Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center

Higley Unified School District (4248)
18655 E JACARANDA BLVD
QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
74 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center, located in Queen Creek, Arizona, operates under the Higley Unified School District (HUSD) as a specialized facility dedicated to the foundational years of education. The center is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment for preschool-aged children, focusing on developmental milestones that prepare students for a smooth transition into elementary school. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and age-appropriate academic curriculum, the center aims to foster a love for learning in its youngest students.

Beyond its standard preschool offerings, the center is known for maintaining a strong connection to the broader HUSD community, ensuring that families have access to essential resources and support systems. The facility prioritizes a play-based learning approach that encourages curiosity and cognitive development while adhering to the district’s high standards for instructional quality. For parents seeking a school that blends early childhood expertise with a commitment to long-term academic success, the Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center serves as a vital cornerstone within the Queen Creek educational landscape.
74
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (66.2%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (18.9%)
  • Black
    4 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (4.1%)
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: Higley Unified School District (4248)
Phone: (480)279-8600
Website: http://www.husd.org/secdc
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.2
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 74
Gender Ratio
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