PINE ACRES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Pine Acres Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deptford Township Public School District school district, located in WENONAH, NJ with about 240 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. 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 15 teachers, Pine Acres Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Pine Acres Early Childhood Center, located in Wenonah, New Jersey, is a dedicated educational facility focused on the foundational years of development. Serving the local community, the center provides a nurturing environment specifically tailored to the needs of young children, emphasizing early learning, socialization, and school readiness. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to create a positive first experience with education that helps children build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for their future academic journeys.

The center is situated in a residential setting on Purdue Avenue, offering a convenient and accessible location for families in the area. While the program is centered on early childhood development, it maintains a curriculum designed to foster cognitive, emotional, and social growth through age-appropriate activities. By focusing on play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy concepts, Pine Acres works to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary school, all within a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Pine Acres Early Childhood Center at (856) 464-1260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.