The University City Children's Center is committed to providing innovative, quality care and education to a racially, culturally, developmentally, and socio-economically diverse population of children between the ages of six weeks and six years in a nurturing environment that provides supportive services to families.
Our vision is to create a new paradigm in early childhood education that will serve as a model for creating systemic change for children and families.
University City Children's Center is a diverse, intentional early childhood community that respects and nurtures children and adults in a trusting culture of love, empathy, compassion, and joy that is guided by visionary leadership.
An integral part of our mission and practice is developing partnership and educational outreach to the larger St. Louis community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
University City Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University City Childrens Center?
The application deadline for University City Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to University City Childrens Center is Crossroads College Preparatory School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
7324 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
6040 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 385 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
7157 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
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