Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center

170 Elm St Westfield, NJ 07090
www.westfieldynj.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center in Westfield, NJ, serves 115 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 18 teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
  • The early learning center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates in a large suburban community.
  • Approximately 45% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the Westfield preschool community.
  • Nearby Westfield PK–K programs have higher student–teacher ratios, highlighting the center's smaller class size focus.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: You belong at the Y.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $18,490 for elementary schools and $22,714 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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