Early Childhood Center FAQs
The J’s Early Childhood Centers offer flexible schedules to meet the needs of our diverse families. Full and part-time time schedules are available.
Tuition is paid monthly, with payments processed on the first business day of each month. Families can choose to pay conveniently through an automatic bank draft (ACH) or by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover). A 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments.
Tuition is structured as an annual fee that is divided into 12 equal monthly payments. This approach keeps costs consistent throughout the year, regardless of holidays, breaks, or weather-related closures.
Childhood Family Membership, which is billed separately from tuition. Families who already have an active J membership will continue with their current membership.
Yes! The J’s Early Childhood Centers are generously funded by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and United Way, which enables us to provide scholarship assistance to families demonstrating need. Additionally, we offer a sibling discount for families with multiple children enrolled in the center.
Yes, the J’s Early Childhood Centers accept financial assistance.
To learn more, please contact the location in which you are interested:
Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield, 314.442.3450
Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, 314.442.3224
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are all included with tuition. We even offer a variety of baby food for our youngest eaters.
The search for a childcare center or preschool can be overwhelming. Every parent wants a strong foundation for his or her child, but many families do not know where to start. There are many schools to choose from in the St. Louis area, and every school offers something different. The best way to find out if the J’s Early Childhood Center is the right center for you is to schedule a tour. Come visit us! See our amazing teachers in action. Talk to our directors and learn more about our school family. Look at our classrooms and tour the facility. This is a big decision! Come to the tour prepared with questions. What are your priorities? What schedule do you need? What are your worries? Get to know us, and we will get to know you. At the end of the day, trust your instincts. You know what is best for your child.
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