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 (2025-26)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
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.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$25 annual registration fee
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Hornet
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alice Dunbar Nelson (1873-1935) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(302) 678-8987
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
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631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
0.4 miles
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(302) 678-0688
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-0688
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(302) 734-3040
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(302) 734-3040
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