staff are to be commended for the completion of their first Quality Rating." The education philosophy at Durango Early Learning Center evolves from the social construction theories of Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner, Howard Gardner, Loris Malaguzzi and Carlina Rinaldi.
We have adapted the application of Piagetian ideas into the High/Scope Curriculum, which focuses on children learning how to think and solve problems through their active involvement in personally relevant experiences..
Durango Early Learning Center offers toddler and preschool early
childhood development for 70 children in La Plata County. Our value
base derives from a strong respect for childhood and the
recognition that children are natural explorers and experimenters,
capable of constructing learning and knowledge. We offer an
environment, both within the school and larger community, that
affords endless possibilities for creativity, imagination,
representation and problem solving. Our focus is to develop a
strong sense of worth in every child that comes through the doors
by promoting a belief in themselves as capable learners with
valuable opinions and ideas. "Durango Early Learning Center staff
are to be commended for the completion of their first Quality
Rating." The education philosophy at Durango Early Learning Center
evolves from the social construction theories of Jean Piaget, Lev
Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner, Howard Gardner, Loris Malaguzzi and
Carlina Rinaldi. We have adapted the application of Piagetian ideas
into the High/Scope Curriculum, which focuses on children learning
how to think and solve problems through their active involvement in
personally relevant experiences.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
John Doe, Nobel Laureate
Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Durango Early Learning Center's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Durango Early Learning Center often compared to?
Durango Early Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Children's House Of Durango by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Durango Early Learning Center?
The acceptance rate of Durango Early Learning Center is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Durango Early Learning Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Durango Early Learning Center?
Durango Early Learning Center famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate and Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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