Shining Star Early Childhood Center

School Overview
Shining Star Early Childhood Center, located in Milford, Massachusetts, serves as the dedicated preschool and early education hub for the Milford Public Schools district. The center is designed to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children, focusing on building a strong academic and social-emotional foundation before students transition into elementary school. By offering a structured curriculum that aligns with state early learning standards, the school emphasizes play-based learning, cognitive development, and the cultivation of essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

The facility operates as a key component of the broader Milford Public Schools community, ensuring a seamless educational trajectory for its students. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all learners, Shining Star provides specialized services and support, including programs for students with disabilities and those requiring English language support. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators and families, the center aims to prepare its young learners for lifelong success while creating a welcoming first experience within the public school system.
170
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shining Star Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic56
Black7
Asian7
Two or More5
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    93 (54.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (32.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Milford
Phone: (508)478-1135
Website: http://www.milfordpublicschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 170

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shining Star Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten170
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shining Star Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7342.9%
Male9757.1%