Champaign Early Chldhd Cntr

Champaign CUSD 4
809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
288 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Champaign Early Childhood Center (CECC), located at 809 N. Neil Street, serves as the primary hub for early childhood education within the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. The facility is dedicated to fostering the development of preschool-aged children by providing a supportive and structured environment that prepares them for the transition into elementary school. The center emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and early literacy, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

As a specialized early learning institution, the center offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of young learners, including those eligible for state-funded preschool and special education services. The staff at CECC focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where early intervention and individualized attention are prioritized. By partnering with families and the broader Champaign community, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and provide the essential developmental tools necessary for every child to reach their full potential.
288
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    154 (53.5%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (20.8%)
  • White
    38 (13.2%)
  • Asian
    19 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Champaign CUSD 4
Phone: (217)351-3881
Website: http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 288
Gender Ratio
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