At Jean Lyle Children's Center, we provide a safe and nurturing school environment for children three to six years of age to make friends and choices, to take joy in learning to be both independent and cooperative and to learn through play.
Our stable, experienced staff, in partnership with families, supports each child's stage of development, responds to individual needs, and offers guidance and opportunities for continued growth.
In a setting of respect and acceptance, we provide a transition from the family to the larger world.
We provide secure, positive and enriching preschool experiences for 3, 4, and 5 year old children to help them build the foundations for a lifetime of development and learning.
Our programs promote respect for the beliefs of all people.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 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
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Jean Lyle Children's Center, we provide a safe and nurturing school environment for children three to six years of age to make friends and choices, to take joy in learning to be both independent and cooperative and to learn through play. Our stable, experienced staff, in partnership with families, supports each child's stage of development, responds to individual needs, and offers guidance and opportunities for continued growth. In a setting of respect and acceptance, we provide a transition from the family to the larger world. We provide secure, positive and enriching preschool experiences for 3, 4, and 5 year old children to help them build the foundations for a lifetime of development and learning. Our programs promote respect for the beliefs of all people.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jean Lyle's Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Jean Lyle's Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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