Bellingham Early Childhood Center

342 Hartford Avenue
Bellingham, MA 02019

www.bellinghamk12.org

100 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Bellingham Early Childhood Center (BECC), located at 338 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham, Massachusetts, serves as the primary hub for the district’s youngest learners. As part of the broader Bellingham Public Schools system, the center focuses on establishing a strong educational foundation through developmentally appropriate practices. Its programs are designed to foster early social, emotional, and cognitive development in a structured yet nurturing environment, preparing children for their eventual transition into elementary school.

The center emphasizes inclusive learning and collaboration between educators, families, and the community to support the diverse needs of its students. By integrating play-based learning with early academic readiness, the BECC aims to encourage curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. For more detailed information regarding their specific curriculum offerings, enrollment procedures, and administrative contact details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.bellinghamk12.org](http://www.bellinghamk12.org).

100

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellingham Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
68 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (15.2 %)
Two or More
8 (8.1 %)
Asian
6 (6.1 %)
Black
2 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham
Phone:	(508)966-2512
Website:	http://www.bellinghamk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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 100