Bardstown Early Childhood Center

Bardstown Independent
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
271 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
271
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (70.1 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (14.8 %)
  • Black
    30 (11.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Bardstown Independent
Phone: (502)331-8804
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 271
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Nelson County
141 Students
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004 (1.0 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K