West County Day School
Preschool in Chesterfield, MO 63017
West County Day School offers quality care and education to infants through Kindergarten and a Before and After School Program for Elementary students. Becoming a part of WCDS means you enter in to a new family. Our qualified/educated staff gives your child an environment they can feel safe in so they can blossom socially, emotionally and cognitively. We partner with our families in the care and education of your child. Whether it is the transition to table food, potty training, recognizing colors or writing and reading their first words we will communicate with you openly and work with you collectively to get these tasks mastered.
At WCDS we offer developmentally appropriate center based classrooms that will stimulate your child at each developmental milestone. Out infant/toddler classrooms are divided into six month intervals to meet your childs changing needs at each toddler stage. In our infant/toddler programs we implement curriculum such as Baby Signs, Fun with Fitness, colors, shapes, sensory, literature and much more. At the age of two the curriculum adds new form with the addition of Zoo Phonics, our theme based phonics curriculum, Math Their Way, Spanish and more. Additionally when your child enters our Pre-Kindergarten the curriculum again adds eve more shape preparing your child for Kindergarten using our Kindergarten Readiness program that incorporates cognitive skills with social skills.
Educationally we have a great staff body that provides quality Kindergarten preparation for preschool children. We have a number of staff that holds Associates and Bachelor degrees and some with Masters. We balance the education with staff that is seasoned and experienced in the field of early childhood education. We also have begun to offer a Private Kindergarten. We have just begun this program and will be focusing on the growth of the program in the coming years.
WCDS School-Age program offers before and after school care for children Kindergarten age through 12 years old. This program provides free transportation to and from local Elementary Schools, as well as a full day program for all out of school days and a Summer Camp program. Our Hilltown campus offers all the amenities a school-age child would need. This campus also houses all children in their last year of Pre-Kindergarten.
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Our vision for the center is to educate, train and prepare children for the ever changing world they are challenged with today. We want them to be strong and healthy in every aspect – emotionally, mentally, socially, intellectually and physically.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:30pm
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Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. We aim to create those moments of wonderment each day in our school activities and curriculum. It is wonderment that makes a child associate learning with fun and leads to a successful approach to school as they grow up.
Youll find an amazing group of teachers and caregivers at our preschools in Chesterfield and OFallon, Missouri. Each day they focus on providing loving care and exciting learning activities for your little one. In addition to teacher led lessons, self-direction is reflected in our classroom layout with distinct discovery areas offering children a wide variety of choices and play experiences. Each activity is matched to the characteristic ages and stages of ability for the age group, as well as the individual child.
Were not only educators but were parents too. We know first-hand how much you want to stay connected with your child and what they are learning. Together, we chart a course for your child with an on-going dialogue to share ideas and progress. In short, youll be constantly informed about the development and progress of your child.
Keeping children safe during their day at West County Day School is of utmost importance. Our teachers establish guidelines in the classroom to involve children in a world of exploration, and for keeping them safe during that exploration.
We are proud to offer the kind of positive emotional support that builds self-esteem and helps assure success. Some of the most significant learning that takes place here is what children discover about themselves, self awareness that lasts a lifetime.
