Downtown Children's Center552

Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Downtown Children's Center is a not-for-profit childcare center that opened in 1978. The center relies partially on the support of downtown St. Louis businesses to serve parents who work or live in the area. The center moved to its new, state-of-the-art facility in late 2007.

The center accepts children from six weeks to six years of age, has locked entrances to prevent unauthorized access to the lobby area and building, and prepares students for kindergarten readiness. Teachers receive regular professional development.

A summer day camp program for children ages six to 12 is offered with six 2-week sessions; the price is $440 per session or $220 per week.