Kirkwood Early Childhood Center in Saint Louis, MO, enrolls 225 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in an urban early childhood program.
The school operates as a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d early learning program with one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 225:1.
The center serves a diverse student body with 12% of students representing students of color.
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is located near several other private schools in Saint Louis, including Kirkwood Children's House and Ursuline Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kirkwood Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is often viewed alongside schools like Kirkwood Children's House by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kirkwood Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
Popular comparisons: Kirkwood Early Childhood Center vs. Kirkwood Children's House
The nearest high school to Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is Ursuline Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mary Queen Of Peace School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
341 S Sappington Road
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Mary Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
680 W Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-2891
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-2891
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirkwood KinderCare ![Kirkwood KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Kirkwood KinderCare! Our lobby has a seating area for families and a Parent Center to keep families informed of all upcoming center and community events!]( "Kirkwood KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Kirkwood KinderCare! Our lobby has a seating area for families and a Parent Center to keep families informed of all upcoming center and community events!")
Daycare / Preschool
341 South Kirkwood Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-5244
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-5244
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Peter's Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Clay Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 735 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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