COAL CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Coal City Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coal City CUSD 1 school district, located in Coal City, IL with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Coal City Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Coal City Early Childhood Center (CCECC) is an educational facility located in Coal City, Illinois, dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. Serving as the foundation for the local school district’s academic journey, the center focuses on early childhood education, typically catering to preschool and pre-kindergarten students. The school is designed to foster early social, emotional, and cognitive growth, providing a structured yet nurturing environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school.

Located on Carbon Hill Road, the center functions as a key part of the Coal City Community Unit School District 1. Its curriculum is centered on play-based learning and fundamental skill-building, aiming to build a strong base for future literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal development. By emphasizing a positive first impression of the school experience, Coal City Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in supporting local families and ensuring that students in the region begin their formal education with the tools necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Coal City Early Childhood Center at (815) 634-5042 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.