Early Childhood Education Center

15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

179 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The **Early Childhood Education Center**, located at 15 Catherine Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a dedicated facility focused on the foundational developmental years of young children. As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the center is designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. The curriculum typically emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth through play-based learning and age-appropriate instruction.

By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the center plays a vital role in the local community, supporting families by offering a comprehensive educational framework for their youngest learners. The facility is staffed by educators trained in early childhood pedagogy, ensuring that children receive individualized attention during these formative stages. Through its focus on academic basics and interpersonal skill development, the center aims to foster a lifelong love of learning and provide every student with an equitable start to their educational journey.

179

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

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	6
Hispanic	119
Black	43
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
119 (66.5 %)
Black
43 (24.0 %)
Two or More
10 (5.6 %)
White
6 (3.4 %)
Asian
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:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7100
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 179