Creative Center for Children

Paris-Union SD 95
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
73 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Creative Center for Children, located at 300 S Eads Ave in Paris, Illinois, serves as a dedicated early childhood education facility focused on fostering developmental growth in a nurturing environment. The center is designed to provide a balance of structured learning and creative play, aiming to support the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of young children during their most formative years. By emphasizing a "creative" approach, the facility encourages students to explore their interests through hands-on activities, art, and interactive social engagement, preparing them for their transition into elementary school.

In addition to its educational curriculum, the center functions as a vital resource for families in the Paris community by offering reliable childcare services that prioritize safety and consistency. The facility is well-integrated into the local area, providing a space where children can build early friendships and develop essential foundational skills such as communication, problem-solving, and independence. Through its commitment to high-quality early childhood care, the Creative Center for Children plays a significant role in supporting working parents and ensuring that the youngest members of the community have a supportive start to their educational journey.
73
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    69 (94.5%)
  • Black
    2 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4%)
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: Paris-Union SD 95
Phone: (217)264-0835
Website: http://www.paris95.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 73
Gender Ratio