Learning Through Play Pre-K Center - Willis in Bronx, New York on DonorsChoose

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Learning Through Play Pre-K Center - Willis is a public school in Bronx, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

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105 Willis Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Learning Through Play Pre-K Center - Willis Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Learning Through Play Pre-K Center - Willis Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Learning Through Play Pre-K Center - Willis Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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