Daniel Feeney Preschool Center

415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081

www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/dfpc

65 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Daniel Feeney Preschool Center, located in Walpole, Massachusetts, serves as the dedicated early childhood education facility for the Walpole Public Schools district. The program is designed to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, the center aims to establish a strong educational foundation, preparing students for their eventual transition into elementary school.

The curriculum is centered on active learning, emphasizing play-based instruction that encourages curiosity and builds essential foundational skills. The center serves a diverse student population, offering integrated classrooms that support children with varying abilities and needs. Through a collaborative approach involving experienced educators, specialized staff, and families, the Daniel Feeney Preschool Center strives to create a supportive community where every child is encouraged to grow at their own pace in a safe and engaging setting.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Feeney Preschool Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	6

White
48 (73.8%)
Asian
7 (10.8%)
Two or More
6 (9.2%)
Hispanic
2 (3.1%)
Black
2 (3.1%)

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:	Walpole
Phone:	(508)660-7374
Website:	http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/dfpc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 65