Early Learning Center

Ellensburg School District
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
54 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **Ellensburg Developmental Preschool**, located at 400 E. University Way, is a specialized educational facility operating within the Ellensburg School District. The program is specifically designed to support children aged three to five who have identified developmental delays or disabilities. By providing a structured, inclusive, and therapeutic environment, the preschool aims to bridge developmental gaps in areas such as communication, motor skills, social-emotional growth, and cognitive development before children transition into the K-12 school system.

The school is notable for its multidisciplinary approach, often integrating instruction with essential services such as speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The curriculum is play-based and tailored to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals of each student, ensuring that learning is accessible and engaging. By fostering a supportive early learning experience, the Ellensburg Developmental Preschool plays a vital role in preparing young learners with diverse needs for future academic and social success.
54
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (61.1%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (27.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (3.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.9%)
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: N/A
District: Ellensburg School District
Phone: (509)925-8117
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Kittitas B-5 Special Ed Program
Kittitas School District
2 Students
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934 (6.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K