Early Childhood Center at The J

The Early Childhood Center at the J is dedicated to educating the whole child. We offer both an academic and a social/emotional curriculum, and our program is licensed and accredited. In addition to our student-driven school day, we offer dozens of "extra-curricular" activities on-site – swimming, yoga, dance, sports and more. The Early Childhood Center at the J provides year-round care for children ages six weeks to 5 years.

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Find Indoor Fun for Preschoolers at These St. Louis Gems

Knowing where to go for some indoor kid fun is imperative this time of year. Fortunately, St. Louis has tons fun indoor play spaces for a variety of ages and interests. Here are a few of our favorites, specifically for preschool-age kiddos.

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COCACooks: Breakfast Club

In this two-hour workshop, kids ages 8-10 will explore the fun and creativity in making delicious breakfast items, from stuffed pancakes and breakfast meats to rich egg dishes with Chef April Strelinger. 

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Kids In The Middle Helps Children in St. Louis Find Resilience, and Families Adjust to the 'New Normal' When Parents Divorce

Separation and divorce can leave a kid’s head spinning and their heart broken, and knowing just how to help their kids in this new normal can be overwhelming to parents coming to terms with their own hurt and frustration. That's where St. Louis-based Kids in the Middle can step in and help families come out stronger even when a marriage has broken apart. Here's how they do it.
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COCAcooks: The Perfect Cookie

Kids ages 8-10 can join the quest to make the perfect cookie! They'll explore at least two cookie styles, such as bar, drop, or shaped; and a range of ingredients, such as cocoa, chocolate chips, oatmeal, lemon or peppermint. Along with way, participants will learn the basics of baking and a dash of personal preference and creativity. 

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Kids Unleash Their Creativity at Hands-On Summer Art Camps

Your creative child may have numerous opportunities throughout the school year to express themselves through art projects and other hands-on art experiences, but what about summer? When the classroom is closed, what do you do? Send your child to an artistically engaging summer camp, of course! 

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Summer STEM Camps Create Hands-On Fun + Immersive Learning for Kids & Teens

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Missouri History Museum’s Route 66 Centennial Festival is Four Days of Free Family Fun

In celebration of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary, the Missouri History Museum will host its Route 66 Centennial Festival from April 30 to May 3, featuring four days of discovery, entertainment, and learning for every member of the family.

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Get Ready to Climb and Explore at These Free Big Truck Days

If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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