Admissions Process

We would love you to be a part of our unique community of learning. Admissions are continuous, and we are scheduling tours now. 

Our Admissions Process

  1. Fill out the inquiry form.
  2. School responds to set up a tour.
  3. After touring, families apply and pay the application fee.
  4. The school will send a welcome letter with the enrollment forms.
  5. Once enrollment forms are submitted, child is enrolled at CSSC.

CSSC

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We embrace a child-centered philosophy that supports social and intellectual development through a balance of structure and play. Our teachers, all with degrees in education, facilitate learning through inquiry-based approaches.

Preschool Program

Our preschool program (ages 3-5) is designed to support the whole child.  Preschool Program Highlights OUR CHILD-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY In our preschool, we embrace a child-centered philosophy that supports social and intellectual development through a balance of structure and play. Our…

Multi-age Preschool Program: Ages 3-5
Multi-Age Elementary

The Lab School Advantage At the Children’s School at Stephens College, we offer a unique laboratory school environment where innovation drives education for college and elementary school students alike. Since 1925, students at the Children’s School have benefitted from a…

Pre K/Kindergarten: Multi-age groups of children ages four, five, and six

CSSC is a tuition supported school. Enrolling is an important decision and a serious investment in your child’s future. Visit our Tuition Support page for information on financial aid and employee discounts. 

Child paints with watercolors at the Children's School at Stephens College.

The Children’s SChool

(573) 876-7260

childrenschool@stephens.edu

1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215

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