First Step Alden

Southern MN Education Consortium
215 N. BROADWAY AVE
ALDEN, MN 56009
3 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
First Step Alden, located at 215 N. Broadway Ave in Alden, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility primarily focused on early childhood development. It serves as a community-centered hub for preschool and daycare services, emphasizing a nurturing environment designed to support the foundational learning needs of young children in the local area. By providing structured play and early academic readiness, the facility aims to foster social-emotional growth and prepare students for their transition into elementary school.

As a significant fixture in the small community of Alden, First Step Alden plays a vital role for local working families by offering consistent and reliable childcare. The school is known for its accessibility and commitment to providing a safe, engaging space for children to begin their educational journey. Through its programming, the center helps build a sense of community while ensuring that the youngest residents of Alden receive the attention and development opportunities necessary for long-term success.
3
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    3 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southern MN Education Consortium
Phone: (507)857-1160
Website: http://www.smec.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 3
Gender Ratio