The mission of DELC is to support the essential nurturing and guidance that is critical to healthy growth and development of young children by offering a rich home-familiar learning environment where children's curiosity and hunger for learning are nurtured through play and discovery.
Our programs are designed to help children build positive self-images, develop competence and positive dispositions toward learning and school, and to learn basic skills of social living.
Our constructivist approach is child centered, hands-on and humanistic and is aimed at the harmonious development of the whole child in all areas.
It is meant to reflect a variety of developmental levels among children taking into account their many individual characteristics and special qualities.
Our emphasis is on helping children discover and work towards their own style of learning, construct meanings, and use freedom in a carefully prepared environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of DELC is to support the essential nurturing and guidance that is critical to healthy growth and development of young children by offering a rich home-familiar learning environment where children's curiosity and hunger for learning are nurtured through play and discovery. Our programs are designed to help children build positive self-images, develop competence and positive dispositions toward learning and school, and to learn basic skills of social living. Our constructivist approach is child centered, hands-on and humanistic and is aimed at the harmonious development of the whole child in all areas. It is meant to reflect a variety of developmental levels among children taking into account their many individual characteristics and special qualities. Our emphasis is on helping children discover and work towards their own style of learning, construct meanings, and use freedom in a carefully prepared environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dartmouth Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Dartmouth Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Little People's College (2.6 miles away)
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1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Little People's College
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
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Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Our Sisters' School
All-girls
145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Bishop Stang High School ![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Bishop Stang High School ![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Third Baptist Church Christian School
(Baptist)
260 Stafford Rd
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 17 students
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Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Our Sisters' School
All-girls
145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St Teresa of Calcutta School ![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
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Location
Miles
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Little People's College
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Friends Academy ![Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...]( "Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...")
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Kiddie Kampus
Daycare / Preschool
26 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 991-8900
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 991-8900
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 423 students
St Teresa of Calcutta School ![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
9401.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
9401.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
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8/
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8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
9401.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
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Rank:
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55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
9402.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
9402.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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