Elm Point Early Childhood Center
Elm Point Early Childhood Center recognizes the uniqueness of each child and through a teacher guided, child directed environment, children experience emotional, social, physical and cognitive development. Our work represents an investment in the human resources of our community – especially our children. We believe that Elm Point can make a difference in a child's life. Teachers and caregivers will provide love while meeting the needs of children in a safe and quality environment.
Philosophy
Children are valued as unique individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages them to become creative, independent, responsible, self-directed adults who can make decisions for themselves. This nurturing environment includes the relationships of the staff, parents, and children growing, working, and learning together.
Hours
Monday through Friday
6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location
3601 Mueller Rd.
St. Charles, Mo. 63301
(636) 916-4041
(636) 916-4231 (fax)
Click here to email Elm Point Early Child Development Center
Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years old
Enrollment
- Full or part-time
- Sibling discounts
- Before/after school care for Orchard Farm School District
Goals
The Elm Point Early Childhood Center educators have identified a variety of goals needed by every child to be successful in this world.
- Emotional and Social To build relationships of mutual trust and respect among peers and adults; to enhance each child's self-concept and self esteem; to guide children to resolve conflicts and solve their own problems; to encourage and welcome the involvement of parents and family members in the program.
- Physical To develop each child's fine and gross motor skills, as well as their awareness of safety concepts and good health habits.
- Thinking and Intellectual To help children become curious, confident and creative so as to construct knowledge and values from interactions with the physical and social world.
- Communication and Language To help children develop communication skills by using language to express needs, insights, excitement, and problem resolution; to develop self-expression through art and play such as dance, story telling, music, construction, and dramatics.
Meals
- The Center has a fully equipped kitchen for preparation of a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack. The cook is certified in Applied Food Service Sanitation. Menus follow U.S.D.A. guidelines.
Staff/Programs
- Accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
- Degreed teachers on staff - all staff members have mandatory background checks, annual physicals and tuberculin test
- Kindergarten Readiness Program
- "Parents As Teachers" approved curriculum
- Dance Classes for children 2-5 years old<
- Live music interaction with Mr. Saxophone
- Summer school-age program
- Scheduled field-trips
Elm Point's Partnerships
- Youth In Need/Headstart
- Children's Division
- Membership in the Child Day Care Association