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We have 22 pre-k schools in East Saint Louis, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in East Saint Louis, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 22 listed pre-k schools

Prickly Pear Nature School

I have known Emily for years and watched her care for several children. When she founded Prickly Pear I sent my son without hesitation. We...

- Anna N.

SouthSide Early Childhood Center

SouthSide provides a nurturing, educational and individualized program for children from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten.

- Katy W.

Learning Tree Preschool

This preschool is amazing. Caring teachers, fun and educational curriculum, great contact with parents and wonderful extra programs and...

- Karen R.

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UNI-PRES KINDERCOTTAGE

564 Veronica Ave East Saint Louis, IL

Preschool
Child care
UNI-PRES KINDER COTTAGE located in East Saint Louis Illinois is a licensed and religious affiliated preschool that provides a loving and safe environment to children under its care. It serves infants, toddlers and pre-kindergartens and has a maximum capacity of 76 children.
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Prickly Pear Nature School

Na Saint Louis, MO

5.0(2)
Prickly Pear Nature School is an alternative preschool/kindergarten (ages 3-7) program that focuses on nature play, child-lead exploring, and hands on/experience learning. We get outdoors year round, in all weather. There's no such thing as bad weather! My goal is to build children's confidence, resilience, independence,...

Anna N. says "I have known Emily for years and watched her care for several children. When she founded Prickly Pear I sent my son without hesitation. We had just started...

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A Bundle Of Joy Daycare

5730 Hamilton Ave. Saint Louis, MO

We are located in St. Louis MO. Our hours of operations are from 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday. I accept ages from 6 weeks - 13 years old. All of my staff, including myself are CPR and First Aid certified. I provide 3 meals a day and an afternoon snack. I provide preschool/pre-k learning for all children from ages 2-5...
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Downtown Children's Center

607 N 22nd St Saint Louis, MO

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our school is a non-sectarian childcare center believed to be among the first in the nation to represent an alliance of businesses, childcare professionals and working parents in a unique cooperative effort to provide quality care near the workplace. We provide a nurturing, quality and joyful learning environment for young...
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Mary Margaret's Daycare & Learning Center

3800 Watson Road Saint Louis, MO

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Special needs
International
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Welcome to our location! We accept 24 infants and toddlers. Up to 14 under the age of 12 months. 3 rooms, with 8 infant in each room for a 4:1 ratio. We provide one type of iron fortified formula, baby cereal and baby food at no extra cost. Breast milk is welcomed! Infants are given tummy time on a daily basis. We follow...
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Rubye's Play Place

221 Bayberry Drive Fairview Heights, IL

Rubye's Play Place is a Nationally-Accredited Program located in Fairview Heights, IL. Our program caters to the educational needs of toddlers and preschool aged children. The state-approved curriculum we utilize offers a hands-on approach to learning through exciting activities, science experiments, art, thematic units, music,...
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SouthSide Early Childhood Center

2101 S. Jefferson Avenue Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
SouthSide's Early Childhood Programs SouthSide Early Childhood Center just moved into a beautiful, state-of-the-art building just south of I-44 and I-64/40. This bright and warm space offers a natural playground, indoor playroom, kids' kitchen and preschool garden. SouthSide's program is among the best in the region....

Katy W. says "SouthSide provides a nurturing, educational and individualized program for children from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten."

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Learning Tree Preschool

307 W. Clay Collinsville, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
We offer half day preschool classes for children 2-5 years old.Classes for our 2 and 3 year olds meet two days a week. Classes for our 4 year olds meet three days a week. We also offer a half day Kindergarten class that meets 5 days a week. Check us out on our Facebook page: The Learning Tree Preschool.

Karen R. says "This preschool is amazing. Caring teachers, fun and educational curriculum, great contact with parents and wonderful extra programs and field trips....

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Third Church Preschool

9990 Lewis Clark Blvd. Saint Louis, MO

5.0(2)
We provide developmentally appropriate, high-quality curriculum that allows children to reach their full academic potential. We provide lessons, activities, d cor, songs and music that is stimulating to the children. In addition to traditional teaching methods, we utilize puppet dramas, games, storytelling, skits, art and...

Shanae T. says "My son has been going here since he was 2! I love this school but I needed a daycare that cares for infants too now. It's hard trusting people with your...

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CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL

2980 IMBS STATION RD MILLSTADT, IL

State license verified

At Children of Promise we serve the needs of families in our own town of Millstadt and surrounding communities. We are located within 10 miles from the center of Belleville, Dupo, and Cahokia Heights. We are located on 9 beautiful acres of property in Millstadt, IL allowing us the space to provide outdoor activities in...
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Southside Nursery Early Childhood Center

2930 Iowa Ave Saint Louis, MO

Child care
Southside Nursery located in Saint Louis, Mo was established in 2001. They provide a nurturing and educational program for children ages 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. They offer a creative curriculum that promotes growth and literacy. Southside operating hours are from 7:15AM to 5:45PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Lucretia S Home Childcare

42 Hampton Dr Fairview Heights, IL

In-Home daycare
Child care
Lucretia S Home Childcare located in Fairview Heights Illinois is a licensed home-based childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten and school age children. It has a capacity of 12 children at the maximum.
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Sandra K Clair

7313 Esterbrook Dr Saint Louis, MO

Child care
Sandra K Clair in Saint Louis, MO features developmentally appropriate programs that provide learning children. They promote good feelings of self-worth and positive self-concepts while valuing individual uniqueness. This child care organization fosters a joy of discovery and learning in a gentle environment that will serve a...
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Garfield Head Start Center

4146 Garfield Ave Saint Louis, MO

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Garfield Head Start Center is a childcare and education provider that offers a readiness program for children entering kindergarten class. It provides developmentally appropriate activities that help children to be emotionally and mentally competent. The center uses researched-based curriculum that foster effective learning...
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Tomorrow's Leaders Early Child Care

3528 Pine Grove Saint Louis, MO

Our child care offers quality care, its a home preschool that will offer a play based and academic curriculum. Color, Shape, alphabet, and number recognition. Pre reading, spelling and math skills. I offer private care and state assistance if needed. I have 5 years of home school experience and I have a MBA in business and...
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The Learning Zone Center

1071 Tower Grove Ave Saint Louis, MO

The Learning Zone Center is in a class of its' own. TLZC will prepare children for school not only socially but they will be able to engage at a high-level academically. At TLZC teachers stay abreast with best-practices through on-going training. TLZC is set out to transform entering kindergarteners from not having the necessary...
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Simply Ours Christian Academy

5173 Kensington Ave Saint Louis, MO

Child care
Simply Ours Christian Academy is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into kindergarten.
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Kristal Smith

1663 Norberg Drive Saint Louis, MO

I am a North County PTA mom in Florissant! My daughter started Kindergarten this year and the house is too quiet! I would love to babysit a couple kiddos during the day. Children are a pleasure for me to be around.
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Legacy Christian Academy

111 South 2nd Street Caseyville, IL

1.0(1)

State license verified

LCA has 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and Kindergarten programs that run year round, 8:30-3:40 with before and after care available. We screen our students before they begin attending to see where they can be placed according to their abilities. Three-year-olds have to be potty trained. Our school-year program is a fun and exciting...
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Boonce Academy

10014 Diamond Drive St Louis, MO

Preschool
Child care
Boonce Academy located in St. Louis, MO provide children with a safe, nurturing, fun and educationally supportive environment. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade to...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in East Saint Louis, IL

Pre-k programs in East Saint Louis, IL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in East Saint Louis, IL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in East Saint Louis, IL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in East Saint Louis, IL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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