DONALD A. QUARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Englewood Public School District school district, located in ENGLEWOOD, NJ with about 408 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 49 teachers, Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center, located on Davison Place in Englewood, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of a child's development. As a cornerstone of the Englewood Public School District’s early learning initiatives, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored specifically to preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to foster early social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring that young learners build the essential academic habits and interpersonal skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.

The center emphasizes a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of the Englewood community. By prioritizing small-group interactions and individualized instruction, the faculty at Donald A. Quarles works to create an inclusive atmosphere where early literacy, numeracy, and fine motor development are integrated into daily routines. Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on partnership with families, aiming to provide a supportive "first school" experience that bridges the gap between home life and the formal K-12 education system.

For more information, contact Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center at (201) 862-6113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.