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Early Childhood Lab School

1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116 Dover, DE 19901
Tel: (302) 857-6731

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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)
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About the School

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • 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)

School Rankings

Early Childhood Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
School Resources
Largest endowments

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeEarly Childhood Lab School
Nursery10
Pre-K34
Kind10
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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.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
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Tuition Notes
$25 annual registration fee
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School Mascot
Hornet

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alice Dunbar Nelson (1873-1935) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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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