Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School

121 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of learning. By focusing exclusively on early childhood development, the school provides a nurturing environment designed to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of its youngest students. The facility is structured to foster early literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, preparing children for the transition into elementary school through play-based and developmentally appropriate curricula.

As part of the Wakefield Public Schools district, the center emphasizes an inclusive community atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore and develop curiosity. The Doyle School location is tailored to meet the specific needs of early learners, offering a setting that prioritizes both safety and discovery. By integrating early intervention and comprehensive pre-K programming, the school plays a vital role in establishing a strong educational trajectory for the children of the Wakefield community.

121

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
89 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (11.6 %)
Asian
6 (5.0 %)
Two or More
5 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (2.5 %)

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:	Wakefield
Phone:	(781)246-6420
Website:	http://wakefieldpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 121