Early Childhood Learning Center

Freehold Township School District
610 STILLWELLS CORNER ROAD
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
110 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Learning Center, located at 610 Stillwells Corner Road in Freehold, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational development of young children. As part of the Freehold Township School District’s commitment to early intervention and education, the center provides a nurturing environment designed to support the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of preschoolers. The school prioritizes age-appropriate curriculum that prepares students for their transition into elementary school settings.

Beyond standard instruction, the center is well-regarded for its emphasis on inclusive programming, often serving students with diverse learning requirements. By utilizing a blend of play-based learning and structured developmental activities, the faculty works to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive setting. The facility is strategically positioned within the community to serve local families, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to ensure a strong start for every child’s educational journey.
110
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (71.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (20.0 %)
  • Black
    6 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Freehold Township School District
Phone: (732)866-6858
Website: http://eclc.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 102
Ungraded 8
Gender Ratio