Darlington Early Childhood Center in Pawtucket, RI, serves 60 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1985, this suburban early learning center supports a co–educational student body with 16.67% students of color.
The school employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 60:1.
Darlington Early Childhood Center operates within a suburban community setting in Pawtucket.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Darlington Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Darlington Early Childhood Center is often viewed alongside schools like Pawtucket Day Child Development Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Darlington Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Darlington Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Darlington Early Childhood Center is St. Raphael Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Teresa School (0.5 miles away)
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(401) 723-9463
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(401) 728-4470
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