DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr

DeKalb CUSD 428
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
281 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center, located at 1515 S 4th St in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub focused on early childhood development. Operated under the umbrella of DeKalb Community Unit School District 428, the center is dedicated to providing high-quality preschool programming designed to prepare young children for academic success. Its curriculum emphasizes essential social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and early literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have equitable access to a structured learning environment during their most formative years.

Beyond its academic focus, the center prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative play. By utilizing developmentally appropriate practices, the facility supports the unique needs of children in the DeKalb community, fostering a seamless transition into the K-12 school system. The center also places a strong emphasis on family engagement, partnering with parents and caregivers to create a supportive community that advocates for the long-term educational and personal well-being of every child enrolled in their programs.
281
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    100 (35.6%)
  • Black
    81 (28.8%)
  • White
    72 (25.6%)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DeKalb CUSD 428
Phone: (815)754-2999
Website: http://www.dist428.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 281
Gender Ratio