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Merrimack Valley Christian Day

1195 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01854-0185 -

School Notes Overview:

Merrimack Valley Christian Day is a state licensed, non-profit corporation which has functioned as a ministry of the Lowell First Church of the Nazarene for over 25 years. Our purpose is to educate and provide childcare for children 2 yrs. Our philosophy is that every child is a unique individual at a very important period in his or her life. These early years are important for a child's development of positive attitudes toward learning and Christian values. We provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment conducive to enabling each child to reach his or her fullest potential. Our curriculum is based on five areas of development; spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social. It is a hands on approach designed to educate and enhance the total development of each child, allowing them to develop at their own pace. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and meet their standards for developmentally appropriate practices. Our curriculum is drawn from the Massachusetts DOE Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, and the Scholastic Early Childhood Program Building Language for Literacy....

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School Overview:

	Merrimack Valley Christian Day
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Other
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	60 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	29%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 53 students
	Kind - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:60	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Merrimack Valley Christian Day is a state licensed, non-profit corporation which has functioned as a ministry of the Lowell First Church of the Nazarene for over 25 years. Our purpose is to educate and provide childcare for children 2 yrs. Our philosophy is that every child is a unique individual at a very important period in his or her life. These early years are important for a child's development of positive attitudes toward learning and Christian values. We provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment conducive to enabling each child to reach his or her fullest potential. Our curriculum is based on five areas of development; spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social. It is a hands on approach designed to educate and enhance the total development of each child, allowing them to develop at their own pace. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and meet their standards for developmentally appropriate practices. Our curriculum is drawn from the Massachusetts DOE Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, and the Scholastic Early Childhood Program Building Language for Literacy.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01854)	School Zip (01854)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,787 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	43%
Population Average Age	30 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$35,371	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	39% / 61%	58% / 42%