Lexington Children's Place

lcp.lexingtonma.org

70 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Lexington Children’s Place (LCP) is an inclusive, integrated preschool program operated by the Lexington Public Schools. The school serves children aged 3 to 5, bringing together students with diverse learning needs and typically developing peers. By utilizing a play-based curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, the school focuses on fostering early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and physical growth in a nurturing environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school.

Located at 328 Lowell Street, LCP emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, specialists, and families to support each child’s unique developmental journey. The program is recognized for its commitment to early intervention and high-quality instruction, providing a supportive atmosphere where students of all abilities can learn side-by-side. As a cornerstone of the Lexington community’s early childhood services, the school aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Children's Place
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Asian	32
Two or More	6

Asian
32 (45.7%)
White
21 (30.0%)
Hispanic
7 (10.0%)
Two or More
6 (8.6%)
Black
4 (5.7%)

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:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)860-5823
Website:	http://lcp.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
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 70