JOSEPH M. FERRAINA EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District school district, located in LONG BRANCH, NJ with about 312 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 24 teachers, Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, located on Avenel Boulevard in Long Branch, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As an early childhood hub, the school focuses on providing high-quality preschool and pre-kindergarten programming designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary education. By fostering a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and the acquisition of essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the center acts as a cornerstone for community engagement and parent involvement in Long Branch. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to learn through exploration and play under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators. By creating a strong educational bedrock, the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in ensuring that local students develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success in the Long Branch Public Schools system.

For more information, contact Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center at (732) 571-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.