Pre k learning center in Salem, Massachusetts

Salem Early Childhood Center (ECC) located at 25 Memorial Drive in Salem, Massachusetts, is a school focused on providing a positive learning environment for young children. The school report card highlights the institution's strengths and areas for improvement, as collected by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The ECC is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who use positive behavior techniques, including the use of Pete, to teach important behavioral expectations to the children. The Special Education Department ensures that every child receives a free and appropriate education through a network of special education providers and services. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a key focus at ECC, helping students develop healthy identities, manage emotions, and achieve personal goals. The school offers integrated preschool classrooms where students of all abilities learn together, fostering acceptance, sensitivity, and positive social interactions. The school follows the district's student assignment policy for student placement. The Pre K and Preschool schedules run Monday to Friday, providing a structured learning environment for children aged three and four years old.

Welcome to Salem Public School District, where transformative education and immersive learning are at the heart of what we offer to our staff, students, and families. Located at 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, we are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming community that fosters each student’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Our mission is to deliver equitable, challenging, and joyful learning experiences that empower all students to pursue personalized paths to success while upholding a commitment to the common good. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Stephen Zrike, Jr., Salem Public Schools is dedicated to advancing educational excellence through a strategic plan for 2023-26. This plan prioritizes recognizing every student’s potential and offers opportunities for them to express their voices, stories, and talents through student-centered programming. Our district and school improvement plans are designed to ensure high-quality learning experiences that lead to success in school and beyond.

Bates Elementary School, located at 53 Liberty Hill Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts, is a health-focused primary school dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all students. Our early childhood programs include Pre-k and Kindergarten classes for our youngest learners. The Special Education Department at Bates oversees a network of providers and services to ensure that each child receives a free and appropriate education. We also offer support for students learning English as a new language, with students representing 30 countries and speaking 26 different languages.