Early Childhood Education Center

www.wd7.org

74 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Education Center, located at 543 N. Wood Dale Rd. in Wood Dale, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young learners. As part of the Wood Dale School District 7, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment designed to bridge the gap between home and the traditional K-12 school system. The facility is tailored to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of preschool-aged children, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills through structured play and guided instruction.

Beyond its core curriculum, the center plays a vital role in the Wood Dale community by offering inclusive programs that often cater to students with diverse learning requirements. By prioritizing early intervention and a supportive atmosphere, the Early Childhood Education Center aims to foster a love for learning and ensure that every child enters kindergarten with the confidence and fundamental tools necessary for long-term academic success.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	47
Asian	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
47 (63.5 %)
White
22 (29.7 %)
Asian
3 (4.1 %)
Two or More
2 (2.7 %)

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:	Wood Dale SD 7
Phone:	(630)694-1174
Website:	http://www.wd7.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 74