PHILLIPSBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

PHILLIPSBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phillipsburg School District school district, located in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 455 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 46 teachers, PHILLIPSBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 PHILLIPSBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (PECLC), located at 459 Center Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as the foundation for the district’s youngest learners. As a specialized facility dedicated exclusively to early education, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. The curriculum is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through play-based learning, structured classroom activities, and professional instruction tailored to the unique needs of preschoolers.

Beyond academics, the center emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to support a child's holistic growth. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood development, PECLC aims to establish a strong educational trajectory for the children of Phillipsburg, ensuring they possess the foundational tools necessary for future academic success. The facility operates as a core component of the Phillipsburg School District’s commitment to providing comprehensive public education starting from the earliest years of development.

For more information, contact PHILLIPSBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER at (908) 213-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.