Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

www.escnj.us

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bright Beginnings Learning Center, located on Stelton Road in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a dedicated early childhood education facility focused on fostering the developmental, social, and academic growth of young children. The center is designed to provide a nurturing and safe environment where children can explore their interests, build essential foundational skills, and engage in play-based learning activities. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to elementary school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond academic readiness, Bright Beginnings prioritizes the holistic well-being of its students by promoting social-emotional development and positive peer interactions. The center maintains a structured setting that encourages creativity, curiosity, and independence, supported by a staff committed to the individualized needs of each child. By serving the local Piscataway community, the school establishes itself as a reliable partner for families seeking a supportive and enriching start for their children during these critical early years.

144

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

3.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	72
Black	19
Asian	23
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
72 (50.0%)
Asian
23 (16.0%)
White
21 (14.6%)
Black
19 (13.2%)
Two or More
6 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Phone:	(732)339-9331
Website:	http://www.escnj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 41

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 20