Mad River Early Childhood Center

149 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Mad River Early Childhood Center, located on Old Harshman Road in Dayton, Ohio, serves as the primary educational hub for the youngest learners within the Mad River Local School District. The center is dedicated to fostering foundational development by providing a structured, nurturing environment specifically designed for preschool-aged children. By focusing on early intervention and academic readiness, the school aims to build the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for students to successfully transition into elementary school.

The center emphasizes a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and creative problem-solving while meeting state educational standards. Through its specialized programming, Mad River Early Childhood Center strives to create an inclusive community where children of diverse backgrounds can develop a love for learning. By providing these essential early educational experiences, the school plays a vital role in supporting local families and ensuring that every child in the district begins their academic journey with a strong and equitable foundation.

149

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mad River Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	16
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
99 (66.4%)
Hispanic
16 (10.7%)
Black
16 (10.7%)
Two or More
13 (8.7%)
Asian
5 (3.4%)

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:	Mad River Local
Phone:	(937)259-6603
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
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 149