Academy of the Sacred Heart www.ash1818.org 636-946-6127 St. Charles
The Academy of the Sacred Heart is the oldest and largest private elementary school in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1818 by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, a Religious of the Sacred Heart from France, the Academy has for 190 years embraced the goals of Sacred Heart education that seek to educate the whole child. Strong character habits, respect for oneself and others, and compassion for those less fortunate are integral to education. A rigorous academic program helps children learn to think critically and creatively, be problem solvers and rise to challenges. A loving and nurturing environment and small class sizes are hallmarks of an Academy education, with coeducational classes in Pre-K thru 6 and single gender classes in grades 7-8.
Andrews Academy is a private independent school for students in junior kindergarten (4-year-olds) through grade 6. We encourage children to maximize their intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth by offering an advanced curriculum in a traditional setting. Special classes include art, music, computers, library class, physical education, Spanish and public speaking. Private piano, violin, cello, viola, bass, band and Chinese lessons are also offered on campus. The average class size is 15 students. In an atmosphere of respect and compassion combined with an advanced curriculum and the latest technological tools, our internationally diverse student body has the unique opportunity to reach unlimited goals both academically and socially.
Andrews Academy Lake Saint Louis opened its new campus in 2008. Our mission is to encourage to the maximum the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each child on a personalized basis and is delivered by a highly trained, enthusiastic group of teachers. Our 73,000 square-foot building features spacious classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, art and music studios, a gymnasium and full dining facilities. There are two teachers in every classroom with an average class size of 14 students. All teachers are certified and experienced. Tuition includes all books, supplies, field trips, two hot meals per day and all before- and after-school care (6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). School tours available. Serves kindergarten through fifth grade, adding sixth grade in 2010-2011.
Casa de Ninos gives children a second language and a head start on a fulfilling future. The Montessori program is for preschoolers ages 18 months to 5 years. The school offers full and half-day programs with daily language instruction and before- and after-school care. Saturday Spanish classes and a Mothers' Day Out program are also offered. The school environment resembles home: a comfortable, peaceful, safe and stimulating space where children are encouraged with purposeful activities that help develop a desire to learn. Director Veronica Greene has more than 27 years of teaching experience and is an AMI-Certified Montessori teacher.
ChesterfieldMontessoriSchool www.chesterfieldmontessori.org 314-469-7150 Chesterfield ChesterfieldMontessoriSchool was founded in 1981 as Montessori Children's House, a private school serving children of toddler, preschool, kindergarten and elementary ages, from 16 months through sixth grade. CMS is a non-profit school offering authentic Montessori programs at all levels. The beautiful sunlit facility is situated on five acres in Chesterfield. The campus includes a large swimming pool, two tennis courts, playgrounds and a children's garden. The classrooms are open, inviting, well-organized and equipped with the full spectrum of materials scientifically developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Students come from many countries and diverse backgrounds and share the richness of their cultures with the school community. The partnership of parents, children and teachers creates a place where children and families grow and flourish. The mixed-age classrooms are calm, peaceful and conducive to learning.
At The College School, students are engaged and captivated by hands-on learning experiences. The early childhood program incorporates the Reggio Philosophy and has maintained connections to the core program in Reggio, Emilia, Italy for 14 years. Education from around the world have visited the school to learn more about its progressive and exciting early childhood approach. Student involvement and immersion in the curriculum promotes a deep understanding of subjects and engenders a life-long passion for learning.
CommunitySchool www.communityschool.com 314-991-0005 Ladue CommunitySchool's mission is nurturing the gifts of mind, body and spirit. Rigorous academics, small class sizes, experienced and dedicated faculty, incredible parent involvement, and a fully utilized 16-acre wooded campus are the school's hallmarks. Their developmentally based, child-centered program addresses the whole child in a creative and balanced learning environment. A student-teacher ratio of 7-1 further supports academic excellence, allowing each student to grow and develop at his or her own pace. First-rate arts classes include band, drama, music, woodshop and art. Community's students range from 3 years to sixth grade. They offer exciting after-school programs and financial aid.
