Historical September 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On or before September 1, Childgarden School, a Developmental Daycare and Preschool, will open at 3840 Lindell Boulevard. Located in the Central West End corridor, just ten minutes from downtown St. Louis and Clayton, Childgarden will offer unprecedented services for children from six weeks to six years of age.
It is the only daycare facility in the City of St. Louis operating in conjunction with a major teaching facility. Through its relationship with St. Louis University and Medical Center, Childgarden will offer one of the highest staff/child ratios in the area.
In addition, Childgarden will offer individual, marital and family therapy and support groups.
All therapists providing services have been certified at a minimum of a Masters level.
Unlike many childcare centers that are located in minimally attractive facilities, Childgarden occupies a fully-renovated historic Art Deco 14,500 square foot elegant cut stone building. Special features include interior neoclassical detailing and the original art glass ceiling overlooking the two-story atrium. Acclaimed artist Marie-Louise Rouff has designed and painted a visually engaging three-dimensional interactive environment especially for children.
Many of Rouff’s murals have moveable components that may be manipulated by the children to reflect a change of seasons or themes.
The center also features enclosed indoor and outdoor play areas and parking for over 40 cars. Daily activities will include snack and meal time, structured educational curriculum, a supervised nap or rest-time and outdoor play time for preschool children.
During most activities, children will be organized according to chronological age of infants (from six weeks to twenty-four months), toddler (twenty-four to thirty-six months) and preschoolers (three to five years of age). Childgarden will operate on an eleven hour day from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1989.
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Original source: SD_Times1989_09.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
