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Early Childhood Lab School

1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116 Dover, DE 19901
Tel: (302) 857-6731
ecic.desu.edu
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,500
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • We provide an environment and a curriculum that is tailored to encourage individual growth and development.
  • The staff is highly qualified with the ability to offer children meaningful experiences that help them to understand the world around them.
  • We also offer DSU pre-service students the opportunity for purposeful learning that directly influences their work with children and families.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,500
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Early Childhood Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeEarly Childhood Lab School
Nursery10
Pre-K34
Kind10
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Pre-K is largest with 34 students, more than Nursery and Kind at 10 each.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
Year Founded
1964

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
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Tuition Notes
$25 annual registration fee
Application URL
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School Mascot
Hornet

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alice Dunbar Nelson (1873-1935) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Early Childhood Lab School cost?
Early Childhood Lab School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Early Childhood Lab School?
Early Childhood Lab School famous alumni include: Alice Dunbar Nelson (1873-1935).
When is the application deadline for Early Childhood Lab School?
The application deadline for Early Childhood Lab School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Delaware is $13,677 for elementary schools and $19,365 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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