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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: You belong at the Y.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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