St. John's ECC is a loving place where kids can take their first step into a world outside their home. They grow through playing, learning, exploring, and gaining independence in a nurturing environment.

Elizabeth Bogert, DIrector

St. John’s Early Childhood Center
CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR THE 2025-2026 School Year
Call or email 636-530-7529 or stjohnsecc@gmail.com

SunbeamClass

St. John's ECC is a play-based, developmentally appropriate, hands on environment where young learners make choices, enhance their social skills, practice self-regulation and problem solving skills.

Sunbeam I Class

Age 3 by July 31

Attendance is three days a week:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

8:55am - 11:45am

$260 per month for 3 days

Sunbeam II Class

Age 3 by July 31

Attendance is two or three days a week:

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

8:55am - 11:45am

$260 per month for 3 days

Lunch Bunch

You can choose one, two or three days:

Sunbeam I (M/W/F)

11:30am - 2:45pm

Sunbeam II (T/TH/F)

11:30am - 2:45pm

$80 month times # of days per week

A registration fee of $100 will be required.

SJUCC Members receive a 20% monthly discount on their tuition.

Curriculum

Play is an important component in our program because it enhances social skills and emotional development. Opportunities to experiment with a wide range of art media and fine motor activities, math and counting manipulatives, language, literacy activities as well as activities involving the natural world are provided. We also focus on developing a positive self-concept and attitude towards school are included.

STEM teachers present weekly small group STEM experiments.

Lunch Bunch Program

Lunch Bunch is an optional extended day program offered Monday through Friday from 11:45-2:45. Children bring a lunch from home and enjoy an afternoon of special activities with school friends.

Staff

Lead Teachers have degree in education or related field
Trained in Pediatric CPR
Dedicated to Ongoing Education
Maintains the high standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Summer Camp

A Summer Camp Program is offered June through August for children enrolled in Preschool and Kid’s Day Out. Enrollment begins in March.

Health Policy

Each child is required to have a physical examination upon entrance to school and to meet Missouri’s immunization requirements. In order to participate in the Kid’s Day Out Program, children must be in good health. Children who have been sick should not return until they have been fever-free and symptom-free for 24 hours.

Kids Day Out

Young 3s

3 Year Olds

4 Year Olds

About Our Center

St. John’s Early Childhood Center has been providing a nurturing Christian environment for young children for over 35 years. Our program offers excellence in its programs, a staff of early childhood professionals, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Ready to Enroll?

St. John’s offers enrollment to students of any race, religion or national origin. To schedule a tour or to inquire about current openings, please contact our school director, Karen Gatti.

CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR

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