Best Preschools in St. Louis

Countryside Montessori School has been providing preschool services in Creve Coeur for over 50 years. Teachers in the Preschool/Kindergarten program focus on creating independent, lifelong learners via a nurturing atmosphere focused on individual responsibility, freedom of choice, concentration, problem-solving abilities, social interaction, and a command of basic skills in math, language, geography, science, and practical life. Children also benefit from daily music lessons, art projects, outdoor play, nature walks, pony rides, and various field trips. Countryside Montessori School has an Infant Program, Mom's Day Out for one-year-olds, Toddler Program, and Summer Camp as well.

Crouthers Academy brings decades of combined experience in preschool teaching to the Chesterfield community. The preschool aims to meet and exceed developmental guidelines via a curriculum focused on language skills, pre-reading, basic math concepts, and scientific inquiry along with positive interaction and problem solving. Activities include arts and crafts, songs and games, science and cooking projects, language, mathematics, multi-cultural activities, and an introduction to computers, and Crouthers also has an Infant Nursery, Toddler Program, and Two Year Old Program. The teachers hold degrees in elementary education, early learning development, and education or have equivalent experience, are trained in CPR and first aid, and have passed a police background check as well.

Elaine Rosi Academy for Children has been a St. Louis preschool for almost 35 years. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum which is an approved Early Childhood Curriculum by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and focuses on social and emotional, physical and cognitive, and language development. The state-licensed center also has programs for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds as well as extracurricular activities, and past parents praise the school for being accommodating, knowledgeable, caring, and a fantastic experience for children. Parents may look various information including the weekly menu, videos, photos, and testimonials on Elaine Rosi Academy's site and can also arrange for a personal tour of the school.

Ethical Society Nursery School is a St. Louis preschool. Parents love the warm atmosphere of the classrooms as well as large windows for tons of natural light, and children spend their time playing, learning, creating, making music, and exploring science via age-appropriate activities focused on a child's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The preschool is located inside the building of the Ethical Society, which is "a liberal religious fellowship dedicated to universal, humanistic ethical principles," and parents can look through the various rooms and outdoor areas as well as class activities on ESNS' website. Extended day as well as early care services are also available.

International Schoolhouse is a preschool serving the St. Louis community. The center is a Spanish Immersion School with a nurturing and caring faculty that aims to prepare young minds for further education, growth, and development in a multicultural world. Children from the age of two to four can enter the preschool via half-day or full-day programs with classes taught in Spanish five days a week, and full program options may be viewed on ISH's site. Afterschool classes, early elementary school, and summer camps in Spanish are also available, and preschool graduates are able to transition successfully to English-speaking schools as well.

New Life Academy Early Childhood has been a Bridgeton preschool since 1972. The center has a reputation for its loving and nurturing environment focused on Bible-based teachings centered around Christian values, and the "i-school" moniker used to describe the school's classrooms stands for "innovative, interactive, and interesting." Learning in phonics, math, and literature uses the Beka curriculum with 30 pre-reading goals and 14 math and number goals for students enrolled. Toddler, early pre-school, and pre-kindergarten programs are also available, and interested parties can take a virtual tour of the school as well on the center's site. New Life Academy Early Childhood is a nonprofit ministry of New Life Center.

Promise Land Preschool and Child Care Center is a preschool in St. Louis. The center is an outreach ministry of Canaan Baptist Church and features a progressive year-round preschool with a Christ-centric environment and child-focused curriculum. Children are nurtured to develop a lifetime love of learning, exploration, and creativity via a safe environment, hands-on learning, self-discovery, and Christian truths, and children follow the Beka Book curriculum for optimal preparation for higher learning. Parents can also take advantage of the center's Camp Discovery during the summer months, and caring teachers cater learning to each child's unique needs, use effective communication with parents, and provide healthy snacks and meals.

West County Day School is a Chesterfield preschool. The center's Preschool program takes three to four-year-olds and focuses on computers and technology, reading comprehension and literacy, health and fitness, speaking and listening, and language skills including Spanish. The preschool employs attentive teachers who are dedicated to instilling proper social skills, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills as well as a love of learning and discovery, and parents may view a sample schedule on the school's site. Additional programs include Infants, Toddlers, Early Learners, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Club, Private Kindergarten, and Before & After School, and West County Day School has been recognized as a Cadence Education School of Excellence.