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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center

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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center is a public school in Decatur, Alabama that is part of Office of Head Start. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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1313 Clarkview St SW

Decatur, AL 35601 View local requests

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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

44%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center

$18,174

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

119

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center has received support from 112 individuals from Alabama and 7 individuals out-of-state.

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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center

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