Early Learning Center

Waukegan CUSD 60
1721 N McAree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
221 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Learning Center, located at 1721 N McAree Rd in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a dedicated hub for early childhood development within the Waukegan Public School District (District 60). The facility is specifically designed to support the educational and developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and pre-kindergarten programming. By providing a structured environment tailored to early childhood, the center aims to establish a strong academic and social foundation before students transition to elementary school.

The center emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy, recognizing the critical importance of these years in cognitive and emotional growth. With a focus on school readiness, the curriculum typically addresses essential skills such as socialization, language development, and foundational motor skills. By prioritizing an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, the Early Learning Center acts as a vital resource for Waukegan families, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds have equitable access to high-quality early education.
221
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    178 (80.5%)
  • Black
    27 (12.2%)
  • White
    9 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone: (224)303-1400
Website: http://schools.wps60.org/epic
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
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 221
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
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Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K