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鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 18 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d 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鈥揔 programs have higher student鈥搕eacher 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.:
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)
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center is First Children School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity School - Westfield (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pns&k (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pns&k
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Westfield Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Compass School House
Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 215 students
Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1e Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
St. Pauls Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Children School
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Kohler Academy ![Kohler Academy Photo]( "Kohler Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Union Catholic Regional High School
(Catholic)
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
First Children School
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Kohler Academy ![Kohler Academy Photo]( "Kohler Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pns&k
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Westfield Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Compass School House
Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 215 students
Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1e Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
St. Pauls Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Tuition listed
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(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
9356.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
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39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
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(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
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Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
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Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
9356.6 miles
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(609) 466-7606
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(609) 466-7606
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