Lafayette Early Childhood Center

South Bend Community School Corp
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
6 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Lafayette Early Childhood Center, located at 245 N Lombardy Dr in South Bend, Indiana, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of development. As part of the South Bend Community School Corporation, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a structured yet nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning and social-emotional growth, the school aims to instill a love for discovery in its youngest learners.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and individualized instruction, catering to a diverse student population with varying developmental needs. With a curriculum tailored to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, Lafayette Early Childhood Center serves as a vital resource for families in the South Bend area. Its dedicated staff works closely with both students and parents to create a supportive community that fosters academic readiness and sets the groundwork for long-term educational success.
6
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    4 (66.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (33.3%)
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: South Bend Community School Corp
Phone: (574)283-8127
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
South Bend SNAP
South Bend Community School Corp
87 Students
724 East Dubail
South Bend, IN 46613 (4.1 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K