Choosing a school for your child can feel overwhelming! As mothers, we understand the stress and unknowns that accompany the search for the right educational institution. St. Louis is a treasure trove of early childhood education facilities, and we’re honored to highlight many of them in this guide. They reflect a kaleidoscope of diversity from region, to learning style, size, and more. We hope it is a helpful resource to you!
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The College School
In addition to two core classroom teachers, Early Childhood students visit with Specialist teachers in Greenhouse, Drama, Music, Art, and Spanish. But their school doesn’t work without their families. Throughout the year, they strengthen their community through school events such as curriculum nights, coffee talks, parents’ nights out, and, of course, field trips.
Schedule a tour today to see how they ignite curiosity and creativity in their youngest learners!
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO, 63119
314-962-9355
Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy is an early learning program that serves families with infants through pre-k. They are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the country’s leading professional organization supporting high-quality early learning for children through practice, policy, and research. Accreditation correlates with children’s greater readiness and success in school, increased educational attainment rates, and overall healthier lifestyles. In fact, only 10% of preschool programs in Missouri have earned this designation, and we are proud to be among them.
Rohan Woods School
At Rohan Woods School, we believe that big futures begin in small classrooms. With just one class per age or grade level, our intentionally small size allows us to create a close-knit, nurturing environment where students thrive. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood in mid-county St. Louis, our school welcomes children as young as age 2 in our Early Childhood program and supports them through 6th grade.
With an 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio, we instruction that meets each child where they are, helping them develop a love for learning, build confidence, and master problem-solving skills. Through PROJECT, Science, Technology, and team development, our students gain the tools they need to succeed—not just in secondary school, but in life.
Our youngest learners in Early Childhood benefit from access to the same amenities and many of the specialists as older students—including PE everyday, Spanish, and Music. And starting in Junior Kindergarten, all students participate in hands-on science labs, the art specialist, music, drama, Spanish and physical education programs. Our preschoolers are fully immersed in opportunities that spark curiosity and inspire growth. Purposeful play is woven into the curriculum, laying the foundation for academic and social success as students transition into elementary grades.
Discover the difference of an Early Childhood education designed to grow with your child. Schedule a private tour today to experience Rohan Woods School firsthand. With rolling admissions, we accept applications year-round, so whether your family is relocating to St. Louis or simply looking for the right fit, your child can join us anytime—even mid-year!
The Fulton School
The Fulton School is a small, Montessori school for toddlers through 12th grade. They offer a strong academic environment fostering self-confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a love of learning.
Curiosity, joy, and growth are cornerstones of their toddler and preschool programs. Children have a natural desire for independence (which is intricately linked to self-confidence), so the classrooms are designed to allow each child to explore hands-on, meaningful work that both reaches the child at his/her current stage, but also encourages the child to stretch him/herself to the next level.
Located in Chesterfield just off Highway 40 on a beautiful nine-acre campus, The Fulton School boasts an environment where the teachers are deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy, school is refreshing, and the children are happy, engaged, and passionate about learning. Private tours are available year-round.
North Side Community School - Early Childhood Center
Embark on an educational journey like no other at North Side Community School’s Early Childhood Center, where they foster a love for learning from Pre-K through Kindergarten. Their dedicated educators blend nurturing care with play-based education, ensuring a holistic approach to your child’s development. With a focus on individualized attention and age-appropriate curricula, they set the stage for a seamless transition to the academic excellence that defines North Side Community School. Join them in cultivating young minds and creating a foundation for a lifetime of success.
Future Foundations Child Care and Preschool
Future Foundations Child Care + Daycare strives to nurture the confidence, creativity, and curiosity of every child in their care to create children who not only love to learn but yearn for new experiences and create their own learning opportunities. Their vertically aligned curriculum allows for each age group to learn within their abilities and build on to their knowledge of each curriculum area year to year as they grow with them. Now enrolling ages birth – 5 years, schedule your private tour today!
