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.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.