Since 1964, Countryside Montessori School has been dedicated to the education of the whole child. Our goal is to meet each individual child's need for intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. Our learning environment is designed to cultivate independence, individual responsibility, freedom of choice, concentration, problem-solving abilities, social interaction, competency in basic skills and a love of learning. By offering a superb Montessori education in a nurturing environment, Countryside strives to help children reach their full potential and become independent, life long learners. Art, music and story time are also included in the Montessori program. Children go outside daily for free play on our large wooded playground. Countryside offers a Toddler Program (for children who are at least 2), Preschool Program and Kindergarten Program. New extended hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed by the State of Missouri. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
Downtown Children's Center www.dccstl.org 314-621-1131 St. Louis
Situated in the heart of downtown St. Louis in a new, state-of-the-art facility, the Downtown Children's Center provides superior child care and the finest educational programs tailored to meet the needs of a diverse group of children and their families. The secure and nurturing environment is for infants from 6 weeks through 6 years old (pre-K). The caring, loving staff help children translate experiences into understanding, and provides a framework for educational and life experiences. The Downtown Children's Center is convenient for parents who live or work in downtown St. Louis.
ForsythSchool Forsythonline.com 314-726-4542 St. Louis Where can you map the world by memory,
perform in a Shakespeare play, and rappel off a 50-foot cliff, all in sixth
grade?At Forsyth School!Forsyth offers a challenging, engaging
education for children age 3 - Grade 6 with support from exceptional teachers
on a one-of-a-kind campus.Forsyth
stresses individual attention by maintaining a low student/teacher ratio and
two teachers per class.With a
strong academic foundation that includes the visual and performing arts,
sports, and challenge education, Forsyth graduates are well prepared for
excellent secondary schools. Forsyth
School offers summer programs, a commitment to diversity, a comprehensive
extended day program with after-school classes and year-round league sports,
and a supportive tuition assistance program. A new Health Office, a partnership
with Bistro Kids for a Farm to School lunch program and nutrition education,
and a longstanding commitment to physical education every day are all part of
Forsyth's focus on children's health and well-being.To schedule a personal tour, call Erica
Axelbaum, Director of Admission, at 314-726-4542, or visit ForsythOnline.com
The Fulton School at St. Albans www.fultonschoolstalbans.org 636-458-6688 St. Albans Formerly known as the Chesterfield Day School - St. Albans, The Fulton School now offers a complete toddler through 12th grade experience, preparing students for higher education and a lifetime of learning. The Fulton School believes that children learn best by touching, hearing, tasting and experiencing life. Everything the student experiences is purposeful, from the work the preschool teachers set on the shelves to the sixth graders running the school store to community services planning by the upper school students. At the Fulton School, students are absorbing and growing and learning every minute of the day. We believe students should love school, and our students do.
The Goddard School www.goddardschool.com Arnold, 636-296-3160 Chesterfield, 636-519-0808 Edwardsville, 618-692-9464 Fenton, 636-343-7007 Manchester, 636-686-7277 Coming Soon Oakville, 314-293-1200 O'Fallon, Mo., 636-561-8559 St. Charles, 636-441-9037 St. Peters, 636-397-0399 Village of Shiloh, 618-624-2750 Wentzville, 636-327-5991
Choosing the right preschool means your child will make friends, discover that learning is fun, and feel safe everyday. Goddard's year round program provides consistency for children, while the choice of either a half or full-day schedule offers flexibility for families. To learn more about The Goddard School or to find a location near you, call 800-GODDARD or visit Goddard on the Web at www.goddardschool.com.
International Schoolhouse is a language-immersion preschool for children ages 2-5. We don't teach Spanish, we teach IN Spanish! Our program provides a natural setting for your child to learn a second language, much in the same way they learn their first - by being surrounded by it. Children explore knowledge and concepts in a variety of subjects in a rich, stimulating and nurturing environment where all activities are conducted in Spanish. Everyone is welcome and children are not expected to have any prior familiarity with the Spanish language. At International Schoolhouse you can provide your child with both a premium early childhood education and the priceless gift of a second language.
