BARDSTOWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Bardstown Early Childhood Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Bardstown Independent school district, located in Bardstown, KY with about 306 students. With about 11 teachers, Bardstown Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.
Bardstown Early Childhood Center (BECC), located on Templin Avenue in Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of development. As a cornerstone of the Bardstown City Schools district, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment for preschool-aged children. By emphasizing play-based learning and early literacy, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and the formal K-12 academic system, ensuring that students build the social-emotional and cognitive skills necessary for success in kindergarten and beyond.
The school is particularly noted for its inclusive approach, often providing specialized services and support for children with varying developmental needs. By fostering partnerships with families and the local community, Bardstown Early Childhood Center creates a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes early intervention and academic readiness. Its mission is centered on cultivating a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention required to thrive during their most formative developmental stages.
For more information, contact Bardstown Early Childhood Center at (502) 331-8804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
BARDSTOWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in Bardstown, KY with about 306 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Bardstown Independent
- Total Students:
- 306
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 306 students
- White
- 64.4%
- Black or African American
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.