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
- Fill out the inquiry form.
- School responds to set up a tour.
- After touring, families apply and pay the application fee.
- The school will send a welcome letter with the enrollment forms.
- Once enrollment forms are submitted, child is enrolled at 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.
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Contact Us
The Children’s SChool
Chelsae Cordia, Administrative Assistant
(573) 876-7260
childrenschool@stephens.edu1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215