COLLEGE ROAD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

College Road Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 159 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 9 teachers, College Road Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

College Road Early Childhood Center (CRECC), located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operated by the New Hanover County School system. Unlike a traditional elementary school, this center is dedicated exclusively to early childhood education, focusing on building a strong foundational base for young learners. The school is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of preschool-aged children, providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and kindergarten readiness.

The center serves as a key hub for early intervention and structured pre-K programming within the district. By prioritizing small-group instruction and play-based learning, College Road Early Childhood Center aims to bridge the achievement gap before students transition into primary school. Through its specialized curriculum and dedicated staff, the school fosters a community where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop essential school-readiness skills, and cultivate a lifelong curiosity for learning in a supportive, age-appropriate setting.

For more information, contact College Road Early Childhood Center at (910) 350-7860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.