Jewish Community Center www.jccstl.com Creve Coeur 314-442-3224 Chesterfield 314-442-3456 Fully accredited, the J’s Early Childhood Education program is known in St. Louis as being one of the best early childhood centers that welcomes anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity or religious preference. Beginning at six weeks through Pre-K, students develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. We believe that every child is a unique person with his or her own pattern of timing of growth, personality and learning style. Our Early Childhood offers a fun, nurturing environment where your child can learn and discover through developmentally appropriate activities.
Learning, Love, Laughter. That's what Kids International Early Childhood Education Center is all about. We have been educating and caring for young children in West County for more than 12 years. Our infant/toddler program is designed to provide the most nurturing, home-like environment for your baby. Our teachers are experienced at helping each child reach and surpass the development milestones that are so important in the first years. As preschool educators, it is our mission to provide children with an environment for them to explore their ideas and their world. Our curriculum combines Project Construct with the Reggio Emilia approach, creating a learning environment perfect for young, curious children. Kids International provides the opportunity for computer classes, gymnastics, age-appropriate language instruction and SMARTtable technologies, plus many field trips. Visit our campus and see how we're making a world of difference in children's education.
Living Word Christian Schools www.lwcs.us 636-970-2398 or 636-978-1680, x107 St. Peters Offering preschool, elementary and high school, Living Word Christian Schools exist to be a Biblically-based, academically excellent, affordable assistance to Christian families who want to equip their children to impact the world for the glory of God and develop leaders with well-trained intellects subject to righteous character. With more than 600 students on two separate campuses, our elementary campus is located in St. Peters and our Christian High School in O'Fallon, Mo. Our elementary students (pre-K through fifth grade) are able to enjoy a strong academic foundation with enrichment classes in music, computers and physical education. Secondary students) sixth to 12th grade) are challenged by our college preparatory curriculum, athletics, co-curricular activities and leadership training in an atmosphere of faith.
Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) www.micds.org 314-993-5100 Ladue
Founded in 1859, MICDS is a nonprofit, independent preparatory school offering non-sectarian education to qualified students regardless of national origin, race or religion. MICDS consists of the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, for grades junior kindergarten through grade four; Middle School, offering a coordinate model of single-gender education in the core curricular classes, for students in grades five to eight; and the Upper School for grades nine to 12. MICDS is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in independent education. MICDS cherishes academic rigor, encourages and praises meaningful individual achievement, and fosters virtue, preparing young people for higher learning and for lives of purpose and service.
Raintree Learning Community in Ballwin seeks to instill in children 3 to 6 years of age confidence, integrity, reverence and wonder. Raintree strives to provide an environment that enables its students to recognize, accept and express their unique contributions as members of our global community, while equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach beyond the ordinary toward innovation. Imaginations ignite as children research, tend, explore and question all they see, hear and feel. Here their lives are enchanted at every moment with music, art, literature, drama and the natural environment. Implementing a unique curriculum based on the Reggio Emilia approach, Raintree's team of degreed and certified teachers guides young students on a path of exploration and discovery.
Studies show the early years of a child's academic journey set the foundation for future development. At RohanWoodsSchool, our mission is to provide a challenging academic program that emphasizes personal responsibility and respect for all individuals in a community where every child is cherished, encouraged, and prepared for continued success. Putting a human face on our mission gives us the confidence to deliver on this promise as we guide our students in the process of becoming proficient, inquisitive life-long learners. Educating tomorrow's leaders since 1937, RohanWoodsSchool is nestled in nearby Warson Woods.
Using its guidewords "kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility" to nurture character development and leadership skills as well as excellence in academics and instruction, Rossman School is now in its 91st year of educating young children. Teachers' personal relationships with each child, made possible by the school's 8:1 student to teacher ratio, and the strong partnership developed between the school and the parents, lead to academically well-prepared graduates who are thoughtful, conscientious, motivated and self-confident.
