Early Childhood Center 1

Lancaster City
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
86 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Early Childhood Center 1, located on Whittier Drive North in Lancaster, Ohio, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Lancaster City School District’s commitment to early education, the center focuses on providing a nurturing environment where preschool-aged children can develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition into kindergarten by fostering a love for learning through age-appropriate activities and guided play.

The school is structured to meet the unique needs of early childhood development, emphasizing the importance of school readiness and foundational literacy and numeracy. By providing a dedicated space for early learners, Early Childhood Center 1 aims to create a strong academic base while promoting positive peer interactions and independence. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the Lancaster area, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and curiosity during these critical early developmental years.
86
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (87.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Lancaster City
Phone: (740)687-7340
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Early Childhood Center 2
Lancaster City
87 Students
1450 Marietta Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130 (0.0 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K