Early Childhood Learning Center

Irvine Unified
1 Smoketree
Irvine, CA 92604
32 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), located at 1 Smoketree in Irvine, California, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). The center is primarily dedicated to providing high-quality early intervention and preschool programs tailored to children with diverse developmental needs. By focusing on a play-based and inclusive curriculum, the school aims to support young learners in building foundational social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Beyond its core instruction, the ECLC serves as a vital resource for families within the IUSD community. The center emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with parents, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and specialized educators to create individualized learning plans for each student. Through this partnership-driven model, the school ensures that children receive the essential support required to prepare them for a successful transition into mainstream elementary education.
32
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Asian
    12 (37.5%)
  • White
    9 (28.1%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (12.5%)
  • Black
    2 (6.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: Irvine Unified
Phone: (949)936-5857
Website: http://eclc.iusd.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
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
Kindergarten 32
Gender Ratio