Great Beginnings Early Child Center

Great Beginnings Early Child Center in Hamburg, NJ serves 50 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, rural early childhood program.
The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 50:1.
Approximately 27% of the student body is represented by students of color.
Great Beginnings Early Child Center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school provides early childhood education in a rural community setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: First Steps to a Bright Future
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings Early Child Center?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings Early Child Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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