Marycrest Early Childhood Center

Joliet PSD 86
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
145 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Marycrest Early Childhood Center, located in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Joliet Public Schools District 86, the center focuses on providing high-quality early learning experiences, including preschool programs and early intervention services. The facility is designed to foster foundational academic and social skills, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are prepared for the transition into kindergarten and beyond.

The center is well-regarded for its supportive environment, which emphasizes play-based learning, inclusive instruction, and individualized attention. By integrating early childhood education with resources for families, Marycrest plays a critical role in the community by identifying and addressing developmental milestones during a child's most formative years. The dedicated staff and faculty strive to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, emotional growth, and long-term academic success for all enrolled children.
145
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    107 (73.8 %)
  • Black
    23 (15.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (7.6 %)
  • White
    4 (2.8 %)
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: Joliet PSD 86
Phone: (815)725-1100
Website: http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
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
Pre-Kindergarten 145
Gender Ratio
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