About Us
The Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center opened in March of 1994, on the site of the former Lincoln Elementary School in southwest Quincy. We hold certification from the National Association of Educators of Young Children. The Early Childhood Center (E.C.C.), which services approximately 200 three to six year olds, is unique in that it is the only E.C.C. in the Quincy Public School System. There are six half-day integrated pre-school classes, six all-day kindergarten classes which includes one transitional kindergarten and three Development Learning pre-school classes. We celebrate that we are a culturally diverse community and this is incorporated into our curricula at every opportunity.
In addition to twelve classrooms this bright, cheerful and semi
opened spaced school building also has a Discovery/Media Center, Motor
Room, Cafeteria/Gymnasium in addition to nursing, guidance and administrative offices. We
have a playground designed to facilitate the motor needs of young children. In an effort
to foster good community relations the Ward Four Community Room is housed
at the E.C.C. in addition to community events this room is utilized by
the staff and children for special presentations.
A unique component of the Center is the Early Childhood Integrated Pre-school
Program which provides high quality opportunities for sixty at risk children
whose abilities range from typically developing to identified special needs, and who come
from diverse cultural, linguistic and economic backgrounds. Funding sources for the
implementation of this program include Title I federal funds, the Massachusetts Early
Childhood Partnership Grant, the Massachusetts Early Childhood Special Allocation and the
Quincy Public Schools. In addition we have a Developmental Learning Center which services
preschool students with a diagnosis of pervasive development disorder.
We are designated as a Title I school allowing us to provide support services in both guidance and reading. We also participate in the federal breakfast and lunch program. Other services are provided by our special needs teacher, nurse, physical therapist, speech pathologist and occupational therapist.
Message from the Principal
Welcome to the Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center. This unique Quincy school is one of the few public schools on the South Shore devoted to the education and development of the young child from pre-school through kindergarten. I work in a truly nurturing environment that services approximately 200 young children. I share a principalship with the Lincoln-Hancock Community School which this school feeds into for grades one through five.
I know first hand what a wonderful start these young people experience. If you look into their faces you will see a bright future on the horizon. Please come and see for yourself.
Ruth Witmer, Principal
View/print an Early Childhood Center Brochure.
The web master for Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center is Sarah Norwood
Academics
Preschool is an important first step in your child's education. Quincy Public Schools are there from the first time your three year old picks out a book at the school library to the getting ready for kindergarten. Want to know more? You can read about the elementary curriculum and standards which detail exactly what your child is learning at every stage of their educational careers.
Programs
At Amelio Della Chiesa, everything we do is focused around the education of young children. To meet their many needs, we offer select programs to extend and reinforce what children learn in their classrooms. Programs vary depending on the identified needs of our students and funding available. Please review our current offerings - and be sure to check out the specialized services and programs available to all elementary students in Quincy.
Academic and Remedial Programs
- Homework and Skills Club
- Summer School
Enrichment Programs
- Learning with Lexia Software
- Early Success
- Cooking with Math
Quincy Public Schools Elementary Programs
Academic, Enrichment, and Remedial Programs available for all Quincy Public Schools students.
Parents
Who we are and what we do:
We are the Lincoln Hancock / Della Chiesa Parent Teacher Council. We are a proactive organization which provides the things at our school that enhance our children's education. We also serve as a united voice to the city for concerns that affect our school, both by ourselves and in conjunction with the City Wide Parents Council.
- Co–Presidents: Mike Buzzell,Todd Kimmell
- Treasurer: Corrine Kimmell
- Recording Secretary: Molly Mullin
- Correspondence Secretary: Molly Mullin
- City Wide Parents Council Representatives: Carlos DaSilva,Donna Parry
Meetings:
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month in the Della Chiesa All Purpose Room at 7:00 P. M. We always provide refreshments and snacks as well as door prizes for the attendees. We encourage attendance at these meetings, as this is were all policies decisions are made by a majority vote of those parents and teachers in attendance.
Volunteers and Events:
There are many opportunities at both schools for parents who wish to volunteer their time. We have two coordinators who can help find volunteer opportunities both in and out of the classrooms, fund raisers, book fair, school pictures, family events, etc...
Citywide Parents' Council website
Find Us
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center is conveniently located in south Quincy at 100 Brooks Ave, just off Centre St. Use the maps below to find us!
Partners
Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students. Read about the great things our partners are doing...