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CONTACT:
Downtown Children’s Center
607 N. 22nd Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 621-1131 Phone
(314) 621-6161 Fax


Susan Horn, Head of School

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Our Mission
To provide superior child care and the finest educational programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse children and their families in a secure and nurturing environment convenient to the workplace.
 
Our Values
We believe the following:
  • We value the significant role of the family in each child’s development and work to maintain close ties between home and school.
  • A warm, nurturing environment is necessary for the development of positive self-concept, creativity and motivation to learn.
  • Each child, parent and staff member is a unique individual with skills, feelings and perceptions, which may or may not be similar to our own.
  • Each person can learn to value him/herself and to value other person’s feelings, needs and individuality.
  • We value children’s play as their means for translating experiences into understanding.
  • The development of motor, sensory and perceptual skills must be encouraged in order to provide the framework for later educational and life experiences.

Our Services and Amenities

One of the most important decisions any parent will make is selecting the best preschool and child care. We encourage parents to be fully informed about their options. DCC Provides:

  • Fun/inviting Atmosphere
  • Caring, Loving Staff
  • Clean, Safe Cooking and Bathroom Environments
  • Adult supervision at all times
  • Age-appropriate learning materials
  • Current licenses and permits posted
  • Locked entrances prevent unauthorized access to the lobby area and building
  • Teachers treat each child as an individual
  • Prepares students for Kindergarten Readiness standards
  • Teachers receive professional development
  • Facility Separate diaper changing areas
  • Bathrooms with child-sized commodes
  • Emergency weather/evacuation plans are provided
  • Fun learning environment
  • Skill development activities daily