St. Cletus School provides an outstanding learning experience where children are challenged to discover their special needs and talents in mind, body and spirit. School, home, church, and community are all incorporated to develop and maintain a stimulating learning environment for children in grades kindergarten through 8. St. Cletus strives to cultivate the intellect of its students by motivating them to reach their potential in academics and creativity, developing their capacity for right judgment, and promoting a sense of values and readiness for life. An atmosphere of love and respect provides an opportunity for our students to know God's message, live it, and share it through worship and service.
Shining Rivers Waldorf School has provided holistic, experiential education since 1994. As a developing member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, Shining Rivers strives to meet children at their unique stages of physical, emotional and intellectual development with a rich arts-integrated curriculum. Early childhood programs are available for full- and half-day care. A gentle, homelike environment is created where beautiful storytelling and songs ignite the imagination for ample play with natural toys. Our Grades program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, including sensory activities to explore each academic area. Specialty instruction is provided in German, Spanish, handwork, flute, violin, painting and movement. Parent-toddler program available. Home-school and after-school programs are offered for ages 7-13. Summer camp and parent education opportunities too. Serves pre-K to grade 4 and enrichment programs through age 13 for children across the metro St. Louis area.
St. Louis Language Immersion Schools www.sllis.org 314-533-0975 St. Louis The St. Louis Immersion Schools has opened the first two schools in its network: French and Spanish language immersion elementary charter schools in the city of St. Louis. Early language immersion improves overall academic achievement. It enhances brain development, memory and cognitive learning. World language learning increases social awareness and achievement in basic skills such as communication and listening. Immersion students become more flexible thinkers and exhibit greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities. Our mission is to position all children for success in local and global economies through holistic, intellectually inspiring language immersion programs.
Nestled on beautiful, tree-lined Demun Avenue in historic Clayton, The Wilson School is a coeducational, elementary day school seeking to inspire students to be confident, passionate and smart. With two full-time teachers per classroom, Wilson students receive small-group and individualized attention within an accelerated academic program. The Wilson community is small, enrolling approximately 190 children age 3 through grade six, and has one classroom per grade level. Wilson students rank nationally in the 90th to 99th percentile and enjoy excellent secondary school placement. Established in 1913, Wilson has provided excellence in elementary education to St. Louis-area students for 96 years.
Twin Oaks Christian School is a distinctively Christian school with classes from preschool through grade 8. The accredited school acknowledges God as Creator and Redeemer with prayer, bible classes and chapel times throughout the week. Outstanding academics set the tone of the whole program taught in innovative ways. The experienced, credentialed staff teaches from a Biblical, Reformed perspective and views each child as an image-bearer of God. Besides core subjects in math and reading, the school provides a wide range of experiences in fine arts, Spanish, physical education and social skills development. Even though it is a ministry of the Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, parents come from many denominations - one parent being a professing, active member of a church that knows and believes in Jesus Christ as Savior.
Established in 1967, Villa di Maria offers Montessori education accredited by Association Montessori Internationale for children ages 2 and a half through sixth grade. The Montessori Method develops the whole personality of the child, not merely intellectual faculties, but also powers of deliberation, initiative and independent choice. Montessori introduces children to the joy of learning at an early age and provides a framework in which intellectual and social discipline go hand in hand. VdM is located on six peaceful wooded acres in Kirkwood. Extended hours are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Summer Camp is also available. Call to schedule a tour.
Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School www.vdoh.org 314-432-2021 St. Louis
Villa Duchesne offers a Sacred Heart education rooted in a vibrant Catholic school community. When a student is accepted into Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, we are also welcoming his or her entire family. Moreover, we are honored and humbled to be part of a larger family, linked by the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 43 countries. This international network is the framework for a Global Education Program, encouraging students to find their place as global citizens. Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School serves boys and girls age 3 to grade 6 and young women in grades 7-12.