Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South County KinderCare
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South County KinderCare is Providence Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Clare Of Assisi School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Catholic
4900 Ringer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-1666
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2580 Baumgartner Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 846-0171
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6040 Telegraph Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 293-1200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls (Catholic)
320 E Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1015
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9515 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 140 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Catholic
4900 Ringer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-1666
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4353 Butler Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 892-4408
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Catholic
4900 Ringer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-1666
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2580 Baumgartner Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 846-0171
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6040 Telegraph Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 293-1200
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Margaret Buerkle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
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3/
Bottom 50%10
623 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5400
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5400
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5300
1 miles
Gr: PK | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Bernard Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Yaeger Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-5800
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-5800
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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