Original Research by School Decision on Waverly Early Childhood Center
Waverly Early Childhood Center is a public school serving kindergarten and first grade in Eastchester, a residential suburb in Westchester County. The school enrolls a small group of students drawn from the surrounding community.
The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of Asian students and a smaller share of Hispanic students. One student is reported across other racial or ethnic groups. The school's free-or-reduced-price lunch status was not reported in available data, and information on English learners and students with individualized education plans was similarly unavailable. These gaps are typical for early-childhood programs, which are not subject to the same federal reporting requirements as later grades.
State testing does not apply to kindergarten and first grade, so academic performance metrics are not available for this school. The state does not assess students in these grades, and therefore no comparison to county peers can be drawn on proficiency or other measured outcomes.
The Eastchester Union Free School District, of which Waverly is a part, underwent a major capital bond referendum in February 2022 to address aging buildings and improve safety, security, health, and wellness infrastructure across the district. This multi-year construction program represents a substantial long-term commitment to school facilities and reflects a community decision to invest in infrastructure renewal.
Eastchester itself sits in a residential part of Westchester County with an active housing market. Home values in the area are substantial, reflecting the broader Westchester landscape. Rental costs are proportionally high relative to median household income in the region. The local job market includes retail, food service, and healthcare positions at national chains, alongside some engineering and professional services. Economic conditions in the area suggest a stable but moderately priced housing and employment environment compared to surrounding towns.
The school's location at 45 Hall Avenue places it within easy reach of families living in Eastchester. As an early-childhood program serving only the youngest grade band, Waverly functions as a starting point for students who will move on to elementary, middle, and high school within the district. For families new to the area or seeking kindergarten and first-grade placement, the school represents the entry to the Eastchester district's educational pathway. A parent considering the school may want to ask the district directly about class size, curriculum approach, and the transition to second grade, as these details fall outside the data available here.
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