Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Washington, DC
1000 Constitution Ave NW Nmnh Rm Ce-g50, Washington, DC 20560
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Washington
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center is an early childhood program in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 11 students and around 5 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 188 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 2.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 188 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of preschool programs nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 2,421 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Questions about Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
What grades does Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center serve?
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center?
About 11 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center?
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