South County KinderCare

The staff and teaching team at the Telegraph KinderCare is a dedicated, professional group of educators.
We believe in learning through exploration and love helping each child reach their full potential each and every day.
We know that you, as parents, are your child's first teacher.
By becoming partners in learning with the families we serve, our team of early childhood professionals creates a caring environment and meaningful opportunities for your child and family to flourish.
We would love the opportunity to partner with your family and begin building a love of learning together!.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Welcome to the South County KinderCare Learning Center! We are conveniently located in Oakville, directly off the Telegraph exit on Interstate 255. We pride ourselves on our dedicated teachers and staff and our comittment to the families we serve. Come see ournationally accreditiedclassrooms and discover how your child will learn and grow from infancy through the school age years. We invite you to kinquire and tour our center, where everything we do is designed for learning! Please ask about our "Be our Guest" Day when you call.


  • Safe, healthy children are a vital part of a great learning experience. Our staff is well trained in Emergency Readiness, CPR and First aid. The children learn proper hand-washing from the very first day. Everyone meets the health screening requirements set by the state of Missouri and NECPA. With all of our safety systems and cleaning practices in place, we have the knowledge and ability to protect children in our care.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Accreditations: NECPA
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
  • IL and MO Child Subsidy and NACCRA (No Foster Care)
  • 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)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman, Economist -
    • Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from South County KinderCare?
South County KinderCare famous alumni include: Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman, Economist and Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer.
When is the application deadline for South County KinderCare?
The application deadline for South County KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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