Welcome to the Kirkwood KinderCare Learning Center, the premiere early childhood learning center.
We provide a high quality educational environment to your child through enriched daily activities, safe classroom environments, and quality staff members.
As a staff we are dedicated to both the education and the safety of your child.
If you at any point have any questions for us, feel free to stop in the office, call or e-mail with the contact information provided.
We feel privileged and honored that you have chosen our establishment for your child. Thank you for trusting your loved one with us.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Kirkwood KinderCare! We are located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood just north of the Magic House behind the Kirkwood Post Office. Walking in our front door you will immediately feel welcomed by our friendly staff and cozy environment. Each classroom is designed to foster your child’s individual growth and development. From our Infant room to our School Age Club, our teachers and support staff are passionate about each child’s success at the Kirkwood KinderCare!
- This center adheres to the highest safety, cleanliness and maintenance standards. This center is accessible via single-entry security with keypad access, with daily sign-in and strict parent/guardian identification procedures.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- None accepted at this time.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kirkwood KinderCare?
The application deadline for Kirkwood KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kirkwood KinderCare is St. John Vianney High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Community Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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