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Lebanon Early Childhood Center is
a public school
in Lebanon, Missouri that is part of Lebanon School District R3.
Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Lebanon Early Childhood Center
$6,946
raised using DonorsChoose
11
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
25
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
Lebanon Early Childhood Center has received support from
23 individuals from Missouri and
2 individuals out-of-state.
