School Overview
The Early Childhood Center, located at 560 W 144th St in Riverdale, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the development of the community's youngest learners. As an early childhood institution, it focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth during the critical formative years. The center aims to prepare children for their future academic journeys by introducing them to early literacy, numeracy, and cooperative play within a supportive classroom setting.

By concentrating on the developmental needs of preschoolers and toddlers, the center plays a vital role in the Riverdale school district’s efforts to promote school readiness and lifelong learning. The facility is equipped to provide foundational instruction that encourages curiosity and independence, ensuring that students develop the necessary interpersonal skills to thrive in a traditional K-12 environment. Through its specialized programming, the Early Childhood Center remains a key resource for local families seeking to give their children a strong, high-quality start to their educational experience.
131
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Cntr
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic8
Black121
Two or More1
  • Black
    121 (92.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (6.1 %)
  • White
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dolton SD 148
Phone: (708)849-9848
Website: http://www.district148.net/earlychildhood.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Early Childhood Cntr
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten131
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Early Childhood Cntr
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5945%
Male7255%