First Pres Children's

Our Philosophy

The Children's Center offers preschool and kids' day out programs for children from age 24 months to pre-kindergarten. Our program includes free and directed play activities to foster all areas of child development: physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Everyone is valued at our center. Our families are valued for their commitment to their children. Our staff members are valued for their unique talents and their ability to bring a quality program to our families. And most importantly, our children are valued for their individuality and their creative spirit. Our center is a part of the ministry and mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood and therefore reflects values consistent with and appropriate to Christian faith.

Our History

The Children's Center began in 1962 as a "playschool" organized by mothers of young children in the community. In 1974, the first teacher was hired and the first class was enrolled in First Presbyterian Preschool. 60 years later the Children's Center continues to offer quality Kids Day Out and Preschool programs for children from 2-5 years of age.

Our Curriculum

Children's Center teachers strive to make every day at school safe, fun and educational. Our program includes free and directed play activities, along with extras such as field trips, Music and Movement, Nature on the Move, Chapel Time and Lunch Bunch.

Classrooms

Butterfly: 2 year olds Add description and teacher pictures
Bunny: 3 year olds Add description and teacher pictures
Duck: 4 year olds Add description and teacher pictures
Bear: Pre-K Add description and teacher pictures

Our Location

The Children's Center is located at the corner of Kirkwood Road and Adams Avenue. Housed inside First Presbyterian Church, our center is in the heart of Kirkwood and offers our students and their families convenience and proximity to all that downtown Kirkwood has to offer, including opportunities for walking field trips for our preschool classes.