University City Childrens Center
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 Stats (2023)
- 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.: 19%
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
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
Grades
Students
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 220 students 1 miles 7324 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
1
PK-8
220
Grades: PK-8 | 190 students 1 miles 6040 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
1
PK-8
190
Bethel Lutheran School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-8 | 58 students 1.1 miles 7001 Forsyth Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-3111
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-3111
1.1
PK-8
58
Grades: NS-6 | 375 students 1.1 miles 6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
1.1
NS-6
375
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 237 students 1.2 miles 7157 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
1.2
K-8
237
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