YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 115 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 10 teachers, YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY (YECA), located at 160 Bolmer Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the city’s youngest learners. As part of the Yonkers Public Schools district, the academy focuses exclusively on providing high-quality Pre-Kindergarten and early primary instruction. By centering its curriculum on early childhood development, the school aims to create a nurturing and structured environment where children can build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills before transitioning to traditional elementary education.

The academy is designed to bridge the gap between home and formal schooling, utilizing age-appropriate pedagogy that emphasizes play-based learning, literacy readiness, and early numeracy. Through a combination of supportive teaching staff and a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of preschoolers, the YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY plays a critical role in fostering a lifelong love of learning. Its location in the Bolmer Avenue neighborhood serves as a community hub for families, ensuring that children in the area have access to a strong academic start in a safe and focused setting.

For more information, contact YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY at (914) 376-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.