Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center

112 Market Street
Lynn, MA 01905

32 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center, located at 90 Commercial Street in Lynn, Massachusetts, serves as a dedicated facility within the Lynn Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to support the educational and developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and early intervention programs. By providing a structured environment tailored to early childhood pedagogy, the center aims to establish a strong foundational base for children before they transition into the elementary school system.

Beyond core academics, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, language development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The facility acts as a hub for early childhood resources in Lynn, often working closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into their first formal schooling experiences. By prioritizing play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the Early Childhood Center plays a critical role in fostering curiosity and school readiness for children throughout the local area.

Total Students

3.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	5

Hispanic
18 (56.2 %)
White
5 (15.6 %)
Asian
5 (15.6 %)
Black
4 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	New
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lynn
Phone:	(781)477-7220
Website:	http://lynnschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 32