EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dedham school district, located in Dedham, MA with about 270 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Dedham Early Childhood Center (ECC), located at 322 Sprague Street in Dedham, Massachusetts, serves as the foundational level of the Dedham Public Schools system. The facility is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, providing an environment that fosters curiosity, social-emotional growth, and foundational academic skills. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school.

As part of the broader Dedham Public Schools district, the Early Childhood Center emphasizes inclusive education and collaborative learning. The program is structured to support diverse learning styles, offering specialized services and a curriculum that encourages exploration through play and structured instruction. Parents and community members can learn more about the center’s specific programming, enrollment procedures, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.dedham.k12.ma.us](http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us).

For more information, contact Early Childhood Center at (781) 310-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.