EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARRISONVILLE R-IX school district, located in HARRISONVILLE, MO with about 307 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 17 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Harrisonville Early Childhood Center, located at 500 Polar Lane in Harrisonville, Missouri, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Harrisonville School District. This facility is dedicated to fostering the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and early intervention programs designed to build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills before children transition into elementary school. By providing a nurturing and structured environment, the center aims to establish a strong academic trajectory for students in their most formative years.

As part of the broader Harrisonville School District, the Early Childhood Center emphasizes school readiness through play-based learning and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The school works closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into the public school system, often offering specialized services such as early childhood special education and screening programs. For more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific programs, or district resources, you can visit their official website at [harrisonvilleschools.org](http://HARRISONVILLESCHOOLS.ORG).

For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. at (816) 380-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.