Jefferson City, MO

Primrose School of Jefferson City offers the exclusive Balanced Learning approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their curriculum includes literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative arts, delivered by degreed early childhood educators. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and nutritionally balanced meals. They maintain low student-teacher ratios and provide regular developmental assessments. The school emphasizes partnership with parents through daily communication and parent-teacher conferences.

La Petite Academy provides comprehensive early education with their proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that focuses on school readiness skills. The center features dedicated infant rooms with individualized care plans, toddler programs emphasizing social development, and preschool classrooms with structured learning activities. All teachers receive ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certification. The facility includes secure keypad entry, monitored playgrounds, and kitchen facilities providing USDA-approved meals. They offer flexible scheduling and emphasize open communication with families through daily reports and digital updates.

Located in nearby Columbia (serving the Jefferson City region), Columbia Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children 6 weeks through 12 years. The school features AMI-trained guides, carefully prepared environments with Montessori materials, and individualized learning plans. Their infant program emphasizes natural development rhythms, while toddler and primary programs focus on practical life skills, sensorial development, and early academics. The campus includes beautiful outdoor classrooms, gardens, and natural play spaces. As one of mid-Missouri's highest-rated early education centers, they maintain small class sizes and strong parent partnerships through regular observations and conferences.