Original Research by School Decision on Ccsd 93 Early Childhood Cntr
CCSD 93 Early Childhood Center is a prekindergarten-only program housed in a small, dedicated facility in Bloomingdale. The school enrolls a mixed cohort typical of a suburban early childhood setting and serves as an entry point for families into District 93's K-8 system.
The enrollment sits at a modest size for its grade span, with racial and ethnic representation reflecting the broader Bloomingdale community: a majority White population, a substantial Asian population, and meaningful Hispanic and smaller Black and Pacific Islander populations. No data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility or English learner status was available, limiting a full picture of the economic and language needs the center addresses. Because the school serves only prekindergarten, state achievement testing does not apply, and no academic performance metrics exist for this age group.
Bloomingdale itself is a residential DuPage County village roughly a short drive northwest of Chicago. The community blends suburban subdivisions with a strong retail presence and a small historic Old Town along Lake Street and Bloomingdale Road. Most daily errands require a car, though the Old Town pocket, with restored buildings, small shops, a park, and seasonal events, supports a walkable cluster. The village's largest employer is NOW Foods, a natural products manufacturer headquartered locally. Housing values in the area are moderate, and the rental market reflects suburban affordability; families moving to or renting in Bloomingdale will find a middle-income setting with steady residential demand.
The village is in the midst of substantial redevelopment. The former Stratford Square Mall, which closed in early 2024, is being cleared and rebuilt as The Grove at Bloomingdale, a mixed-use district expected to include retail, restaurants, residences, a central lawn for community events, and an indoor sports center as anchor tenant. The project will reshape the village's landscape over the coming years.
CCSD 93, the parent district, has undergone a pedagogical shift that families should understand. The district adopted standards-based grading, moving away from traditional letter grades and instead reporting student progress on a four-level scale aligned to Illinois Learning Standards. This change, implemented through a student information system called TeacherEase, means that report cards and progress communication look different from conventional report cards. The district also adopted a new 2023-2028 Strategic Plan in 2023, setting multi-year direction for academic, social-emotional, and operational priorities that will shape programs and practices families encounter.
The Early Childhood Center operates as part of a regular public school district with no charter or magnet designation. Parents considering enrollment should connect directly with the school to understand classroom structure, curriculum approach, and how the center prepares children for entry into the district's elementary programs, as publicly available detailed program information was limited.
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