What grades does DPS Early Childhood Center serve?

As a Primary school, DPS Early Childhood Center serves students in Danbury, CT. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is DPS Early Childhood Center located?

You can find DPS Early Childhood Center in Danbury, CT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DPS Early Childhood Center?

At DPS Early Childhood Center, there are approximately 14 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Danbury, CT?

DPS Early Childhood Center is among the schools serving Danbury, CT. The school is part of the local school system.

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DPS Early Childhood Center — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Danbury, Connecticut|Danbury School District

Danbury, CT 06810

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Columbus DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Early Dismissal- Teacher PDStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Early Dismissal - Teacher PDhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.

Nov

Tue

Election Day- Schools CLOSED, Teacher PDStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Early Dismissal for Elementary Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.

Nov

Thu

Early Dismissal for Elementary Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–K

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Urban

District

Danbury School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.3%

Phone

(203)797-4832

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,572

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,891

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,573

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 8%State 27%Local 65%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,791

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,591

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

520 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

385 (24%)

Autism

229 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

216 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

69 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

43 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-58% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day

No School

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Early Dismissal- Teacher PD

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Early Dismissal - Teacher PD

Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Danbury School District. DPS Early Childhood Center follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom KippurDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day- Schools CLOSED, Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early Dismissal for Elementary Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Early Dismissal for Elementary Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Early Dismissal for Elementary Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Early Dismissal for High School Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Early Dismissal for High School Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early Dismissal for Middle School Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Early Dismissal for Middle School Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Dismissal for Middle School Only- Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the notice for dismissal time and conference details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving RecessDistrict-wide No School	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess- Schools & Offices CLOSEDDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess- Schools & Offices CLOSEDDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Holiday Recess- Schools CLOSEDDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Offices Closed- Holiday RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Offices Closed- Holiday RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Presidents Day- Schools CLOSEDDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good FridayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide Schools Closed	Break	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Early Dismissal - Teacher PDDistrict-wide Review the dismissal schedule and professional development details.	half_day	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Early Dismissal- Teacher PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher PDDistrict-wide Schools Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Tentative School Closing- Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Post Closing - All Staff ReportDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—