EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

DICKINSON 1
107 3rd Ave SE
Dickinson, ND 58601
90 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center in Dickinson, North Dakota, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Dickinson Public Schools district. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills, the center aims to establish a positive trajectory for long-term academic success.

As a specialized hub for early education, the facility operates under the broader mission of the Dickinson Public Schools system to provide inclusive and high-quality learning opportunities. The center works closely with families and the local community to support the diverse needs of preschool-aged children. Through a curriculum designed to foster curiosity and foundational learning, the Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in building the educational groundwork for students throughout the Dickinson area.
90
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (78.9%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.3%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1%)
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: DICKINSON 1
Phone: (701)227-3010
Website: http://www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
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 90
Gender Ratio