Early Childhood School - South

Newark Public School District
255 Chancellor Avenue
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Early Childhood School (ECS) - South, located at 255 Chancellor Avenue in Newark, NJ, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newark Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to the developmental needs of its youngest learners, specifically focusing on providing high-quality preschool education. Its mission is centered on establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base for children during these critical formative years, ensuring they are prepared for the transition into elementary school.

The school environment at ECS-South is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills through play-based and structured learning experiences. By focusing on early intervention and holistic child development, the school plays a vital role in the community, providing local families with essential educational support. The facility emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where students can begin their educational journey in a supportive setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable access to early childhood education for all Newark students.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Newark Public School District
Phone: (973)733-6973
Website: http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/head-start/ECS-south/
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M