Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center

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

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
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and 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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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)

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $18,703 for elementary schools and $22,404 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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