Franklin Early Childhood Development Center

Franklin
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
142 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Franklin Early Childhood Development Center (FECDC), located at 224 Oak Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational growth of the town’s youngest learners. Operated under the umbrella of the Franklin Public Schools, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development during these critical formative years.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive approach, offering high-quality preschool programming that serves both general education students and children with diverse learning needs. By utilizing research-based curricula and a team of dedicated early childhood educators, the center emphasizes "learning through play" and school readiness. Through its commitment to individualized instruction and a supportive community atmosphere, the FECDC plays a vital role in preparing Franklin’s children for a successful transition into the elementary school system.
142
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (52.8%)
  • Asian
    33 (23.2%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (9.9%)
  • Black
    10 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
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: Franklin
Phone: (508)541-8166
Website: http://www.franklinps.net/o/ecdc
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
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 142
Gender Ratio
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