Dickinson College Children's Center
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Carlisle, PA
28 Garland Ave, Carlisle, PA 17013
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Carlisle
In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Dickinson College Children's Center is an early childhood program for kindergarten. About 14 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 185 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Kindergarten only
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Dickinson College Children's Center whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Dickinson College Children's Center
What grades does Dickinson College Children's Center serve?
Dickinson College Children's Center serves kindergarten only.
How many students attend Dickinson College Children's Center?
About 14 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Dickinson College Children's Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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