Visit Chesterfield Day School for a Welcome Wednesday tour at 9 a.m. and learn more about the school's unique curriculum, commitment to character education. and school-day experience for ages 18 months to sixth grade.
For more than 50 years, Chesterfield Day School has provided a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to students 18 months to Sixth Grade. Our premier Montessori program in Early Childhood through First Grade bridges to a strong and distinctive secondary school preparation program wtih personalized methodologies woven throughout.
The curriculum includes specials classes taught by experts, MakerSpace offerings beginning in Kindergarten, and a deep commitment to character education and development. CDS's robust start-to-finish education in both fundamental and 21st century skills produces exceptional students of remarkable character who attend the secondary schools of thier choice and lead meaningful adult lives in careers and communities all over the world.
On standardized tests, CDS students consistently outperform their independent school peers by a significant number of points in a large majority of categories. Rolling admissions are offered throughout the year.
Visit www.chesterfielddayschool.org to learn more and register for a tour.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
What better way to celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66 than a road trip to Radiator Springs? Your family is invited to join Lightning McQueen at the Edwardsville Children’s Museum’s third annual Ka-Chow! Cars Event. With free action-packed activities and high-octane fun, this is one event no young racing fan should miss!