Childs Elementary is located in southeast Bloomington. At Childs, we have over 550 students in preschool through sixth grade and our goal is to recognize each child’s individuality and make each child feel special and included. Parents, teachers, administrators, staff, and students all contribute to developing a learning environment that enables each child to meet their maximum potential.
Childs is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School where creating life-long learners is a high priority. This is evident as you walk through the halls, visit the classrooms, and view the products of our thematic and literature based curriculum. Childs Elementary is recognized for its commitment to sustainably providing the essential elements of a wildlife habitat and providing students with a place to learn outdoors and connect with nature.
Childs Elementary School is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP). The PYP is an inquiry-based educational framework that seeks to develop the whole child. The IB Learner Profile seeks to develop students into individuals who are inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective. The goal of PYP and all IB programs, according to the International Baccalaureate Organization, is to “develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet help to create a better and more peaceful world.” Students may participate in many programs outside of school at Childs, such as Chess Club, Garden Club, Running Club, Coding Club, and the MCCSC Strings and Band program for fifth and sixth grade. In addition, all students from kindergarten through sixth grade receive weekly Spanish instruction.
