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Emu Early Learning Center

1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802-0228 -

School Notes Overview:

The Education Department at Eastern Mennonite University bases its early childhood program on principles of child growth and development within a Christian context. We emphasize the growth of trust and independence and the development of a positive self -image in the children we serve. The mission of the EMU teacher education program is to prepare competent, caring, reflective practitioners who advocate for children and youth, develop caring learning environments, initiate and respond creatively to change, and value service to others. The teacher education program envisions preparing informed life-long leaders and learners who value the dignity of all persons and are ready and willing to share a pilgrimage of openness and continuous growth as they invite others to join them. These reflective practitioners will offer healing and hope in a diverse world....

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School Overview:

	Emu Early Learning Center
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Mennonite
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 1
County	Harrisonburg City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	44 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	26%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 36 students
	Kind - 5 students
	Grade 1 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:48	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	4 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Education Department at Eastern Mennonite University bases its early childhood program on principles of child growth and development within a Christian context. We emphasize the growth of trust and independence and the development of a positive self -image in the children we serve. The mission of the EMU teacher education program is to prepare competent, caring, reflective practitioners who advocate for children and youth, develop caring learning environments, initiate and respond creatively to change, and value service to others. The teacher education program envisions preparing informed life-long leaders and learners who value the dignity of all persons and are ready and willing to share a pilgrimage of openness and continuous growth as they invite others to join them. These reflective practitioners will offer healing and hope in a diverse world.
Profile last updated: 02/23/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22802)	School Zip (22802)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,572 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	27%	26%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$34,388	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	66% / 34%